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Olympic Sprinter joins outstanding Havering students at inspiring awards evening.
Double Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards presentation evening on Monday where exceptional students were celebrated for their dedication and commitment.
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The Council’s previous decision to cease the Sunday Market earlier this year was a reluctant one, but was necessary to address the financial losses arising from the Sunday operation.
As a broader issue, whilst some traders are disappointed about the loss of the Sunday Market, there was equally strong support from other traders to cease the Sunday operation as they felt it diluted their trading on the three regular market days.
Havering Council raise flag to celebrate ‘Essex Day’.
The Essex flag was raised last Friday 25 October outside the Town Hall in Romford to commemorate 'Essex Day'.
Man charged with attempted murder following Dagenham triple stabbing.
A man will appear in court charged with attempted murder after a woman and her two children were stabbed in Dagenham on Friday.
Investigation launched after woman in her 30s, and two children stabbed in Dagenham.
A woman in her 30s and two children, a girl believed to be eight and a boy believed to be two years old were found at a residential address on First Avenue with stab injuries.
BREAKING: Dagenham horror stabbing as woman and two children taken to hospital after being found with stab injuries.
A woman and two children have been taken to hospital after being stabbed on First Avenue in Dagenham at 5.35pm today.
Top tips for saving money on your commute
Experts from Money Magpie have given their top tips for saving money on your commute.
Pair re-arrested on suspicion of murder seven years after Newham man stabbed in heart
Two men have been rearrested on suspicion of murder after Ahmed Deen-Jah was stabbed in the heart inside a convenience store in Newham.
East London pimp forced women to have sex with up to 15 men daily
A pimp who forced trafficked women to have sex for money up to 15 times a day has been convicted.
Look out for this 'very rare' 50p coin as it sells for more than £100 on eBay
Check your change and the back of your sofa for this Atlantic salmon 50p coin as it has sold for £107 on eBay this week.
Martyn Blake-why do we throw our best under the bus? Isn’t time to support those who put their lives on the line to protect us all?
Martyn Blake's acquittal at the Old Bailey was a right and just decision. It was staggering that he found himself gripping the rail at The Old Bailey for doing his job.
Woman in hospital after A12 crash between car and van
A woman was taken to hospital after a car and van crashed on the A12 in Romford.
A12 shut after crash into town - recap
The A12 into town was closed, with long delays due to an accident from A1112 Whalebone Lane North (Moby Dick, Chadwell Heath) to B177 Barley Lane.
Local MP calls on Dagenham and Rainham residents to help fix our NHS-‘It’s vital that local residents share their ideas for the future of our NHS, and make sure our voice is heard.”
Margaret Mullane MP said “It’s vital that local residents share their ideas for the future of our NHS, and make sure our voice is heard.
‘We oppose the Resident Association’s Masterplan to increase central Romford’s population by 25,000″-Councillor Keith Prince.
The Leader of Havering's Conservatives Councillor Keith Prince, is asking Romford residents to reject the administration's master plan that will increase the local population by 25,000.
Havering Council warns it will fall short of its savings target by £2m.
Havering Council has warned it will fall short of its savings target by £2million, as it faces mounting financial pressure.
‘To all our veterans we stand with you, we salute you and we thank you for all you have done for our country’.Havering’s Poppy Appeal Launched at the Mercury Mall.
"Democracy isn't free, it has to be fought for, defended and cherished. I thank all the veterans in Havering who have fought many battles and those who in the future will choose to do so. We stand with them, we salute them and we thank them for all they have done for our country."
Plans for dozens of homes face rejection after traffic issues raised
A development in Shenfield is set to be refused by Brentwood Council unless changes are made due to concerns including traffic safety issues.
Five men arrested after £5m of cannabis seized at airport
Five men have been arrested after £5million of cannabis was found at Birmingham Airport.
Man seriously injured after M11 crash
A man is seriously injured after a crash which shut the M11 for hours.