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Council cannot 'justify' stronger bollards after fifth crash in 18 months

A fifth crash in 18 months has left neighbours exasperated with the situation

Adriana Elgueta

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This week, for the fifth time in 18 months, a car has crashed at the corner of Mawney Road, Collier Row.

Colin Naylor to be sentenced for his role in Harvey Tyrrell's death

Snaresbrook Crown Court

Men sent to prison over death of schoolboy Harvey Tyrrell

Cash Boyle

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Tonnes of waste was left strewn on a doorstep

Environment News

Neighbour’s fury as mountain of rubbish piles up outside cottage

Adriana Elgueta

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Third Avenue in Dagenham at the Crosby Road end.

Housing

Fines for Havering landlords who put Dagenham tenants 'in danger'

Andrew Brookes

Podcast

This week's The New Normal podcast: Diversity, royalty and caterpillars...

Matt Withers

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Laurence Fox visits Romford

Elections | Video

Mayoral election 2021: 'Free London' candidate Laurence Fox visits Romford

Cash Boyle

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Barry Couch and Jay Guilder enjoying a pint outside of The Lamb, pictured with pub manager Tracy Chi

Lockdown Easing | Exclusive

Shopkeepers and customers celebrate as Romford high streets reopen

Sally Patterson

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People strolling up and down the stalls at Romford Market which has begun a trial run of being opene

Lockdown Easing

Stall holders 'chuffed' as Romford Market reopens

Sally Patterson

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Level 1 Business students

Charity News

New City College students raise £400 for homelessness charity

Sally Patterson

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Bekash owner Solly Ahmed (l) with former Mayor of Havering Cllr Roger Ramsey and chef Mukith Miah (r)

Food Reviews

Bekash restaurant ranked best curry house in Havering on Tripadviser

Sally Patterson

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People jog along the riverside path past Tower Bridge and City Hall in London.

Elections

London elections: Havering and Redbridge candidates make case for your vote

Michael Cox

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Staff at the Eyelash Bar in The Romford Shopping Hall celebrate being open for business again

Lockdown Easing

Best friends open beauty academy in Romford Shopping Hall

Sally Patterson

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John Burns and friends

Charity News

Cycle relay through Romford supporting Help for Heroes

Sally Patterson

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Elm Park mourns Prince Philip

Prince Philip

Elm Park pays tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Cash Boyle

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Saint Francis Hospice community nurse specialist Julia Bryan.

Saint Francis Hospice | Opinion

Saint Francis Hospice nurse: How charity has adapted care during Covid

Julia Bryan

Ezra and Sean Gooch

Cycling

Five-year-old Ezra cycles 500km for charity

Sally Patterson

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Romford hospital on national cancer trial

NHS

BHRUT in capsule trial for detecting colorectal cancer

Cash Boyle

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Dagenham youngster thriving with Hornchurch archery club

Archery prodigy recognised by county for record-breaking efforts

Cash Boyle

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Predatory Offender Units

Crime | Exclusive

Police unit for 'high-harm' crimes tackles hike in domestic incidents

Sally Patterson

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In 1836 passions ran high during the election of a magistrate. Picture: Rui Vieira/ PA Images

Elections

Mayoral election 2021: how will candidates improve east London?

Franki Berry

Toasting to a long-awaited pint with pals

Lockdown Easing

Top Havering pubs open with beer gardens

Adriana Elgueta

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Sam Cook of Essex appeals for a wicket during Essex CCC vs Durham CCC, LV Insurance County Champions

Cricket

Essex skittled out for under 100 for the first time since 2014 against...

Jacob Ranson

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West Ham's Adriana Leon (pic Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

West Ham United

West Ham's WSL showdown with Aston Villa to be played at Villa Park

Josh Bunting

Three teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Dagenham. Picture: Met Police

Metropolitan Police

Police officer sacked after 'encouraging friend to lie about collision'

Michael Cox

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Wild celebrations after a penalty shootout victory from AFC Hornchurch over Notts County.

Non-League Football

Boss Stimson says Hornchurch team are special just like double FA Trophy...

Jacob Ranson

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Colin Naylor to be sentenced for his role in Harvey Tyrrell's death

Snaresbrook Crown Court

Men sent to prison over death of schoolboy Harvey Tyrrell

Cash Boyle

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A fifth crash in 18 months has left neighbours exasperated with the situation

Council cannot 'justify' stronger bollards after fifth crash in 18 months

Adriana Elgueta

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Laurence Fox visits Romford

Elections | Video

Mayoral election 2021: 'Free London' candidate Laurence Fox visits Romford

Cash Boyle

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Staff at the Eyelash Bar in The Romford Shopping Hall celebrate being open for business again

Lockdown Easing

Best friends open beauty academy in Romford Shopping Hall

Sally Patterson

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A queue of shoppers form outside Primark in Romford

Lockdown Easing | Video

Hundreds of shoppers queue outside Primark in Romford as restrictions ease

Sally Patterson

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Plans are in motion for a new Lidl in Rainham

Plans submitted for Rainham Lidl

Adriana Elgueta

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Tina Rahman and son Ryaan

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Romford mum's success setting up children's clothing business amid pandemic

Sally Patterson

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Havering Council has revised car parking charges.

Coronavirus

Four weeks' free parking for Havering shoppers as high streets reopen

Sally Patterson

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News

This week's The New Normal podcast: Diversity, royalty and caterpillars at war

Podcast

Matt Withers

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The latest episode of The New Normal, the news, politics and current affairs podcast from Archant is here. Richard Porritt, Cash Boyle and Matt Withers return to bring you the week’s news, politics, gags, gaffes and guests. This week they...

Colin Naylor to be sentenced for his role in Harvey Tyrrell's death

Snaresbrook Crown Court

Men sent to prison over death of schoolboy Harvey Tyrrell

Cash Boyle

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Third Avenue in Dagenham at the Crosby Road end.

Housing

Fines for Havering landlords who put Dagenham tenants 'in danger'

Andrew Brookes

A fifth crash in 18 months has left neighbours exasperated with the situation

Council cannot 'justify' stronger bollards after fifth crash in 18 months

Adriana Elgueta

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Level 1 Business students

Charity News

New City College students raise £400 for homelessness charity

Sally Patterson

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Things to do

Stall holders 'chuffed' as Romford Market reopens

People strolling up and down the stalls at Romford Market which has begun a trial run of being opene

Lockdown Easing

Sally Patterson

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Romford’s historic market re-opened on Wednesday (April 14) for the first time since December.

Bekash owner Solly Ahmed (l) with former Mayor of Havering Cllr Roger Ramsey and chef Mukith Miah (r)

Food Reviews

Bekash restaurant ranked best curry house in Havering on Tripadviser

Sally Patterson

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Table Tap

Technology

Dusk restaurant uses Table Tap technology to keep customers safe

Sally Patterson

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Andrew Linham with piano

Hornchurch theatre announces digital dance and singing workshops

Sally Patterson

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Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

Theatre

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch 'excited' to reopen in May

Sally Patterson

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Sport

Essex skittled out for under 100 for the first time since 2014 against Durham

Sam Cook of Essex appeals for a wicket during Essex CCC vs Durham CCC, LV Insurance County Champions

Cricket

Jacob Ranson

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Scott Borthwick collected his first century since returning to Durham after Essex were skittled out for under 100 at the Cloudfm County Ground, Chelmsford for the first time since 2014. Prodigal son Borthwick returned to his home county this...

West Ham's Adriana Leon (pic Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

West Ham United

West Ham's WSL showdown with Aston Villa to be played at Villa Park

Josh Bunting

Wild celebrations after a penalty shootout victory from AFC Hornchurch over Notts County.

Non-League Football

Boss Stimson says Hornchurch team are special just like double FA Trophy...

Jacob Ranson

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Guy Balmford of Brentwood drives through the offside during Hornchurch CC vs Brentwood CC, Essex Cri

Cricket

Brentwood seal victories over Upminster in pre-season openers

Jacob Ranson

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West Ham United's Tomas Soucek looks on after Jarrod Bowen collides with a goalpost

West Ham United need to kick habit of blowing three-goal leads says Soucek

PA Sport

Lifestyle

Romford mum's success setting up children's clothing business amid pandemic

Tina Rahman and son Ryaan

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Sally Patterson

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Tina Rahman launched Closet 23 in Romford during the pandemic.

Brits & Pieces album

Hornchurch man releases second album showcasing indie artists

Sally Patterson

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Brentwood actors re-enact the death of William Hunter

Brentwood history: The sad tale of William Hunter

Sylvia Kent

The fire raged at Wilson's Corner in September 1909.

Heritage

Brentwood Throwback Thursday: A fire rages at Wilson's Corner

Sylvia Kent

A woman repotting an indoor succulant

Interiors

How to repot houseplants in time for spring

Zita Whalley