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Man and woman assaulted at Upminster Station

Upminster Bridge station suffered the sixth longest unplanned closure of any Tube station in London

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Adriana Elgueta

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Were you at Upminster Station on March 29?

Shops and pubs reopen in Romford Town Centre as Covid restrictions are eased. Sisters Jane Swan and

Lockdown Easing | Gallery

Shoppers and traders enjoy Romford market and high street in the sunshine

Sally Patterson

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deer grazing

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Harold Wood residents delighted as deer graze outside their windows

Sally Patterson

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File photo dated 17/10/20 of drinkers outside a pub in Soho, London. A pint at the pub is finally a

Lockdown Easing | Opinion

'I'm appalled at no-show bookings as pubs reopen'

Steve Allen, comedian

Book written about Harold Wood youngster Alby Dobinson

Books | Review

Exploring the 'Alby Effect' in new book written about Harold Wood hero

Cash Boyle

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Lisa Denison is a fundraiser for Saint Francis Hospice.

Saint Francis Hospice | Opinion

Saint Francis Hospice: Fundraising during Covid 'incredibly hard'

Michael Cox

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The theatre and community cafv© hope to reopen in May as the UK comes out of lockdown.

Lockdown Easing | Opinion

Havering South is one of the best vaccination teams in the country

Julia Lopez MP, Hornchurch and Upminster

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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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Opinion

Your Paper, Your Voice – we’re here to listen and act

Franki Berry

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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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File photo dated 22/07/2020 of The Duke of Edinburgh during a ceremony for the transfer of the Colon

Prince Philip's life and legacy remembered during poignant funeral

Andrew Fitchett

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An Ormonde Safety No 2 bicycle of 1880s vintage made at Roneo Corner

Heritage | Opinion

Heritage: How bicycles, manufacturing and gas lights created Roneo Corner

Andy Grant

Dagenham and Rainham MP Jon Cruddas. Picture: Andrew Achilleos

Elections

MP says postal votes 'critical' for young Londoners in May elections

Sally Patterson

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Taylor Dolman

Planning and Development

Application for porch to help man with cerebral palsy is rejected

Sally Patterson

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Kyla Dixon in Upminster holding Little Princess Trust balloon

Charity News

15-year-old Kyla raises around £500 for Little Princess Trust

Sally Patterson

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Tributes to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Norwich Cathedral.

What we know about Prince Philip's funeral at Windsor

Chris Bishop

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Love Letters flyer

Theatre

Music from Jessie J and Olly Murs to feature in new musical in Romford

Sally Patterson

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Podcast

The New Normal podcast: Diversity, royalty and caterpillars at war

Matt Withers

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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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Level 1 Business students

Charity News

New City College students raise £400 for homelessness charity

Sally Patterson

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Matt Robinson of Dagenham and Kyle Storer of Solihull during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Solihull Moors,

Dagenham & Redbridge FC

Dagenham midfielder Robinson insists they're keen to finish strongly

Jacob Ranson

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Arsenal players stand for a minute's silence in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh at the Emirates Stadium

English clubs in European Super League breakaway plan

PA Sport

West Ham United's Emily van Egmond hit four goals against Chichester & Selsey

Women's FA Cup: West Ham 11 Chichester & Selsey 0

PA Sport

Simon Harmer of Essex claims the wicket of Ned Eckersley during Essex CCC vs Durham CCC, LV Insuranc

Cricket

It’s ‘Harmer Time’ as Essex seal victory over Durham

Jacob Ranson

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Ben Allison celebrates scoring fifty runs during Essex CCC vs Durham CCC, LV Insurance County Champi

Cricket

Essex set up a thrilling final day thanks to Paul Walter and Ben Allison

Jacob Ranson

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Shops and pubs reopen in Romford Town Centre as Covid restrictions are eased. Sisters Jane Swan and

Lockdown Easing | Gallery

Shoppers and traders enjoy Romford market and high street in the sunshine

Sally Patterson

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deer grazing

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Harold Wood residents delighted as deer graze outside their windows

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

Upminster Bridge station suffered the sixth longest unplanned closure of any Tube station in London

Crime

Man and woman assaulted at Upminster Station

Adriana Elgueta

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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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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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Laurence Fox visits Romford

Elections | Video

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

Cash Boyle

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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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News

Harold Wood residents delighted as deer graze outside their windows

deer grazing

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A herd of deer were spotted relaxing in Harold Wood on Saturday (April 17).

Upminster Bridge station suffered the sixth longest unplanned closure of any Tube station in London

Crime

Man and woman assaulted at Upminster Station

Adriana Elgueta

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Weald Park Country Show

Array of activities to be held at Weald Park Country Show 2021

Adriana Elgueta

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Brentwood's unsung heroes helping the community during the pandemic

Coronavirus

Brentwood's unsung heroes helping the community during the pandemic

Adriana Elgueta

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File photo dated 17/10/20 of drinkers outside a pub in Soho, London. A pint at the pub is finally a

Lockdown Easing | Opinion

'I'm appalled at no-show bookings as pubs reopen'

Steve Allen, comedian

Things to do

Shoppers and traders enjoy Romford market and high street in the sunshine

Shops and pubs reopen in Romford Town Centre as Covid restrictions are eased. Sisters Jane Swan and

Lockdown Easing | Gallery

Sally Patterson

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Romford high street and market were packed on Saturday (April 17) as shoppers and traders enjoyed the sunshine.

Love Letters flyer

Theatre

Music from Jessie J and Olly Murs to feature in new musical in Romford

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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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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Sport

Dagenham midfielder Robinson insists they're keen to finish strongly

Matt Robinson of Dagenham and Kyle Storer of Solihull during Dagenham & Redbridge vs Solihull Moors,

Dagenham & Redbridge FC

Jacob Ranson

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Dagenham & Redbridge midfielder Matt Robinson says the squad are eager to finish the season strongly as they want to prove they can be a force. Daggers will make the trip away to strugglers King’s Lynn Town on Saturday on the back of two...

Arsenal players stand for a minute's silence in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh at the Emirates Stadium

English clubs in European Super League breakaway plan

PA Sport

West Ham United's Emily van Egmond hit four goals against Chichester & Selsey

Women's FA Cup: West Ham 11 Chichester & Selsey 0

PA Sport

Simon Harmer of Essex claims the wicket of Ned Eckersley during Essex CCC vs Durham CCC, LV Insuranc

Cricket

It’s ‘Harmer Time’ as Essex seal victory over Durham

Jacob Ranson

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Ben Allison celebrates scoring fifty runs during Essex CCC vs Durham CCC, LV Insurance County Champi

Cricket

Essex set up a thrilling final day thanks to Paul Walter and Ben Allison

Jacob Ranson

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Lifestyle

Exploring the 'Alby Effect' in new book written about Harold Wood hero

Book written about Harold Wood youngster Alby Dobinson

Books | Review

Cash Boyle

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Anne's account shows Alby, now 26, to be every inch a survivor, with his story an inspiration to anyone who has faced adversity.

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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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