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Two women in hospital after 'assault' near former pub

Police were called at 04:12hrs on Friday, 8 August to reports of violence outside a property in Romford.

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Person dies after being hit by train with ‘major disruption’ to London services

A person has died after being hit by a train, with London railway lines currently closed by the police.

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Exclusive: “Exposed-The Hidden HMO Crisis Taking Over Havering Streets”

Havering's Hidden Crisis- HMOs on the Rise and Largely Unchecked

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‘Love Thy Neighbour’ Is Being Abandoned As Christianity Becomes Increasingly Weaponised Against Asylum Seekers. 

The great inequality that both migrants and too many citizens in Britain share is poverty, and poverty results from deep inequalities and structural injustices. 

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LIVE updates as person hit by train with 'major delays' and London lines closed

A person has been hit by a train with London rail lines closed by the emergency services, and live updates here.

The Havering Daily

Special Centenary Celebration As Andrew Rosindell M.P. Joins Councillors to Honour Gladys on Her 100th Birthday.

A momentous occasion took place in Collier Row last week as local resident Gladys Hayden celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded

The Havering Daily

Councillor Hits Out At Romford Crime Levels.

Police data has revealed that Romford postcodes have the 8th highest level of drug crime in the UK, and an increase of 22% vs last year. 

The Havering Daily

Emotional Farewell for Havering Firefighter After 23 Years of Service.

After an incredible 23 years of dedicated service to the London Fire Brigade, firefighter Dave Shephard has officially retired — and those who know him well simply couldn’t let the moment pass without celebration.

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Young professionals knitting woolly hats for Queen’s Hospital newborns

Young professionals have been busy in their spare time knitting woolly hats for prematurely born babies at Queen’s Hospital’s neonatal unit.

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Romford car park's redevelopment for homes formally submitted

A plan to build 137 homes on Romford’s Como Street car park has been submitted, Havering Council has confirmed.

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Man died after choking on an orange segment, court told

Stephen Brandon suffered fatal brain damage after choking on an orange in Marmion Avenue, Waltham Forest, East London Coroner's Court was told.

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Carer died from alcohol poisoning, court is told

Beckton carer Desmond Modeste was found unresponsive at his home and died from alcohol poisoning, an inquest opening at East London Coroner's Court has heard.

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Number of asylum seekers being housed in Havering falls, data shows

Havering had among the lowest numbers of asylum seekers being housed across London in the first part of this year, according to the Home Office.

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New PureGym could open at former Carpetright store in Romford

A new PureGym could soon open on the A127 near Gallows Corner if plans are approved.

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'Vile' child predator caught in the act at work by police

Lester Sharpe, a child predator has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being caught at his workplace in Kensington.

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Person rushed to hospital after crash in main Romford road

A crash in Brentwood Road, Romford has seen a person rushed to hospital.

The Havering Daily

Motorcyclist Taken To Hospital Following Collision With A Car In Romford

A bike rider has been taken to hospital following a collision with a car on Brentwood Road, this afternoon.

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Musician who was 'true free spirit' found dead by police in his east London home

Adrian Owusu also known as Ade Blues was found dead in his Plaistow home in July.

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Hunt for man after another man sexually assaulted on Elizabeth Line

Police are hunting for a man after another was sexually assaulted on a Victoria Line train from Chadwell Heath to Whitechapel.

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Police search for 'shirtless man' after sexual assault on Jubilee line

Police have released an image of a shirtless man walking in a London Underground station after reports of a sexual assault on a Jubilee line.