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Opening Day Win For Boro
In the Essex Senior League opener, Romford secured a 2-1 victory over Basildon United, with Alfie Leach scoring the winning goal shortly after coming on as a substitute, following Jaxon Brown's first-half strike.
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Breaking: Fire On Farmers Field In North Ockendon
A fire has broken out on a farmer’s field on Fenn Lane in North Ockendon. Firefighters are currently at the
Residents Fight Plans to Sell Alcohol at New Rainham Café.
Six residents living near a new café in Rainham say it should not be allowed to sell alcohol, writes local
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Romford Mini Market Shut Down After £8,000 Illegal Tobacco Haul Seized in Police Raid.
A Romford business has been ordered to close for three months after Havering Council’s trading standards officers and police seized
Residents Call for Como Street Meeting in Romford.
Thirty residents from the Como St car park area have joined together to request a meeting with the new Councillors
Police Cold Case: Do You Remember Suzanne? The Harold Hill Teenager Who Vanished Almost 50 Years Ago.
Nearly 50 years after 14-year-old Harold Hill schoolgirl Suzanne Lawrence vanished without a trace, detectives have launched a renewed appeal
Sport Report – World Cup Roundup
Hi everyone, its Jasper, junior sport’s reporter, here with a new article. I hope you all enjoyed the 2026 World
Romford’s Brock Whiston Crowned Commonwealth Champion With Games Record Performance
Romford’s Brock Whiston has been crowned Commonwealth champion after producing a stunning performance to win gold in the SB8 100m
Need More Space? New Self Storage Facility Opens in the Heart of Romford
Whether you’re moving home, growing a business or simply running out of space, a brand new self storage facility has
Why Are So Many Fires Breaking Out at Ingrebourne Valley? Residents Demand Answers
As firefighters continue to battle yet another series of grass fires at Ingrebourne Valley, frustrated residents are asking the same
Margaret Mullane MP Calls for Urgent Wildfire Task Force After Havering Hit by Record Number of Grass Fires
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham Margaret Mullane has called for an urgent multi-agency task force to tackle
Around 60 Firefighters Tackle Large Grass Fire in Rainham
Around 60 firefighters were called to tackle a large grass fire near Berwick Pond Road in Rainham this afternoon, after
Havering Records London’s Highest Number of Grass Fires as Fire Brigade Faces Busiest Day of 2026
Havering recorded more grass fires than any other London borough as firefighters battled soaring temperatures and dangerous wildfire conditions during
Eight Fire Engines Tackle Large Grass Fire in Hornchurch
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters are currently tackling a significant grass fire near South End Road in Hornchurch.
‘Reform UK is not Fiddling Whilst Havering Burns-We are Focusing on the Real Problems facing our Borough!’-Andrew Rosindell MP.
The Member of Parliament for Romford-Andrew Rosindell MP writes in the Havering Daily. The article produced by Margaret Mullane M.P.
100 Firefighters Tackle Major Grass Fire in Rainham
Around 100 firefighters were called to tackle a large grass fire near Acer Avenue in Rainham yesterday evening. Fifteen fire
“We are working closely with the London Fire Brigade, and the Metropolitan Police to establish the cause of these fires”-Havering’s Council Leader.
Havering Council Leader Cllr Keith Prince has spoken out following yesterday’s series of grass fires across the borough, describing the
Two Fires in One Day at Ingrebourne Valley as Police Support Unit and Helicopter Deployed.
Concerns are growing after two separate fires broke out at Ingrebourne Valley Country Park yesterday, with specialist police officers and
Two Major Grass Fires Break Out in Romford as Firefighters Battle Blazes Across the Borough
Firefighters have been battling two separate grass fires in Romford this evening, with around 120 firefighters deployed across both incidents
Harrow Lodge Fire Spreads in Seconds as Residents Join Fight Against Blaze.
Quick-thinking members of the public and staff from Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre helped tackle a grass fire at Harrow Lodge