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Romford new age shop to reopen again after closure years ago

Owner Nat Nollid

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Sally Patterson

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A New Age shop selling love spells and witches' cauldrons is set to open in Romford in May.

Work will include completely rebuilding the platform one ticket office and entrance from the station

Crime

Man and woman assaulted at Upminster Station

Adriana Elgueta

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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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The Brookside Theatre

Theatre

Brookside Theatre to reopen with Peter Rabbit musical and Hairspray

Sally Patterson

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Coronavirus

Covid hospital admissions and deaths in stark decline, NHS trust data shows

Adriana Elgueta

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A smiling Zack on the run with his friends for support

Charity News

Upminster student completes 4x4x48 Challenge for Saint Francis Hospice

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

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Kiran Kullar of Upminster hit a century in their friendly win over Orsett

Tons of fun for Upminster batsmen

Lee Power

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West Ham United's Pablo Fornals is tackled by Newcastle United's Paul Dummett at St James' Park

Hammers 'will keep fighting' says Fornals ahead of derby date

Lee Power

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Mark Holloway has joined the Romford FC management team.

Non-League Football

Romford add to management team as Boro win 11-goal Waltham Abbey friendly

Andrew Brookes

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covi

Coronavirus

Government plans at-home tablet to 'stop the virus in its tracks'

Angus Williams

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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

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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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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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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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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Romford Town centre. South Street

Opinion

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Franki Berry

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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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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A selection of scarves at Hackney Marshes of six Premier League clubs who planned to join a European Super League

English clubs in U-turn over European Super League

Lee Power

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Courtney Brosnan of West Ham United Women

WSL: West Ham 0 Aston Villa 0

Adam LeRoux

Simon Harmer of Essex celebrates taking the wicket of Durham's Ben Raine

Harmer hails efforts of Essex teammates

Paul Hiscock

Gilly Flaherty of West Ham

Crucial clash for West Ham Woman says Flaherty

Gilly Flaherty

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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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Work will include completely rebuilding the platform one ticket office and entrance from the station

Crime

Man and woman assaulted at Upminster Station

Adriana Elgueta

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deer grazing

Gallery

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

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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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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

Government plans at-home tablet to 'stop the virus in its tracks'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covi

Coronavirus

Angus Williams

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Government scientists are seeking at home coronavirus treatments to help speed up people's recovery times, Boris Johnson has announced.

Saint Francis Hospice

Saint Francis Hospice

Romford swimmer calls for volunteers to take plunge for hospice

Adriana Elgueta

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A smiling Zack on the run with his friends for support

Charity News

Upminster student completes 4x4x48 Challenge for Saint Francis Hospice

Sally Patterson

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gv BHRUT coronavirus pod

Coronavirus

Covid hospital admissions and deaths in stark decline, NHS trust data shows

Adriana Elgueta

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deer grazing

Gallery

Harold Wood residents delighted as deer graze outside their windows

Sally Patterson

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Things to do

Brookside Theatre to reopen with Peter Rabbit musical and Hairspray

The Brookside Theatre

Theatre

Sally Patterson

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A Romford theatre has announced plans to reopen on May 31 with restricted capacity and social distancing.

Owner Nat Nollid

Shop Local

Romford new age shop to reopen again after closure years ago

Sally Patterson

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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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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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Sport

Tons of fun for Upminster batsmen

Kiran Kullar of Upminster hit a century in their friendly win over Orsett

Lee Power

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Kiran Kullar continued his excellent start to the season with an unbeaten hundred in Upminster's latest friendly against Orsett & Thurrock on Saturday. With the game being live streamed from Upminster Park, Kullar entertained those who...

West Ham United's Pablo Fornals is tackled by Newcastle United's Paul Dummett at St James' Park

Hammers 'will keep fighting' says Fornals ahead of derby date

Lee Power

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Mark Holloway has joined the Romford FC management team.

Non-League Football

Romford add to management team as Boro win 11-goal Waltham Abbey friendly

Andrew Brookes

A selection of scarves at Hackney Marshes of six Premier League clubs who planned to join a European Super League

English clubs in U-turn over European Super League

Lee Power

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Courtney Brosnan of West Ham United Women

WSL: West Ham 0 Aston Villa 0

Adam LeRoux

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