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Gallows Corner is set to be handed back to TfL

Essex and Suffolk Water

'Our work is complete' - Gallows Corner WILL BE handed back to TfL by water company

Nicloe Kidman and Sandra Bullock sit in the train carriage from the Epping Ongar Railway during Practical Magic 2

Nicloe Kidman and Sandra Bullock sit in the train carriage from the Epping Ongar Railway during Practical Magic 2

'Nothing as big as this' - Essex heritage railway lands role in Hollywood sequel

Cobe has been hit with a planning enforcement notice

Cobe has been hit with a planning enforcement notice

'Never our intention to breach rules' - Romford cafe told to pull down seating area

Police on scene following an incident on High Street in Hornchurch this evening

Police on scene following an incident on High Street in Hornchurch this evening

Metropolitan Police

Driver arrested after police chase ends with foot pursuit in Hornchurch high street

The Poundland at The Brewery retail park is closing

The Poundland at The Brewery retail park is closing

Revealed - Poundland branch at Romford retail park WILL close permanently

Suspicious - Action comes after police information.

Suspicious - Action comes after police information.

Local government

'Deep trenches' dug in Essex field to stop illegal camps amid 'suspicious' activity

LIVE updates as overturned lorry causes severe delays on the A12

LIVE updates as overturned lorry causes severe delays on the A12

RECAP as overturned lorry causes severe delays on the A12

Plans to turn the property at 4 Hamlet Road into a HMO has been refused

Plans to turn the property at 4 Hamlet Road into a HMO has been refused

Havering Council

Plans for two homes in Romford to become HMOs blocked - but one already in use

Keith Bird was jailed for two years and nine months for a campaign of abuse against his partner

Keith Bird was jailed for two years and nine months for a campaign of abuse against his partner

Thug told Romford woman ‘you’re not getting out of this flat alive’

Bershka has officially arrived at Lakeside Shopping Centre

Bershka has officially arrived at Lakeside Shopping Centre

International fashion brand opens new store at Essex shopping centre

A video showed the woman snoring while Hamza Dahir sexually assaulted her

A video showed the woman snoring while Hamza Dahir sexually assaulted her

Sleeping woman sexually assaulted at Havering HMO after landlord failed to fix door

The extension has been called

The extension has been called

Havering Council

Hornchurch homeowner ordered to bulldoze 'intrusive' and 'overbearing' conservatory

LIVE as road closed and buses diverted after junction crash in Collier Row

LIVE as road closed and buses diverted after junction crash in Collier Row

Road closed and buses diverted after junction crash in Collier Row

The latest step has been taken in the proposed demolition and redevelopment of Dagenham Heathway

The latest step has been taken in the proposed demolition and redevelopment of Dagenham Heathway

Barking and Dagenham Council

Next step taken in plans to demolish Dagenham shopping centre for 500 new homes

News

High Street in Hornchurch has been closed following a police incident

High Street in Hornchurch has been closed following a police incident

Metropolitan Police

RECAP as Hornchurch High Street closed amid police incident

More than 7,000 officers will be deployed to west London over the August Bank Holiday weekend as the Met prepares to police Notting Hill Carnival

More than 7,000 officers will be deployed to west London over the August Bank Holiday weekend as the Met prepares to police Notting Hill Carnival

Notting Hill Carnival

Police launch major security operation for Notting Hill Carnival weekend

Doorstep fraudsters carrying biometric machines ask for fingerprints in chilling scam

Plans for Borough-wide PSPO to tackle anti-social behaviour

Plans for Borough-wide PSPO to tackle anti-social behaviour

Local government

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour across East London borough

Shuo and Murray

Shuo and Murray

Romford officer praised after saving man's life while receiving treatment

London's newest Superloop route will connect Gants Hill, Romford and Rainham

London's newest Superloop route will connect Gants Hill, Romford and Rainham

TfL launches new East London Superloop bus route next month

Sad - Lisa Fryett, and her partner Simon Batchelor, were on holiday in Spain when they became trapped by the wildfire

Sad - Lisa Fryett, and her partner Simon Batchelor, were on holiday in Spain when they became trapped by the wildfire

Beloved Essex mum-of-three died of 'extensive burns' suffered in Spanish wildfire

Traffic chaos on the M25

Traffic chaos on the M25

RECAP as traffic disruption, lane closures spark lengthy M25 delays

The crash occurred on Clockhouse Lane

The crash occurred on Clockhouse Lane

Female taken to hospital after crash in Collier Row

Police, paramedics and the air ambulance attended

Police, paramedics and the air ambulance attended

Person rushed to hospital after air ambulance lands at incident in Gidea Park

Spencer Hawken, Romford Film Trust chair

Spencer Hawken, Romford Film Trust chair

Romford cinema appeals for help with £10,000 fundraiser to 'help keep the lights on'

A new restaurant was planned here in Porters Avenue, Dagenham but has been refused

A new restaurant was planned here in Porters Avenue, Dagenham but has been refused

Plans blocked for new Dagenham restaurant and takeaway 'too close to several schools'

Sport

An annual cycle ride arranged by the Deputy Lieutenant for Havering, Nick Bracken OBE, has raised almost £10,000 for charity

Cyclists raise nearly £10,000 for charity for children living in poverty

Will Ospreay (in red) slaps current world AEW world champion Kenny Omega

Will Ospreay (in red) slaps current world AEW world champion Kenny Omega

Havering wrestling star Will Ospreay targets world title glory at Wembley

Nuno Espiríto Santo saw his trust in youth rewarded at St Mary's Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Nuno Espiríto Santo saw his trust in youth rewarded at St Mary's Stadium on Tuesday evening.

West Ham United FC

Young Hammers march on in Carabao Cup with four-midable victory over Saints

Jimmy Sains celebrates Commonwealth middleweight title victory with promoter Eddie Hearn

Jimmy Sains celebrates Commonwealth middleweight title victory with promoter Eddie Hearn

Jimmy Sains digs deep to claim Commonwealth middleweight crown

Ayush Shukla celebrates victory for Harold Wood against Aztecs (Image: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Ayush Shukla celebrates victory for Harold Wood against Aztecs (Image: Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Hutton close on Essex League title as Hornchurch boost survival hopes

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London News

Traffic chaos on the M25

Traffic chaos on the M25

RECAP as traffic disruption, lane closures spark lengthy M25 delays

The £1,200,000 five-bed detached house, up for sale in Lower Dunton Road, Horndon-On-The-Hill

The £1,200,000 five-bed detached house, up for sale in Lower Dunton Road, Horndon-On-The-Hill

£1.2m Horndon-on-the-Hill home set in 1.4 acres for sale

TfL encourages parents and guardians not to miss out on free or discounted travel for their children

TfL encourages parents and guardians not to miss out on free or discounted travel for their children

TfL warns London parents ahead of new school term

Detectives investigating three sexual assaults on board trains to Essex have released these images in connection

Detectives investigating three sexual assaults on board trains to Essex have released these images in connection

British Transport Police

Man sought over three alleged sexual assaults on trains between London and Essex

Innovative PELC model steering seven in 10 walk-in patients away from A&E queues

Innovative PELC model steering seven in 10 walk-in patients away from A&E queues

Majority of walk-in A&E patients diverted to more appropriate care

Charlie Salisbury, wanted in connection with a cocaine conspiracy investigation, is among the men with London links on the NCA most wanted list

Charlie Salisbury, wanted in connection with a cocaine conspiracy investigation, is among the men with London links on the NCA most wanted list

National Crime Agency

London's most wanted including suspected drug dealer and 'man known to carry weapons'

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London Calling

Ronnie Scott's first opened in 1959 in a basement in Gerrard Street Soho and moved to its current location in Frith Street in 1965.

The world famous London jazz club that started in a humble Soho cellar

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

I got a selfie with Moana at The Park Lane Hilton for a delicious Moana and Disney themed afternoon tea.

We tried a Moana afternoon tea and the Disney themed cakes were welcome

I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight

I stayed at the Four Seasons Tower Bridge Heritage Suite and tried out the new Copper’s Cut restaurant - it was a delight

Four Seasons Hotel

‘London’s serene and luxurious hotel, spa and steakhouse - I felt like royalty’

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

Fulham Pier Hotel was described as an ‘urban resort’ - and it definitely felt like it

‘I stayed at London’s new urban resort hotel next door to a major football stadium’

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

The main bar at Upstairs at Ronnie's which opens to the public on February 6, 2026 at the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in Soho.

Legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott's reveals opening line-up for glamorous new venue

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Cobe has been hit with a planning enforcement notice

'Never our intention to breach rules' - Romford cafe told to pull down seating area

The Poundland at The Brewery retail park is closing

The Poundland at The Brewery retail park is closing

Revealed - Poundland branch at Romford retail park WILL close permanently

You Garden's Pansy 'Top Wave' is the world's first full-sized fragrant trailing pansy

You Garden's Pansy 'Top Wave' is the world's first full-sized fragrant trailing pansy

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Nicloe Kidman and Sandra Bullock sit in the train carriage from the Epping Ongar Railway during Practical Magic 2

Nicloe Kidman and Sandra Bullock sit in the train carriage from the Epping Ongar Railway during Practical Magic 2

'Nothing as big as this' - Essex heritage railway lands role in Hollywood sequel

Bershka has officially arrived at Lakeside Shopping Centre

Bershka has officially arrived at Lakeside Shopping Centre

International fashion brand opens new store at Essex shopping centre

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National Sport

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca was delighted with Rayan Cherki’s work rate at Crystal Palace (John Walton/PA)

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca was delighted with Rayan Cherki’s work rate at Crystal Palace (John Walton/PA)

Enzo Maresca thrilled with Rayan Cherki’s work rate in Manchester City victory

Justin Rose has surged into contention at the Tour Championship (David Davies/PA)

Justin Rose has surged into contention at the Tour Championship (David Davies/PA)

Justin Rose moves into contention after superb second round at Tour Championship

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has fumed over the quality of goals conceded against Birmingham (Peter Byrne/PA)

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has fumed over the quality of goals conceded against Birmingham (Peter Byrne/PA)

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson ‘shellshocked’ by goals conceded against Birmingham

Official PUMA Orbita yellow footballs before the Premier League match at the City Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Sunday November 30, 2025.

Official PUMA Orbita yellow footballs before the Premier League match at the City Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Sunday November 30, 2025.

Derby delight for Dunfermline after late Josh Cooper winner

Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki both bagged braces (John Walton/PA)

Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki both bagged braces (John Walton/PA)

Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland at the double as Man City cruise to victory

Roberto De Zerbi applauds on the touchline at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (John Walton/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi applauds on the touchline at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (John Walton/PA)

Roberto De Zerbi makes a meal of highlighting the ambition of Tottenham’s owners

Temi Babalola scored for Sutton (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Temi Babalola scored for Sutton (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ten-man Sutton maintain perfect National League start with victory at Gateshead

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National News

Middlesbrough fans will pay tribute to Pc Tom Clough, left, and Pc Matthew Blades, who died in the head-on A66 crash (Cleveland Police/PA)

Middlesbrough fans will pay tribute to Pc Tom Clough, left, and Pc Matthew Blades, who died in the head-on A66 crash (Cleveland Police/PA)

Football fans to pay respects to officers killed in A66 crash

Construction work on the site for HMP Welland Oaks (James Manning/PA credit)

Construction work on the site for HMP Welland Oaks (James Manning/PA credit)

Victims’ families call for all manslaughter to be excluded from early release

Orders were cancelled when prices surged (Yui Mok/PA)

Orders were cancelled when prices surged (Yui Mok/PA)

Hundreds affected by cancelled orders of heating oil to get compensation

The 30ft mural depicts the seven-time world champion taking a shot (Dave Higgens/PA)

The 30ft mural depicts the seven-time world champion taking a shot (Dave Higgens/PA)

Scaffolding put back up at site of viral Ronnie O’Sullivan mural

Festival-goers frolicking in the mud during the Reading Festival (Jeff Moore/PA)

Festival-goers frolicking in the mud during the Reading Festival (Jeff Moore/PA)

Geese frontman humours damp crowd as they brave heavy rain at Reading Festival

A resident stands amidst the devastation left by flash flooding in Nepal’s Nuwakot district (Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP)

A resident stands amidst the devastation left by flash flooding in Nepal’s Nuwakot district (Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP)

UK deploys rapid response team to Nepal to support Britons affected by floods

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre), and Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant (right), speak with locals in Belfast (Cathal McNaughton/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (centre), and Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant (right), speak with locals in Belfast (Cathal McNaughton/PA)

Burnham Irish unity remarks were not a mistake, Sir Chris Bryant says

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