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Police Chase Through Romford Town Centre Ends With Teenager Arrested For Carrying A Machete.
A dramatic police chase through Romford town centre has ended with officers recovering a machete discarded in a garden.
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Hornchurch Man Jailed For Rape As Police Fear Hundreds More Victims Out There.
The Metropolitan Police are appealing for more victims to come forward after a Hornchurch man was jailed for rape and reckless transmission of a sexually transmitted disease in one of the most shocking cases the borough has ever seen.
Fantastic Dog Show Returns to The Mercury Shopping Centre This September.
The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford is excited to announce the return of the much-loved That’s My Doggo dog show on Saturday, 27th September 2025. Now in its fourth successful year, this paw-some event is open to dog lovers across Havering and surrounding communities.
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Havering Part Of The Highest Number of Wildfires Seen This Summer.
Firefighters attended around 83 wildfires across the capital in June, July, and August. However, after such a dry spring, the total number of wildfires recorded in 2025 is 117
Man exposes himself to woman on central London Tube train
A picture has been released of a man officers think could help with an investigation after a man exposed himself on a central London Underground train.
“It’s Killing My Petrol and My Brain”-Residents Vent Anger at Gallows Corner Chaos
Frustration across Havering is boiling over as residents share the daily nightmare caused by the Gallows Corner works. With no clear end date in sight, people say their lives have been turned upside down.
Rainham Leisure Centre Hosts Free Community Open Day This Weekend.
Local residents are being invited to enjoy a free day of fun and fitness as Rainham Leisure Centre throws open its doors for a special community open day on Saturday 20 September.
Havering Councillors Push For Answers On Gallows Corner Flyover Delays.
The Leader of Havering Council and the Cabinet Member for Environment say they will continue to push Transport for London (TfL) and Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW) over the long-delayed completion date for the Gallows Corner flyover project.
Dedicated Police Wildlife Officers Join Forces with Harold Hill Deer Aid.
Harold Hill Deer Aid and Charm Wildlife Rescue, met yesterday with two Wildlife Police Officers committed to tackling wildlife crime across Havering and East Area.
Public Consultation Launched For New Shared Living Development In South Street Romford.
Urban Sketch & Legendre have launched a public consultation on plans to bring forward a new shared living scheme on the site of the former Atik nightclub in South Street, Romford. The long-derelict site is set to be transformed into modern new living accommodation, helping to regenerate this par...
The bus offering homeless people a route off the streets
A converted double-decker bus run by the Change Please charity has hit the streets of London to offer practical help to get homeless people off the streets.
Milestone reached on 120-home redevelopment of former college site in Harold Hill
The highest point of construction has been completed at the Roe Wood Park development, on the site of the former Havering College campus in Harold Hill, set to deliver 120 homes.
Man shot dead and three others injured after brutal violence across London
A man has been shot dead and three others anre injured after brutal acts of violence across different parts of London in the last three days.
Hornchurch and other east London men jailed after dozens of cars stolen
Four east London and Essex men in a car theft gang have been jailed after dozens of vehicles stolen.
Thames speedboat killer back in prison a year after his release
Jakes Shepherd caused the death of 24-year-old Charlotte Brown on their first date.
Drone photos capture latest Gallows Corner progress as new flyover takes shape
The latest drone photos of Gallows Corner have captured more sections of the new flyover now in place.
Concerns as woman, 72, dies two days after discharge from Newham Hospital
An inquest will investigate the death of Elizabeth Clascova Heath who passed away two days after being discharged from Newham Hospital.
Construction update on what will become Barking's tallest residential tower
Jasper Wharf, a 29-storey tower in Barking’s Abbey Quay, will welcome its first residents next summer, Weston Homes was revealed.
Foul-mouthed anti-Israel posts land Redbridge councillor with committee suspension
Redbridge councillor Kabir Mahmud has been temporarily suspended from his committee roles over offensive social media posts condemning Israel.
Harold Wood becoming commuter 'hotspot' - sparking new controlled parking plan
Havering Council will implement a new residents’ parking scheme in Harold Wood to reduce congestion from Elizabeth line commuters.