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Car wash redevelopment houses set for extra floor

A car wash site in Rainham has been demolished to make way for five houses - but now the developer wants to add an extra bedroom to each house.

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Man charged with assault by beating, assaulting occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating of an emergency service worker, two counts of racially aggravated harassment and two counts of using threatening behaviour to cause alarm and distress.

Vilius Petronavicus, 28 of Leyburn Road, Romford has since been charged with assault by beating, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating of an emergency worker, two counts of racially aggravated intentional harassment and two counts of using threatening behaviour to cause harassm...

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'Super rare' animal that 'shouldn't be here' spotted in the UK

A wildlife enthusiast on TikTok has spotted two Kookaburras in Scotland - there are thought to be less than 10, maybe even five, in the UK.

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Islington Chinese community left ‘shaken’ after families threatened in blackmail scam

Police have launched manhunt after a series of blackmail cases have left the members of the Chinese community in Islington “incredibly shaken”.

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QEII bridge among closures at the Dartford Crossing this week

The QEII Bridge at the Dartford Crossing is set to close this weekend.

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Village to get dozens of new homes despite 'big flooding problem'

Controversial plans for dozens of houses in Blackmore, near Brentwood, have been granted in the face of flooding concerns.

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Person dies after incident on Elizabeth Line at busy station

A person has died after an incident on the Elizabeth Line at a busy west London train station.

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Man in his 40s arrested after stabbing at London Victoria Underground station

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after a stabbing at London Victoria station.

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LIVE as train delays at London Bridge set to last for hours after depot issue

Good morning! Check before you travel this morning as you may expect delays on your journey.

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London News: 85 year old man suffers broken hip after he was pushed off a bus and verbally abused.

This is a truly shocking incident where a pensioner was not only verbally assaulted, but also pushed off the bus and subsequently suffered a broken hip.

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Havering Council joins forces with NSPCC to safeguard local children from sexual abuse.

Havering Council has joined forces with the children’s charity NSPCC to safeguard local children from sexual abuse.

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Behind Enemy Lines: SOE Agents & French Resistance WWII Exhibition a Success

The Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre hosted a WWII exhibition featuring SOE agents and the French Resistance, highlighting their bravery. The well-attended event included insights, book signings, and donations to the Essex Wildlife Trust.

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Havering’s Sensory Garden wins three London in Bloom Awards!

The garden is frequently visited and used by many members of the public, with the Partially Sighted Society recently hosting their Summer Tea and Cake gathering in July 2024 and Havering Mind turning into a Winter Spectacular yearly. 

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Small business spotlight at The Mercury

The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford is home to over several familiar brands including Asda, McDonalds and Mecca to name just

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Dad-of-three visited by debt collectors after he paid ULEZ charge on wrong day

A London dad of three has shared his concerns after he paid the ULEZ charge on the wrong day and got a visit from debt collectors.

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The best-rated secondary schools in the Havering area according to Ofsted

These are the best rated secondary schools around Havering according to Ofsted reports.

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Man shot dead and four stabbed in GRIM weekend across London

A grim weekend across London has seen four people stabbed and a man shot dead.

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Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report issues logging into platforms

Here is everything you need to know as users report issues logging into Facebook and Instagram.

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Nine emergency calls report car fire near shopping centre and tube station

A car has been filmed engulfed in flames near to a popular shopping centre and underground station in Shepherd's Bush.

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Person taken to hospital after crash partially blocked road

A person has been taken to hospital for treatment following a crash in Dagenham that partially blocked a road.