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The trial is taking place at the Old Bailey

Arson death trial: Witnesses saw youths throwing fireworks
Witnesses have testified at a Havering manslaughter and arson trial that they saw two youths playing with fireworks.

Josephine Smith

Woman, 88, was killed by firework posted into her home, court hears

A manslaughter trial is beginning this morning at the Old Bailey, over the death of Josephine Smith in Havering

Recap from the Old Bailey: Harold Wood manslaughter trial

Levelling Up secretary Michael Gove said the settlement represented a

Government funding ‘falling well short’ despite increase, says council

Metropolitan Police officer Jorden Brown was charged with the rape and assault charges alleged to have occurred between November 2018 and October 2019

East London Met officer denies rape and assault charges alleged over 11-month period

The petition has garnered more than 30,000 signatures from people backing a referendum on the London mayor and Assembly, both based in The Crystal (pictured)

How many from each Havering constituency back London mayor and Assembly petition?

Two blocks totalling eight flats were proposed for the Station Lane, Hornchurch site

Three-storey blocks of flats planned for brownfield site refused

The M&Co store in Upminster

Upminster clothing store set to shut as retailer announces shop closures

Prakash Devlukia ran Handy Stores in Rush Green for 43 years before his death

'Amazing': Hundreds bid farewell to long-serving shopkeeper after death

Recap: King Charles and Camilla visit east London

Recap: King Charles and Camilla visit east London

Cllr Damian White (left) has called the scrutiny system adopted by the administration, headed by council leader Ray Morgon (centre), as

Exclusive Revealed: Council scrutiny questioned as number of meetings drop significantly

Mark Cavendish and wife Peta

Jailed: Men for knifepoint raid on Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish's home

An upgrade to out-of-date signalling systems on the District line is set to be completed by the end of March, TfL says

TfL reveals when east London work to upgrade District line signalling will end

News

Josephine Smith (inset) died in a house fire in Romford in 2021. A trial over her death is being held at the Old Bailey.

Live Josephine Smith fire death trial: Day 2 - Live from the Old Bailey

Check the London Underground services before heading out this weekend.

London Underground Service: Full list of TfL Stations affected this weekend

A police spokesperson said enquiries are ongoing following the alleged incident in Hornchurch town centre

'Too early' to say if Hornchurch incident was attempted abduction as patrols continue

Peter Sharkey explains how motorists can save up to £319 a year

Sponsored Avoid higher insurance costs caused by uninsured drivers

Popular late-night chat show, The Graham Norton Show is back on screens tonight.

Find out who's on The Graham Norton Show tonight

A national ballot with 10,000 free tickets will open on Friday

BBC to release 10,000 free tickets for King's coronation concert - How to get yours

The price of a pint and many food items in a Wetherspoons has risen by 7.5%

Wetherspoon increases price of food and drink - see the price rises

Expert warns over 'dangerous' Monk Mode trend on TikTok (Canva)

Experts warn against 'dangerous' TikTok trend that could lead to health issues

Mo Gilligan will host the Brit Awards once again

Who is hosting this year’s Brit Awards?

Trainees and teaching staff at the University of East London demonstrated to King Charles III how their new equipment works

'He was really friendly': University reacts to King Charles III visit

According to Down Detector, issues started at around 9.49 pm with many people unable get the app or website to load. (PA)

Is Twitter down? What we know so far as users report app and website issues

Alan Carr is looking for new talent to feature in Interior Design Masters

BBC looking for talent to apply for Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr: Apply now

Things to do

A topping-out ceremony marked the latest milestone in the leisure centre's build

'Extensive progress’ made as delayed leisure centre takes step closer to completion

The World's Inn pub in South Street, Romford

Wetherspoon pub in Romford ‘on the market’, chain says

The Collier Row Road site was previously occupied by Toclair Afro Foods

Nail and beauty salon approved for former food store

Community contribution

Your Favourite Chinese Restaurant or Takeaway

Community contribution Your Favourite Chinese Restaurant or Takeaway

Peter Stewart was chair of Havering Museum since 2015

'Not an easy decision': Museum chair steps down from role

Bloc40 began operating on the High Street in Brentwood in 2019, after moving into a space previously used as a snooker hall

Brentwood nightclub threatened with enforcement unless appeal lodged

Sport

Raiders defenceman Sean Barry and goalie Brad Windebank during a stoppage in play against Peterborough

Barry: Raiders need 60-minute performances for play-off push
Everyone Active Raiders defenceman Sean Barry says they need to produce 60-minute performances as the push for a National League play-off place continues.

Sam Dekker lays up

Historic EuroCup playoff qualification for London Lions

Brentwood RLFC are set to make their debut in the Challenge Cup

Brentwood RLFC excited to make Challenge Cup bow

Havering Sports Council's 2022 award winners face the camera at Upminster Golf Club. Pic: Ron Cook

Havering's sporting stars honoured at borough's annual awards

Vilius Krakauskas scored his 100th point for the NIHL1 Raiders in their win over Slough Jets.

Buckman: NIHL1 Raiders performing better but still learning

Find out all the best places to watch the Super Bowl across London.

The best places you can watch Super Bowl 2023 live in London

Dagenham & Redbridge captain Matt Robinson

Dagenham & Redbridge downed by late Oldham double

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Lifestyle

A topping-out ceremony marked the latest milestone in the leisure centre's build

'Extensive progress’ made as delayed leisure centre takes step closer to completion

Exclusive

Residents at Mountbatten House in Gidea Park say they are battling constant damp, leaks, floods and mould

Exclusive Inside the Romford tower block affected by damp and mould

Harold Court Road residents have been concerned by a neighbouring development

'Staggering’: Council slammed for not stopping work on controversial development

Peter Stewart was chair of Havering Museum since 2015

'Not an easy decision': Museum chair steps down from role

Paul Downie said he did not qualify for the £150 warm home discount this year

Man slams 'hypocritical' rule change to £150 energy support scheme

Mould in Charlotte Smith's Harold Hill home

Mum battling mould in her home speaks of 'mental toll'

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National News

Car ramming scene

Two killed, five injured in suspected car-ramming in east Jerusalem

Friends of Nicola Bulley hold missing person appeal posters in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre

Friend of missing mother Nicola Bulley speaks of ‘agonising wait’ for news

Home Office sign

Hostile environment policy review finds disproportionate impact on people of colour

Building destroyed by quake

Appeal to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria raises £32m in 24 hours

UCU picket line

University staff and ambulance workers stage fresh strikes in pay dispute

Portsmouth Crown Court

Met Police officer admits possessing extreme pornographic image

Nicola Bulley missing

Friends gather for roadside appeal two weeks after Nicola Bulley vanished

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