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Man finds brother's grave in mass burial site after 'lifetime of searching'

An existing mounded area at Manor Park Cemetery

Heritage

Andrew Brookes

“It's taken some of us a lifetime to trace our missing relatives’ final resting place, my own brother included.”

Arrest made in Romford in connection with Harold Wood killing

Knife Crime

Seventh person arrested in connection with fatal stabbing in Harold Wood

Cash Boyle

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The Metropolitan Police played down concerns about dog thefts

Metropolitan Police

Met officers used 'excessive force' during Romford fight

Sally Patterson

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Molly Millrain

Housing

Mum-of-two's long-term home 'nightmare' amid housing crisis

Adriana Elgueta

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A student takes a COVID-19 test at a mass testing site

Reader Letters | Opinion

Letter: Be cautious with new Indian Covid variant

Dr Richard Jarvis BMA public health medicine committee co-chair

Brett Parker, 25, of Blackborne Road in Dagenham.

Crime

Jailed: Dagenham car burglar after 100mph pursuit in Romford

Andrew Brookes

REOPENING ROMFORD BOWLS CLUBANDREW ROSINDELL CUTS THE RIBBONPRESIDENTS RICHARD BOLTON & VICKY HURR

Lockdown Easing

Romford Bowling Club celebrates reopening with Andrew Rosindell MP

Sally Patterson

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Mark Noble

West Ham United | Video

West Ham United backs campaign supporting NHS in east London

Jon King

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New specialised care unit opens at Romford's Queen's Hospital

New care unit for over 75s opens at Queen's Hospital in Romford

Cash Boyle

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A nurse prepares a dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

Indian variant of Covid-19 - what's the situation in London?

Sally Patterson

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Signs of a mice infestation from Inoculand Pest Control Services in London

Environment News | Promotion

Is there a mouse in your house? And how can you get rid of it?

Lauren Knight

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Heath Secretary Matt Hancock speaking in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Photo: House of Common/PA Wire

Matt Hancock

Vaccine does work against Indian variant, says health secretary

Abigail Nicholson

Charlie Ayris with friend Lydia Storey (l) and ex-Dagger Mason Bloomfield (r)

Charity News

Harold Wood student organises Daggers Legends match for charity

Sally Patterson

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Group exercise classes

'Huge boost' for mental health as group exercise classes reopen

Sally Patterson

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Daniel Laskos

Crime

Harold Wood fatal stabbing victim named as police arrest three more people

Franki Berry

Sensory room at Harold Hill school gets mural wall

Sensory room in Harold Hill school gets new mural

Cash Boyle

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The vending machine has proved popular with the new readers

Education News

Gidea Park school installs new book 'vending machine' to inspire reading

Adriana Elgueta

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The racing track will allow 400 people in at a time

Lockdown Easing | Video

'It has been a tough time' - Romford Dogs reopens for spectators

Adriana Elgueta

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A Covid vaccination centre has opened at The Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford.

Coronavirus | Opinion

'It feels strange to finally have the shot in the arm'

Steve Allen, comedian

The Metropolitan Police played down concerns about dog thefts

Knife Crime

Arrests made after multiple stabbing in Havering

Franki Berry

Riddhi Patel

Romford student receives Amazon bursary for women studying computer science

Sally Patterson

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street

Coronavirus

Boris Johnson - Time between Covid jabs cut in response to Indian variant

Aaron McMillan

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bug in yogurt

Woman 'repulsed and sick' after finding bug in Lidl yoghurt

Sally Patterson

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New figures show 96% of c2c trains arrive on time

Sally Patterson

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Andrew Rosindell MP

Andrew Rosindell | Special Report

Why Romford MP is allowed to keep names of donors secret

Charles Thomson

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A nurse prepares a dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

Indian variant of Covid-19 - what's the situation in London?

Sally Patterson

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Riddhi Patel

Romford student receives Amazon bursary for women studying computer science

Sally Patterson

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Arrest made in Romford in connection with Harold Wood killing

Knife Crime

Seventh person arrested in connection with fatal stabbing in Harold Wood

Cash Boyle

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Molly Millrain

Housing

Mum-of-two's long-term home 'nightmare' amid housing crisis

Adriana Elgueta

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Daniel Laskos

Crime

Harold Wood fatal stabbing victim named as police arrest three more people

Franki Berry

Daniel Laskos died on May 7 in Harold Wood.

Knife Crime

Man and two boys charged with murder of Daniel Laskos in Harold Wood

Jon King

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Plans submitted to redevelop prominent Romford building

Planning and Development

Deadline looming to comment on Market Place development plans

Cash Boyle

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Havering boundaries

Havering Council | Special Report

Havering electoral wards face axe as borough is split into 20 areas

Charles Thomson

News

West Ham United backs campaign supporting NHS in east London

Mark Noble

West Ham United | Video

Jon King

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West Ham United has joined forces with a charity to launch a campaign supporting the NHS.

A student takes a COVID-19 test at a mass testing site

Reader Letters | Opinion

Letter: Be cautious with new Indian Covid variant

Dr Richard Jarvis BMA public health medicine committee co-chair

Signs of a mice infestation from Inoculand Pest Control Services in London

Environment News | Promotion

Is there a mouse in your house? And how can you get rid of it?

Lauren Knight

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An existing mounded area at Manor Park Cemetery

Heritage

Man finds brother's grave in mass burial site after 'lifetime of searching'

Andrew Brookes

New specialised care unit opens at Romford's Queen's Hospital

New care unit for over 75s opens at Queen's Hospital in Romford

Cash Boyle

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Things to do

Romford Bowling Club celebrates reopening with Andrew Rosindell MP

REOPENING ROMFORD BOWLS CLUBANDREW ROSINDELL CUTS THE RIBBONPRESIDENTS RICHARD BOLTON & VICKY HURR

Lockdown Easing

Sally Patterson

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A 123-year-old bowls club celebrated its reopening last night (May 17), six months after closing because of lockdown.

Group exercise classes

'Huge boost' for mental health as group exercise classes reopen

Sally Patterson

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Alison Taffs and Phil Cooke

Lockdown Easing

Indoor pubs and bingo halls excited to open from May 17

Sally Patterson

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Romford Greyhound Stadium

Lockdown Easing

Romford venues prepare to reopen on May 17

Sally Patterson

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Vue cinema

Lockdown Easing

Romford cinemas announce reopening plans after lockdown

Sally Patterson

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Sport

Wembley to be ticked off Chris Dickson's bucket list with Hornchurch

AFC Hornchurch penalty hero Chris Dickson celebrates.

Non-League Football

Jacob Ranson

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Hornchurch forward Chris Dickson feels lucky to be able to tick playing at Wembley off his bucket list – having played in plenty of big games during his career. The 36-year-old, who scored the winner in the semi-final penalty shoot-out against...

AFC Hornchurch's players Remi Sutton and Ollie Muldoon celebrate their penalty shootout victory over Notts County.

Non-League Football

Former Sanders student Muldoon says it's extra special to be going to...

Jacob Ranson

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Hornchurch Athletic claim the last Rettendon wicket during Hornchurch Athletic CC vs Rettendon & Ray

Cricket

Hornchurch Athletic still searching for first win of the season

Jacob Ranson

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West Ham assistant manager Stuart Pearce at Bridge Avenue to meet Hornchurch manager Mark Stimson and his players

Non-League Football

Former England ace Pearce urging the Urchins to embrace Wembley

Jacob Ranson

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The latest news from the local football scene (pic: George Phillipou/TGS Photo)

Football

Playfinder and Pitchero team up for club success

Jacob Ranson

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Lifestyle

New venture for Hornchurch MasterChef hairdresser

Jane Wyndham of Wyndham Hair in Hornchurch infront of the MasterChef sign

Food and Drink

Zita Whalley

Hornchurch hairdresser Jane Wyndham is planning to launch a pie range following her appearance on TV show MasterChef. At one time or another, we’ve all made a meal that didn’t go according to plan. As a contestant on the latest season of...

New Romford author speaks out about feeling 'invisible' as a black father

Sally Patterson

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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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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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