Lockdown easing

Havering Museum collects and preserves objects which record the history of the borough.

Lockdown easing

Havering Museum reopens for the first time in 16 months

Passengers wearing face masks on the Jubilee Line in East London

Passengers wearing face masks on the Jubilee Line in East London

Lockdown easing

Will you wear a face mask post Freedom Day?: Readers share their opinions

The Brookside Theatre in Romford is entirely self-sufficient.

The Brookside Theatre in Romford is entirely self-sufficient.

Romford businesses to 'put safety first' on Freedom Day

Fred and Richard Fairbrass of Right Said Fred criticised people wearing masks during the pandemic

Fred and Richard Fairbrass of Right Said Fred criticised people wearing masks during the pandemic

Lockdown easing

Comedian: 'I'd ask for band's advice on egg and soldiers, not masks'

Covid cases have spiked across east London

Covid cases have spiked across east London

New data shows steep spike in Covid cases across east London

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Monday July 12, 2021.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Monday July 12, 2021.

In-depth: Boris Johnson's Covid 'freedom day' speech

Mr Javid said it was the

Mr Javid said it was the

'If not now, when?' - Health Secretary confirms July 19 unlocking

The Recorder asked readers for their views on face coverings: come July 19, should masks become optional?

The Recorder asked readers for their views on face coverings: come July 19, should masks become optional?

Lockdown easing

Freedom Day: What do you think about masks becoming optional?

'Learn to live with Covid' - PM to reveal major easing of lockdown rules

Social distancing may no longer be required from July 19 as part of plans to end England's lockdown restrictions.

Social distancing may no longer be required from July 19 as part of plans to end England's lockdown restrictions.

Social distancing may end on July 19, reports suggest

The independent Brentwood travel agency shares its top tips for holidays this summer

The independent Brentwood travel agency shares its top tips for holidays this summer

Lockdown easing

Holidays this summer: Top tips from a Shenfield travel agency

Brentwood Mutual Aid have been supporting the borough's residents

Brentwood Mutual Aid have been supporting the borough's residents

Lockdown easing

'End of lockdown is not the end': Mutual Aid group vows to continue

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Monday June 14, 2021.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, during a media briefing in Downing Street, London, on coronavirus (Covid-19). Picture date: Monday June 14, 2021.

Letters: Delay of 'Freedom Day'

Cllr Viddy Persaud is urging Havering residents to use the Ask for Angela scheme

Cllr Viddy Persaud is urging Havering residents to use the Ask for Angela scheme

Havering Council

Ask for Angela if you feel unsafe at night, says Havering councillor

As lockdown continues to ease, hugging is allowed

As lockdown continues to ease, hugging is allowed

Lockdown easing

Comedian on lockdown easing: 'Stop it with the hugs'

Artistic director of the Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch, Douglas Rintoul, has spoken about the return of live theatre this week.

Artistic director of the Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch, Douglas Rintoul, has spoken about the return of live theatre this week.

Lockdown easing

'A building full of energy': Theatre boss delighted to return

Lorna and Georgina were counting down the days until May 17 when they could get back to the Liberty Bell in Romford

Lorna and Georgina were counting down the days until May 17 when they could get back to the Liberty Bell in Romford

Lockdown easing

Shopping centre's restaurants and bingo hall welcome back indoor customers

Romford MP Andrew Rosindell cut the ribbon with club presidents Richard Bolton and Vicky Hurrell.

Romford MP Andrew Rosindell cut the ribbon with club presidents Richard Bolton and Vicky Hurrell.

Lockdown easing

Romford Bowling Club celebrates reopening with Andrew Rosindell MP

The BMA is clear that using lateral flow testing to enable social contact is by no means a green light for normal behaviour

The BMA is clear that using lateral flow testing to enable social contact is by no means a green light for normal behaviour

Letter: Be cautious with new Indian Covid variant

Regularly check your kitchen cupboards, skirting boards and under furniture for signs of mouse droppings to tell if you have mice in your home.

Regularly check your kitchen cupboards, skirting boards and under furniture for signs of mouse droppings to tell if you have mice in your home.

Lockdown easing

Is there a mouse in your house? And how can you get rid of it?

The racing track will allow 400 people in at a time

The racing track will allow 400 people in at a time

Lockdown easing

'It has been a tough time' - Romford Dogs reopens for spectators

Hornchurch celebrating after beating Notts County in the FA Trophy semi-final at Meadow Lane

Hornchurch celebrating after beating Notts County in the FA Trophy semi-final at Meadow Lane

Lockdown easing

Julia Lopez MP: Hornchurch FC reaching Wembley is a great local achievement

Hop Inn micropub owners Alison Taffs and Phil Cooke can't wait to see their regulars next week

Hop Inn micropub owners Alison Taffs and Phil Cooke can't wait to see their regulars next week

Lockdown easing

Indoor pubs and bingo halls excited to open from May 17

Shoppers may be allowed to ditch the masks from next month. Pictured are shopping in Norwich wearing masks

Shoppers may be allowed to ditch the masks from next month. Pictured are shopping in Norwich wearing masks

Masks scrapped 'as early as next month' and over 35s jabs 'soon'

Romford Greyhound Stadium will be opening its doors to the public on May 17

Romford Greyhound Stadium will be opening its doors to the public on May 17

Lockdown easing

Romford venues prepare to reopen on May 17

Shops and pubs reopened in Romford as Covid restrictions are eased

Shops and pubs reopened in Romford as Covid restrictions are eased

Havering Council

'Helping residents get back to our town centres safely'

Havering residents can park for free until the end of this week.

Havering residents can park for free until the end of this week.

Lockdown easing

Last chance to make use of free parking in Havering to support local shops

Cinemas are allowed to reopen on May 17

Cinemas are allowed to reopen on May 17

Lockdown easing

Romford cinemas announce reopening plans after lockdown

The Romford dogs will be back from May 17 at the stadium in London Road

The Romford dogs will be back from May 17 at the stadium in London Road

Lockdown easing

What is changing as lockdown eases on May 17?

Dexter became a wellbeing dog after being kicked out of sniffer-dog training for being too friendly

Dexter became a wellbeing dog after being kicked out of sniffer-dog training for being too friendly

King George Hospital

Hospitals hold pet therapy days to thank staff after 'challenging year'

Shops and pubs reopened last week in Romford Town Centre as Covid restrictions are eased. Picture by Ellie Hoskins

Shops and pubs reopened last week in Romford Town Centre as Covid restrictions are eased. Picture by Ellie Hoskins

Lockdown easing

Romford has one of UK's best retail recoveries, footfall data suggests

Shops and pubs reopen in Romford Town Centre as Covid restrictions are eased.
Sisters Jane Swan and Anne Dawson with their shopping bags.
Picture by Ellie Hoskins

Shops and pubs reopen in Romford Town Centre as Covid restrictions are eased.
Sisters Jane Swan and Anne Dawson with their shopping bags.
Picture by Ellie Hoskins

Lockdown easing

Shoppers and traders enjoy Romford market and high street in the sunshine

Pubs with outdoor seating have reopened their doors

Pubs with outdoor seating have reopened their doors

'I'm appalled at no-show bookings as pubs reopen'

Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch will receive a further £148,500 from the government to prepare for reopening and recovery

Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch will receive a further £148,500 from the government to prepare for reopening and recovery

Havering South is one of the best vaccination teams in the country

Romford Market has fully reopened after months of only operating essential shops and food stalls

Romford Market has fully reopened after months of only operating essential shops and food stalls

Lockdown easing

Stall holders 'chuffed' as Romford Market reopens

Staff at Eyelash Bar in Romford Shopping Hall celebrate their first day in the salon

Staff at Eyelash Bar in Romford Shopping Hall celebrate their first day in the salon

Lockdown easing

Best friends open beauty academy in Romford Shopping Hall

Barry Couch and Jay Guilder enjoying a pint outside of The Lamb, pictured with pub manager Tracy Chillingworth

Barry Couch and Jay Guilder enjoying a pint outside of The Lamb, pictured with pub manager Tracy Chillingworth

Shopkeepers and customers celebrate as Romford high streets reopen

Cosmessex receptionist Donna Waller said people had been booking their appointments in for months

Cosmessex receptionist Donna Waller said people had been booking their appointments in for months

Brentwood shops and salons welcome back happy customers as lockdown eases

A queue of shoppers form outside Primark in Romford

A queue of shoppers form outside Primark in Romford

Hundreds of shoppers queue outside Primark in Romford as restrictions ease

Toasting to a long-awaited pint with pals

Toasting to a long-awaited pint with pals

Lockdown easing

Top Havering pubs open with beer gardens