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Woman dies after car crash near Upminster

Havering incident appeal

Cash Boyle

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Jacqueline Saunders was taken to an east London hospital where she later died.

Johal Rathour, 18, is described as 5ft 8ins tall, with black curly hair and a beard.

Metropolitan Police

Driver, 18, wanted for driving wrong way through Blackwall Tunnel

Daniel Gayne

Construction of homes is ongoing at Beam Park

Beam Park

Government 'never gave support' for Beam Park station, minister says

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Three detached homes Ardleigh Green

Planning and Development

Three houses can be built on college site after deferral vote is lost

Cash Boyle

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How Romford are you quiz

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How Romford are you? Test yourself with our quiz

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Drugs

Hundreds arrested after police crackdown on county lines

Chantelle Billson

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Collier Row consultation

Consultation on Collier Row crash hotspot to close tomorrow

Cash Boyle

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Romford M&S

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Romford’s M&S staff go viral with Thriller dance TikTok video

Chantelle Billson

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Main Road floods

Flooding

Family 'sleeps with one ear open' after repeated flooding in heavy rain

Chantelle Billson

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Family Notices

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William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek, during a press conference to lau

Opinion

Comedian: 'I'm glad Star Trek has become real - and not Jaws'

Steve Allen, comedian

Havering Cabinet meeting on housing

Housing News

New social housing allocation system for Havering approved

Cash Boyle

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Hornchurch High Street

Heritage

Fire and highwaymen: The history of Hornchurch's old archway

Andy Grant

Road and rail travel this week in Havering

Disruptions to watch out for in and around Havering next week

Chantelle Billson

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Sensory Garden

Education

Harold Wood primary school collaborates with West Ham on garden project

Chantelle Billson

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Gracie Smith in her wheelchair

Housing

'I don't feel safe': Mother who uses wheelchair calls for suitable home

Chantelle Billson

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Nurse Julie Bateman

Saint Francis Hospice | Opinion

Saint Francis Hospice nurse on being at the frontline of the pandemic

Nurse Julie Bateman, Saint Francis Hospice

Meeting held to discuss flooding problems

Flooding

Drains in area repeatedly flooded to be next inspected during bad weather

Chantelle Billson

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Collier Row pre-school goes up in Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted upgrades Collier Row pre-school's rating from inadequate to good

Cash Boyle

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An image showing what the health and wellbeing centre on the former St George's Hospital site in Hor

Still no progress on plans for new health hub at St George's Hospital site

Cash Boyle

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File photo dated 2/9/2014 of the Thames Barrier. Tony Blair's Government was urged to consider occas

Flooding

Thames Barrier closing for 200th time amid potential east London flooding

Andrew Brookes

A stained glass window lit up at St Edward's Church in Market Place, Romford

Arts & Culture

Art goes on display for Romford light festival

Michael Cox

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Sandy Thompson

Events

Havering orchestra appoints new leader ahead of postponed Beethoven concert

Chantelle Billson

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Adam Clements

Flooding

Sewage floods home of family with one-day-old newborn after heavy rain

Chantelle Billson

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Immerse yourself in a rainbow at Royal Docks festival

What's on across East London this weekend?

Mike Brooke

Havering Town Hall

Homelessness

Plans mooted to spend millions on homes for homeless families

Michael Cox

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Havering incident appeal

Woman dies after car crash near Upminster

Cash Boyle

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Romford M&S

Video

Romford’s M&S staff go viral with Thriller dance TikTok video

Chantelle Billson

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Appeal image

Crime

Brentwood attack: CCTV appeal after man repeatedly kicked in head

Chantelle Billson

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How Romford are you quiz

Quiz

How Romford are you? Test yourself with our quiz

Cash Boyle

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Two men were taken to Queen's Hospital after a van overturned on the A13 this morning

Plane crash in Upminster sees man taken to hospital as a priority

Chantelle Billson

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School streets

Education News

Consultations open on rolling out school streets to 12 new sites

Cash Boyle

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Hornchurch coffee shop Casa Mia

Food and Drink

Coffee shop apologises for 'mis-post' offering kitten as Christmas prize

Michael Cox

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Too few officers have passed their advanced driving tests

Man charged with multiple child exploitation offences to stand trial

Chantelle Billson

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News

Three houses can be built on college site after deferral vote is lost

Three detached homes Ardleigh Green

Planning and Development

Cash Boyle

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A key issue discussed was the proximity of the proposed development to a perceived blind spot in Garland Way.

Construction of homes is ongoing at Beam Park

Beam Park

Government 'never gave support' for Beam Park station, minister says

Michael Cox

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Police

Crime

Eight arrested on suspicion of murder following death of two teens

Chantelle Billson

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Johal Rathour, 18, is described as 5ft 8ins tall, with black curly hair and a beard.

Metropolitan Police

Driver, 18, wanted for driving wrong way through Blackwall Tunnel

Daniel Gayne

William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek, during a press conference to lau

Opinion

Comedian: 'I'm glad Star Trek has become real - and not Jaws'

Steve Allen, comedian

Things to do

What's on across East London this weekend?

Immerse yourself in a rainbow at Royal Docks festival

Mike Brooke

With spooky season firmly upon us, there's plenty of choice in terms of things to do across east London this weekend.

Shaken Not Stirred group

Romford Bond fan co-founds group bringing thousands of 007 lovers together

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Horseman Sunday

Tradition of blessing horses held in Havering for first time in four years

Cash Boyle

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Royal Liberty students

Christmas

Gidea Park school invites community to Christmas Fayre

Chantelle Billson

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Fireworks

School to host fireworks display in Brentwood this Guy Fawkes Night

Cash Boyle

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Sport

Antonio 'surprised' to score West Ham winner against Tottenham

West Ham United's Michail Antonio (right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game dur

West Ham United

Jacob Ranson

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West Ham United match-winner was in the right place, at the right time.

West Ham United's Michail Antonio celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game during the

West Ham United

Moyes praises determination of squad as West Ham beat rivals Tottenham

Jacob Ranson

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West Ham United's Michail Antonio celebrates scoring against Tottenham at London Stadium

Match Report

Antonio earns West Ham United derby win over Tottenham

Steve Blowers

Sam Ling of Dagenham and Redbridge scores the second goal for his team and celebrates with his team

Dagenham & Redbridge FC

Daggers boss McMahon 'very pleased' with Southend United victory

Jacob Ranson

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Sam Ling of Dagenham and Redbridge scores the third goal for his team and celebrates with his team m

Match Report

Sam Ling inspires Dagenham to Southend victory

Jacob Ranson

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Lifestyle

Jazz artist and former head of Ed Sheeran’s school releases fifth album

Fiona Ross

People

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A contemporary jazz artist, who is known as being the head of Ed Sheeran, Rita Ora and Jess Glynne's school, has released her fifth album and says it offers “something for everyone”.

Sarah

Environment

Sustainable shopping delivery business opens for Romford and Brentwood

Chantelle Billson

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Homestead Lake Country Park have a range of lodges and prime plots now available for sale in Essex.

Visit Essex | Promotion

What to consider when buying a country park lodge in Essex

Victoria Chapman

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Crossways street in Romford.

East London's 10 prettiest streets to visit

Chantelle Billson

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People enjoying the beach

Are staycations here to stay? Tell us what you think in our tourism survey

Peter Raven

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