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Police officer sacked after 'encouraging friend to lie about collision'

Three teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Dagenham. Picture: Met Police

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A police officer, who was based in the East Area Command Unit, has been sacked after he advised a friend to lie and avoid further investigation after a road collision.

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People strolling up and down the stalls at Romford Market which has begun a trial run of being opene

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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

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Bekash owner Solly Ahmed (l) with former Mayor of Havering Cllr Roger Ramsey and chef Mukith Miah (r)

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Wild celebrations after a penalty shootout victory from AFC Hornchurch over Notts County.

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Boss Stimson says Hornchurch team are special just like double FA Trophy...

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Guy Balmford of Brentwood drives through the offside during Hornchurch CC vs Brentwood CC, Essex Cri

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Brentwood seal victories over Upminster in pre-season openers

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Hundreds of shoppers queue outside Primark in Romford as restrictions ease

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Shopkeepers and customers celebrate as Romford high streets reopen

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Police unit for 'high-harm' crimes tackles hike in domestic incidents

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West Ham United's Tomas Soucek looks on after Jarrod Bowen collides with a goalpost

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Essex name an unchanged team for Durham clash

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Bekash owner Solly Ahmed (l) with former Mayor of Havering Cllr Roger Ramsey and chef Mukith Miah (r)

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Bekash restaurant ranked best curry house in Havering on Tripadviser

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Staff at the Eyelash Bar in The Romford Shopping Hall celebrate being open for business again

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Best friends open beauty academy in Romford Shopping Hall

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Three teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Dagenham. Picture: Met Police

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Police officer sacked after 'encouraging friend to lie about collision'

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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

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Council cannot 'justify' stronger bollards after fifth crash in 18 months

A fifth crash in 18 months has left neighbours exasperated with the situation

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This week, for the fifth time in 18 months, a car has crashed at the corner of Mawney Road, Collier Row.

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Stall holders 'chuffed' as Romford Market reopens

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Romford’s historic market re-opened on Wednesday (April 14) for the first time since December.

Bekash owner Solly Ahmed (l) with former Mayor of Havering Cllr Roger Ramsey and chef Mukith Miah (r)

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Bekash restaurant ranked best curry house in Havering on Tripadviser

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Boss Stimson says Hornchurch team are special just like double FA Trophy winners Grays Athletic

Wild celebrations after a penalty shootout victory from AFC Hornchurch over Notts County.

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Hornchurch manager Mark Stimson feels his side are special - just like his Grays Athletic team that won back-to-back FA Trophies. Grays had the likes Michael Kightly, Gary Hooper, Aaron McLean and Ashley Bayes, who went on to enjoy successful...

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Brentwood seal victories over Upminster in pre-season openers

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West Ham United's Tomas Soucek looks on after Jarrod Bowen collides with a goalpost

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Simon Harmer of Essex celebrates with his team mates after taking the wicket of Charlie Morris durin

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Essex name an unchanged team for Durham clash

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Romford mum's success setting up children's clothing business amid pandemic

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Tina Rahman launched Closet 23 in Romford during the pandemic.

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