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The Essex areas where police officers are tackling a rise in shoplifting
Troubling figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that shoplifting increased by 37 per cent in England and Wales last year
Special Report:Romford YMCA waiting list triples since covid pandemic.
The pressures placed on the YMCA across the country since the covid pandemic broke out have been quite remarkable
Thurlow Gardens, Hainault 'sword attack': Arrest in pictures
New photos showing the moment a sword-wielding man was arrested in Hainault have emerged.
Thurlow Gardens Hainault stabbings - Everything we know so far
We have created a summary of all the key information we know after a boy was killed and four others injured in a major incident in Hainault today.
Car insurance warning issued to UK drivers over dash cams
Drivers have been warned that this little-known dash cam mistake could be invalidating their car insurance - find out how.
Thurlow Gardens Hainault stabbings: Redbridge Council reacts
Redbridge Council has shared its response after people were stabbed in Hainault today.
Thurlow Gardens Hainault sword attacks: Police need surgery
Two police officers require surgery after horrifying sword attacks in Hainault which left a boy dead.
Thurlow Gardens Hainault 'attack': Boy stabbed to death
A boy has died after being stabbed in Hainault this morning.
Thurlow Gardens Hainault ‘stabbing’: Photo of sword-wielding man
This is a picture of the alleged attacker wielding a sword in Hainault where five people were left injured.
Thurlow Gardens Hainault 'attack': 'Scared' residents react
Nearby residents have expressed their shock at a suspected attack in Thurlow Gardens, Hainault which has left five people in hospital.
Hainault station sword attack: Sadiq Khan statement
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has responded to a major emergency incident by an underground station in Hainault that has put five people in hospital.
Thurlow Gardens, Hainault 'attack' puts five in hospital
Five people have been taken to hospital in connection with an incident in Thurlow Gardens, Hainault which saw a man with a sword arrested.
Thurlow Gardens Hainault ‘stabbing’ is ‘not terror-related’
A critical incident near a Tube station in Hainault has been declared to be not terror-related.
Bring on summer!
The Mercury shopping centre in Romford offers a variety of fashion brands like George at Asda, Bonmarché, and Yours. George at Asda is the UK’s third-largest fashion retailer, offering affordable family-friendly fashion, including the Billie Faires collection. Bonmarché features a stunning colle...
Thurlow Gardens Hainault 'attack': Pictures from the scene
Police cars have been pictured at the scene of a critical incident by a train station in New North Road, Hainault.
Hainault Ilford Tube station 'stabbing': Man arrested
A critical incident has been declared after reports of several people stabbed outside a tube station in Ilford.
Thurlow Gardens Hainault 'sword attack' - LIVE
Police have closed an underground station amid a police investigation.
Spring Wellness comes to The Mercury.
Spring Wellness at The Mercury was launched with a visit from Wellgate Community Farm. Spending time with animals has proven to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as boosting moods.
Romford MP condemns Town Hall damage as ‘act of mindless vandalism’.
In a statement following the smashing of windows at Havering Town Hall, Andrew Rosindell M.P., Member of Parliament for Romford, condemned the “mindless vandalism” at Havering Town Hall.
How long does the Mayor of London serve? All to know
The Mayor of London is a critical political role currently held by Sadiq Khan, this is everything you need to know about the role.