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Keith Prince slams TfL after further Gallows Corner delays.
Reform Havering and Redbridge Greater London Assembly Member Keith Prince has slammed Transport for London after it announced yesterday that works at Gallows Corner would now be complete by Spring 2026.
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Councillors Back Plans for New Romford Mosque.
Havering councillors are keen for plans to relocate the Havering Islamic Cultural Centre (HICC) to South Street, Romford to move forward.
Breaking: Transport for London confirms it intends to complete works at Gallows Corner flyover by spring 2026.
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed it intends to complete works at Gallows Corner flyover by spring 2026.
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Teen Arrested After Police Seize ‘Zombie Knife’ in Harold Hill.
Police have seized a terrifying zombie knife from a Harold Hill home after reports of a young person armed with a large blade.
“Andrew Rosindell MP Slams European Court of Human Rights for Letting Dangerous Criminals Stay in the UK”.
The Member of Parliament for Romford, Andrew Rosindell MP, has slammed the European Court of Human Rights, calling it a “sword against our democracy.”
In Remembrance, Gratitude and Honour-Rainham Clocktower Women’s Institute Create Stunning Poppy Display.
Rainham Clocktower Women’s Institute has been busy creating poppies since last Remembrance Day, knitting, crocheting, and sewing around 1,500 in total.
Exclusive: “Parents Outraged as Nursery ‘Segregates Children’ With New Packages”
Parents whose children attend a South Hornchurch nursery have slammed what they call a “shocking and divisive” plan to introduce a new charging structure — one they say creates a two-tier system among children.
A Special Bench Unveiled in Romford In Honour of all our Fallen Heroes.
A new memorial bench has been unveiled outside Havering Town Hall to honour all those who lost their lives in wars throughout history.
Havering Council Set To Back Zane’s Law After Declaring Landfill Contaminated.
Havering Council will back calls to address a contaminated land “crisis” in the UK – as it continues its own battle in Launders Lane writes Sebastian Mann, local democracy reporter.
Fred and Wilma the Lurchers Looking for Their Forever Homes
Two-year-old Lurchers Fred and Wilma are hoping to find loving homes through Dogs Trust Basildon — and they’re ready to
“David Lammy Under Fire: Romford MP Calls for Resignation After Foreign Migrant Mistakenly Freed”
The Member of Parliament for Romford-Andrew Rosindell MP has called for Justice Secretary David Lammy to resign following the mistaken release of another foreign sex offender, calling his performance in Parliament yesterday as 'calamitous'.
Why Havering Council Supporting Zane’s Law Is A Victory For Our Children.
Havering Council has ‘reaffirmed its commitment to public safety and environmental protection by supporting the national Zane’s Law campaign’.
“Stop Blaming the Police: The Real Failure Behind the Train Knife Attack”
The horrific knife crime spree on board a train in Huntingdon has appalled the nation.
Police Raise Concerns Over Gidea Park Hotel Bar Seeking To Close Doors Later.
A Romford hotel is seeking permission to close its bar later at night despite concerns being raised by the Metropolitan Police, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
Top Football Highlights: Scores and Insights from November 1-3, 2025
From 1st to 3rd November 2025, Premier League results included Brighton’s victory over Leeds (3-0) and Arsenal's win against Burnley (2-0), extending their lead. Notably, Hornchurch triumphed in the National League South (2-1). Chelsea defeated Tottenham (1-0), while Liverpool reclaimed their form...
Wildlife Horror in Hainault As Deer Beheaded and Left on Spike- Police Ask Residents To Report All Incidents.
Police are calling on residents to report all wildlife crime following a series of disturbing incidents, including a deer’s head being cut off and placed on a spike at Hainault Forest.
Community Comes Together to Support Queen’s and King George Hospital Palliative Care Teams
Community members in Havering, Barking, and Dagenham are uniting to support patients at Queen’s Hospital Romford’s Palliative Care Unit by creating knitted and crocheted keepsakes, fostering compassion, and offering comfort during difficult times.
Manhunt Underway As Another Foreign Sex Offender Released In Error-Believed To Have Links To Tower Hamlets.
An urgent police investigation is underway to locate a prisoner released in error from HMP Wandsworth last week.
Magician’s Acts In Havering Turn Daily Encounters Into Spectacle
Magician Joseph Knight in Havering, with minimal props, stunning whoever he meets, performing feats of magic for people Joseph Knight
Historic England Reveals Heritage At Risk In London-Are We Losing Our Heritage Sites?
Historic England has today (Thursday 6 November 2025) published its Heritage at Risk Register 2025. The Register gives an annual snapshot of the health of England’s valued historic buildings and places. It helps to ensure they can be protected and continue to be enjoyed in the future.