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Vacant historic pub taken over by new owners - with plans to open restaurant
A disused Victorian pub in Romford that was vacant for years has been taken over by new owners. The Durham Arms, in Brentwood Road, Romford, was bought by private investment company C4Chatga Ltd earlier this month. A notice on the property
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Girl, 5, still in critical condition a week after falling from window
A five-year-old girl remains in hospital in a critical condition a week after falling from a window in Harold Hill. Police were called to Darlington Gardens at 4.15pm last Saturday (November 18). Officers had received reports that a girl had
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Concerns raised around plans for day centre redevelopment
A Havering Council-owned company's plans for new homes in Harold Wood faced questions from councillors. Mercury Land Holdings (MLH) is proposing to redevelop the former St Bernard’s Day Centre in Harold Wood into nine flats. However, a council
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Historic photos look back at some of Havering's lost pubs
Havering has lost many pubs over the years so we have rounded up a selection of snaps of former watering holes in the borough. From The Cherry Tree in Rainham captured in 1970, to The Marlborough in Romford ten years later, Havering has a litany
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East London Tube disruption expected after Elizabeth line closures
Tube services in east London are set for disruption over the weekend with part of the Elizabeth line closed on both days. There will be no services on the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Stratford, or the branch to Abbey Wood throughout today
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c2c reveals how services will be impacted by December industrial action
Train operator c2c has revealed how its services will be impacted by industrial action on several days in December. Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (Aslef) has announced a strike for Tuesday, December 5 with action short
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'The biggest we've ever done' - Romford to host Christmas performances and activities
A mix of festive attractions and activities is set to come to Romford. Romford Business Improvement District (BID) will host a series of performances as part of its Enchanted Christmas event in the town centre. It will run from today (November