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Have Your Say On A new Superloop Bus That Will Include Romford And Elm Park.
Londoners are being asked to share their thoughts on a new proposed Superloop express bus route through the city’s north-east suburbs.
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Dagenham And Rainham MP Launches Campaign Petition To Help Secure £35M For Queen’s Hospital.
This week Margaret Mullane MP launched a campaign petition in a bid to secure the £35 million capital investment Queen’s Hospital needs to expand the Emergency Department (A&E), boosting capacity and bringing down waiting times. The investment will also secure a PET scanner for the hospital...
Romford Conservatives Announce Their ‘Team 23’ Candidates Ready To Fight In The Local Elections.
Romford Conservatives Team 23 ready to fight in next year's local elections, is announced.
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Rachel reeves Spring Statement Set To Drive More Of Us Further Into Disability Poverty.
There is no doubt about it, as the Trussell Trust have reported, hunger and hardship will get worse under Labour austerity.
Woman Has Substance Sprayed Into Her Eyes And Bag Stolen In Elm Park.
A woman has reported that a substance was sprayed into her eyes as she was robbed of her bag on Upper Rainham Road/ Elm Park Avenue, on Friday afternoon.
London Youths Charged In Connection With Southend Knife Brawls Last Summer.
The scenes of large gangs of youths armed with knives and machetes fighting in Southend, angered many last year.
Olympic Gold Medallist Visits Her Former Upminster Primary School.
An Olympic champion rower visited a primary school in Upminster last month – and children had a chance to hold her gold medal.
Spreading Comfort And Care At Queen’s Hospital
Last week, The Mercury Shopping Centre Breakfast Club had the privilege of visiting the pre- and post-natal wards, as well as the baby bereavement department at Queen's Hospital, with a very special delivery. Our heartfelt gifts—including beautifully hand-knitted baby hats, teddies, blankets, and ...
Spring Statement By Government Shows Welfare Cuts, Millions Of Houses To Be Built, But Little Support For Local Authorities.
London councils have renewed calls for local government funding to be reformed following the Spring statement.
Twelve Youths Arrested Aged 12-17 Following The Elm Park Night Of Violence.
Twelve youths aged between 12-17 years old have been arrested in connection with the horrendous night of violence that was witnessed last Saturday 22 March in Elm Park.
UPDATE: Man in Critical Condition After Stabbing in South Hornchurch
A man is in critical condition after a stabbing in South Hornchurch on March 29. Police are investigating, with no arrests made, and officials confirm no link to a prior attack.
BREAKING: Police Investigate Stabbing in South Hornchurch
Police are investigating a stabbing outside Tesco in South Hornchurch on March 29. A male victim was hospitalized, and inquiries continue amidst an isolated incident designation.
Romford Raiders Charge into Playoffs – Your Support is Needed for the Final Push!
Romford Raiders are vying for a spot in the 2025 playoffs, urging fans to attend three crucial home games at the Sapphire Ice & Leisure Centre. Each game is pivotal for their journey to the Playoff Finals in Coventry.
Havering Chief Executive Declines Pay Increase
Havering Council’s Chief Executive, Andrew Blake-Herbert, opted not to accept a salary increase during a wider review. He oversees approximately 3,000 staff and a £500 million budget, focusing on essential services amid budget challenges.
Opposition Councillors Say Havering Council Needs To Do Better To Tackle Damp And Mould.
Havering Council needs to “do better” on dealing with damp and mould in homes to ensure residents are safe, say opposition councillors.
Why Our Justice System Encourages A Complete Lack of Respect For Police Officers.
We will get to a point where there will be next to no police officers left due to this despicable ongoing narrative that is actively destroying the morale of officers.
Rainham Sixth Form Praised Following First Ofsted Visit.
Harris Rainham Sixth Form is celebrating after receiving positive and encouraging comments from Ofsted inspectors following their first visit.
Shut Down Gidea Park Library To Be Used As A Base For Property Developer.
A shuttered library in Havering will be used as a base for a property developer, though the future of other centres remains unclear.
How A Night Of Violence In Elm Park Revealed The Courageous Actions Of Frontline Metropolitan Police Officers.
The events that took place in Elm Park on Saturday night have been reported not just across London, but across the country itself for how truly appalling they were.
Dagenham And Rainham MP Highlights Nurse Shortages At Queen’s And King George Hospital.
'The nurse shortage across all wards at Queen’s and King George were 8% and 5% respectively. But within the totals there were some alarming gaps for specialist nurses.'