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Heatwave Takes Its Toll on Havering as Sinkholes Hit the Borough.
As temperatures continue to soar across Havering, questions are being asked about whether the borough’s roads are beginning to feel
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Romford bungalow could be extended into seven-person HMO with conservatory bulldozed
A bungalow in Hamlet Road, Romford could be turned into an HMO for seven people, according to a planning application sent to Havering Council.
Hornchurch man hiding in Spain unmasked as kingpin behind £109 million drugs network
Steven Bullen was the kingpin at the heart of a £109 million drugs network.
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Unidentified man died in hospital hours after police found him naked at train station
The unknown male died at Goodmayes Hospital on June 27 after he was detained at Purfleet railway station in Essex.
New Brentwood Aldi supermarket planned on site of Jaguar car showroom
A proposal from the Grange Group in Brook Street, Brentwood would see the demolition of its existing car showroom and the construction of an Aldi supermarket.
Is Vodafone down? Users report issues with broadband and mobile internet
VodafoneThree users have reported issues with the broadband provider.
Sinkhole in Romford Prompts Swift Council Action As Investigation Begins.
Emergency teams were deployed yesterday after reports of a sinkhole appearing in South Street, Romford, prompting an immediate response from
Best-rated GP surgeries in Havering for 2026 revealed in new patient survey data
Cranham Village Surgery has been ranked the best in Havering for the third year in a row.
Romford town centre sinkhole - council investigation begins and buses on diversion
Further investigation work is being carried out by Havering Council after a sinkhole opened up in South Street, Romford.
'Road markings won't stop lunatics in Ford Focuses and Subarus on upmarket estate'
Planning permission has been granted for footpaths, signs and rumble strips to be built across roads in Hutton Mount – a private estate in Shenfield where houses regularly sell for several million pounds.
Photos capture water spilling across A12 near Gallows Corner after leak found nearby
Photos have captured water spilling across the A12 Eastern Avenue East in Romford after a water leak nearby.
Police received reports of 3 cars racing before A13 crash which killed teens
Mamoon Rasheed and Adyan Ali died at the scene of the A13 crash in Newham.
'This changes right now' - Council leader vow after Havering care service criticised
Havering Council leader Keith Prince has vowed to make changes after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found its care services 'require improvement'.
Road shut for SECOND day after sinkhole appears in Romford
Emergency repairs are taking place for a second day after sinkholes appeared at South Street.
Dagenham and Rainham MP Welcomes News That More Schools Will Receive Funding To Provide Free Breakfast Clubs.
The Member of Parliament For Dagenham and Rainham, Margaret Mullane, has been informed by the Government that four Dagenham primary schools will receive funding to
Gallows Corner Woes Continue as Drone Images Reveal Water Leak on A12.
Drone images captured by local photographer Peter Barrett this morning show a large water leak on the A12 near Gallows
Animal Charity Accuses Romford Greyhound Stadium of Putting Profits Before Greyhounds As Racing Continues Despite Heatwave.
Animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has accused Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium of putting profits before the health
TfL Says Its ‘Very Sorry’ For Gallows Corner Delays As Council Leader Demands It Opens In October.
Transport for London (TfL) says it is “very sorry” for the continued delays in reopening Gallows Corner, as Reform demands
Police cordon road near Romford station as ‘sink hole appears’
South Street in Romford has been cordoned by police for emergency repairs after reports of a sink hole.
Council Leader Responds Fast As Engineers En Route Following Romford Sink Hole.
Havering Council Leader-Councillor Keith Prince has acted fast to send engineers to South Street in Romford following the opening up