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Havering Council admit to technical error and apologise after entire car parks given parking fines despite residents payments.
On Friday 19 April, a council owned car park in Collier Row saw a parking warden ticket every vehicle in the car park with angry residents showing the warden that they had clearly paid. The warden once again stated 'he didn't care' and that residents had to appeal.
London Mayoral candidate Susan Hall visits Romford promising to remove ULEZ and bring back borough policing.
Conservative London Mayoral candidate Susan Hall went on walkabout through Romford on Friday meeting many local residents and guaranteeing to remove the outer ULEZ expansion from day one. The Conservative candidate was joined by the Member of Parliament for Romford Andrew Rosindell and GLA Havering ...
Celebrating St. George’s Day with Romford District Scouts
On April 21st, Romford District Scouts celebrated St. George's Day with a parade in Collier Row. Over 700 young scouts and leaders, supported by 400 adult volunteers, marched through the town. The event included a church service, awards ceremony, and a play for younger members, showcasing unity and ...
VIDEO:Much loved Collier Row shop owners leave store after 34 years.
After three decades of owning Collier Row News, Dilip and Nisha Patel have handed their keys over to a new owner.
Spectacular Family Fun Day with Mitchells Miracles!
Mitchells Miracles is hosting a community event at Raphaels Park in Romford on June 22nd, 2024. The event features over 40 local business stalls, entertainment, and activities for all ages. The charity is also seeking volunteers for various roles. This is a great opportunity to support a worthy caus...
'Constant street drinking and public defecation is ruining our park', Ilford residents say
Frustrated locals say they have seen people drinking alcohol in the streets, acting aggressively, and even dealing drugs
Romford’s Raphael park run revealed as the fifth busiest in London.
Saturday parkrun crowds are taking over London, which could be a growing concern for Havering locals as new research reveals that Raphael parkrun is the fifth most crowded location for the weekly event in the city.
Essex Sainsbury's worker sacked after 20 years for clicking 'zero bags used' on self-service checkout
Mr Doffou, giving evidence, accepted Sainsbury's zero tolerance approach to theft but insisted he was 'tied' and "unaware of what he was doing" when he took them without paying
‘Imaginary Romford’ eco friendly event at the Mercury attracts over 400 residents.
This Weekend, level one of The Mercury Shopping Centre was transformed into a miniature utopia by over 200 children and families putting their mark on an ‘imaginary Romford’ built from scratch with the ideas of kids. Imagine if instead of a shopping centre we had a zoo, or we had more bookshops?...
Man falls to death from Gough Walk, Poplar balcony
A man has died after falling from a balcony in Poplar - the Met Police has launched an investigation.
M25 Essex fatal crash near Dartford Crossing: Two men bailed
Two men who were arrested after a fatal crash near the Dartford Crossing have been released on bail.
Sami Sidhom fatal stabbing: Plea for justice six years on
Detectives have launched a fresh appeal to the public six years after the fatal stabbing of Queen Mary University student Sami Sidhom in Forest Gate as he walked home from a West Ham game.
Petrol price warning to drivers as costs rise 8p per litre
The RAC are warning it is going to be a "tough year" for drivers
c2c train delays expected all day after fallen tree damage
Major delays are expected to last until the end of the day on c2c after storm damage to its overhead electric wires last night.
Monega Road, East Ham stabbing: Person in hospital
A person is in hospital following a stabbing in a residential road in East Ham last night.
London's most expensive streets to buy a home revealed
Rightmove has revealed what streets in London are the most expensive to buy a home with one costing £9.6m
c2c and Overground trains cancelled after strong winds
Passengers are facing serious disruption on two east London train lines - c2c and Overground - after damage to overhead electric wires last night.
VIDEO:Romford MP hits out at lack of proper policing across Havering stating:”A recent crime wave across Gidea Park and Romford stabbings have created an atmosphere of fear that I am not prepared to tolerate.”
Under the Mayor of London's tenure, crime has skyrocketed, leaving communities like Romford vulnerable and unsafe. A recent crime wave in Gidea Park and a stabbing in Romford have created an atmosphere of fear that I am not prepared to tolerate in Romford.
Harold Hill and Rainham have 'significant deprivation'
A report produced by Havering Council has identified “significant pockets of deprivation” where residents face considerably lower life expectancies than other wards.
Jimmy Carr reveals he almost died from meningitis as a child
Jimmy Carr has shared that when he was a child he had a health scare when battling meningitis