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The fascinating and eerie stories behind five of east London's oldest pubs - Romford Recorder
The fascinating and eerie stories behind five of east London's oldest pubs Romford Recorder
Published on 28 June 2025 | 6:00 pm
Major 1,400-home development in Canning Town moves step closer - Romford Recorder
Major 1,400-home development in Canning Town moves step closer Romford Recorder
Published on 28 June 2025 | 3:25 pm
Four businesses that opened in Havering so far this year you may have missed - Romford Recorder
Four businesses that opened in Havering so far this year you may have missed Romford Recorder
Published on 28 June 2025 | 3:00 pm
How Havering primary schools offered places for the new 2025-26 academic year - Romford Recorder
How Havering primary schools offered places for the new 2025-26 academic year Romford Recorder
Published on 28 June 2025 | 1:00 pm
Havering station to shut both its platforms this summer for refurbishment works - Romford Recorder
Havering station to shut both its platforms this summer for refurbishment works Romford Recorder
Published on 28 June 2025 | 11:50 am
Four campsites and holiday parks in Essex for a top-rated summer staycation - Romford Recorder
Four campsites and holiday parks in Essex for a top-rated summer staycation Romford Recorder
Published on 28 June 2025 | 10:39 am
Councillor calls for CCTV funding after teen attacked in Romford - Yellow Advertiser
Councillor calls for CCTV funding after teen attacked in Romford Yellow Advertiser
Published on 28 June 2025 | 8:00 am
Rainham junction with 'regular' speeding to get safety measures to protect children - Romford Recorder
Rainham junction with 'regular' speeding to get safety measures to protect children Romford Recorder
Published on 28 June 2025 | 6:00 am
Which tube line is predicted to be the hottest this summer? - Romford Recorder
Which tube line is predicted to be the hottest this summer? Romford Recorder
Published on 28 June 2025 | 5:00 am
Fourth man charged after victim stabbed to death in Hounslow - Romford Recorder
Fourth man charged after victim stabbed to death in Hounslow Romford Recorder
Published on 27 June 2025 | 6:14 pm
'Neglected and underused' Hornchurch warehouse could be demolished for new homes - Romford Recorder
'Neglected and underused' Hornchurch warehouse could be demolished for new homes Romford Recorder
Published on 27 June 2025 | 2:00 pm
Woman in her 40s dies after stabbing near Hackney Wick - Romford Recorder
Woman in her 40s dies after stabbing near Hackney Wick Romford Recorder
Published on 27 June 2025 | 1:09 pm
New zebra crossing to reduce crashes at Romford junction where 14 injured - Romford Recorder
New zebra crossing to reduce crashes at Romford junction where 14 injured Romford Recorder
Published on 27 June 2025 | 10:01 am
'You've never seen a fish and chip shop like this' - new chippy to open in Woodford - Romford Recorder
'You've never seen a fish and chip shop like this' - new chippy to open in Woodford Romford Recorder
Published on 27 June 2025 | 10:00 am
Latest food hygiene results for Havering including pub and service station - Romford Recorder
Latest food hygiene results for Havering including pub and service station Romford Recorder
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:46 am
EastEnders legend returning to role after 27 years and teases 'awful surprises' - Romford Recorder
EastEnders legend returning to role after 27 years and teases 'awful surprises' Romford Recorder
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 pm
Iconic road by Leicester Square blocked by emergency incident - Romford Recorder
Iconic road by Leicester Square blocked by emergency incident Romford Recorder
Published on 26 June 2025 | 5:36 pm
Mystery as elderly man found dead with 'incised wound to the abdomen' - Romford Recorder
Mystery as elderly man found dead with 'incised wound to the abdomen' Romford Recorder
Published on 26 June 2025 | 4:28 pm
East Londoners face long wait for justice as court has historically high backlog - Romford Recorder
East Londoners face long wait for justice as court has historically high backlog Romford Recorder
Published on 26 June 2025 | 4:00 pm
New Romford restaurant ‘focused on quality’ reveals expected opening date - Romford Recorder
New Romford restaurant ‘focused on quality’ reveals expected opening date Romford Recorder
Published on 26 June 2025 | 3:30 pm
'We hope common sense will prevail': Nursery to appeal extension plan refusal - Romford Recorder
'We hope common sense will prevail': Nursery to appeal extension plan refusal Romford Recorder
Published on 26 June 2025 | 3:00 pm
Six teens arrested after large fight near Wetherspoon in Romford town centre - Romford Recorder
Six teens arrested after large fight near Wetherspoon in Romford town centre Romford Recorder
Published on 26 June 2025 | 12:56 pm
Six teens arrested after large fight near Wetherspoon in Romford town centre - This Is Local London
Six teens arrested after large fight near Wetherspoon in Romford town centre This Is Local London
Published on 26 June 2025 | 12:56 pm
Rise Park mum-of-two 'losing sleep' over 'nightmare' Gallows Corner closure - Romford Recorder
Rise Park mum-of-two 'losing sleep' over 'nightmare' Gallows Corner closure Romford Recorder
Published on 26 June 2025 | 11:30 am
Manhunt as girl, 15, raped in underpass near London shopping centre - London Evening Standard
Manhunt as girl, 15, raped in underpass near London shopping centre London Evening Standard
Published on 26 June 2025 | 9:44 am
BBC confirms Call the Midwife 'isn't going anywhere' despite reports of axing - Romford Recorder
BBC confirms Call the Midwife 'isn't going anywhere' despite reports of axing Romford Recorder
Published on 26 June 2025 | 6:45 am
Nationwide in Romford to get 'new look' and 'community area' after refurb - Romford Recorder
Nationwide in Romford to get 'new look' and 'community area' after refurb Romford Recorder
Published on 26 June 2025 | 5:00 am
The actors behind the iconic EastEnders character Elaine Peacock - Romford Recorder
The actors behind the iconic EastEnders character Elaine Peacock Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 4:26 pm
'New homes near us will cause gridlock' - Romford Recorder
'New homes near us will cause gridlock' Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 4:00 pm
CBeebies characters hop in to help nursery's fundraiser - Romford Recorder
CBeebies characters hop in to help nursery's fundraiser Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 2:12 pm
The Hornchurch 'child prodigy' who has 450k followers and has filmed with superstars - Romford Recorder
The Hornchurch 'child prodigy' who has 450k followers and has filmed with superstars Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 2:00 pm
Raid on businesses sees sniffer dog uncover illegal tobacco stash - Romford Recorder
Raid on businesses sees sniffer dog uncover illegal tobacco stash Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 1:51 pm
Have an eBay, Vinted or Air BnB account? HMRC has a £1000 warning - Romford Recorder
Have an eBay, Vinted or Air BnB account? HMRC has a £1000 warning Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 1:03 pm
Two Brentwood men involved in £18.4million plot to bring cocaine into Cornwall - Romford Recorder
Two Brentwood men involved in £18.4million plot to bring cocaine into Cornwall Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:31 am
Oasis announces additional tickets are being released as UK tour set to begin - Romford Recorder
Oasis announces additional tickets are being released as UK tour set to begin Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:12 am
Investigation launched after man, 27, found dead in Harold Hill home - Romford Recorder
Investigation launched after man, 27, found dead in Harold Hill home Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 11:00 am
Drone photos capture deserted flyover and works underway for Gallows Corner closure - Romford Recorder
Drone photos capture deserted flyover and works underway for Gallows Corner closure Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 10:35 am
Girl, 15, raped on residential street as police cordon off Romford road - Essex Live
Girl, 15, raped on residential street as police cordon off Romford road Essex Live
Published on 25 June 2025 | 10:12 am
Traffic updates as Gallows Corner closure again causes 'serious' delays - recap - Romford Recorder
Traffic updates as Gallows Corner closure again causes 'serious' delays - recap Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 8:25 am
'An unwelcome shock': Concern at Dartford Crossing charge increase - Romford Recorder
'An unwelcome shock': Concern at Dartford Crossing charge increase Romford Recorder
Published on 25 June 2025 | 5:00 am
Who is Love Island's Caprice Alexandra? Her age, job and where she's from revealed - Capital UK
Who is Love Island's Caprice Alexandra? Her age, job and where she's from revealed Capital UK
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:55 pm
Group of drunk men escorted off Gallows Corner flyover after closure starts - Romford Recorder
Group of drunk men escorted off Gallows Corner flyover after closure starts Romford Recorder
Published on 24 June 2025 | 4:37 pm
Follow rules for Gallows Corner closure or face enforcement action, warns TfL - Romford Recorder
Follow rules for Gallows Corner closure or face enforcement action, warns TfL Romford Recorder
Published on 24 June 2025 | 4:11 pm
Romford man who died after fire tore through house is named - Romford Recorder
Romford man who died after fire tore through house is named Romford Recorder
Published on 24 June 2025 | 4:00 pm
Increased police presence expected after girl, 15, raped in underpass - Southend Echo
Increased police presence expected after girl, 15, raped in underpass Southend Echo
Published on 24 June 2025 | 2:33 pm
Company fined £1,600 after driver drops cigarette in the street - Romford Recorder
Company fined £1,600 after driver drops cigarette in the street Romford Recorder
Published on 24 June 2025 | 2:27 pm
Woman in hospital after ‘rape’ near Underground station in Newham - Romford Recorder
Woman in hospital after ‘rape’ near Underground station in Newham Romford Recorder
Published on 24 June 2025 | 2:24 pm
First Bus offering free trips to Armed Forces members and veterans this weekend - Romford Recorder
First Bus offering free trips to Armed Forces members and veterans this weekend Romford Recorder
Published on 24 June 2025 | 2:05 pm
'I'm watching an 87-year-old business die all because the council closed a car park' - Barking and Dagenham Post
'I'm watching an 87-year-old business die all because the council closed a car park' Barking and Dagenham Post
Published on 24 June 2025 | 1:29 pm
BREAKING: Police Investigate Awful Rape of Teenage Girl in Romford Underpass. - The Havering Daily
BREAKING: Police Investigate Awful Rape of Teenage Girl in Romford Underpass. The Havering Daily
Published on 24 June 2025 | 11:24 am
More than a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas - Romford Recorder
More than a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas Romford Recorder
Published on 24 June 2025 | 10:21 am
Girl, 15, raped in middle-of the night in Romford underpass - Romford Recorder
Girl, 15, raped in middle-of the night in Romford underpass Romford Recorder
Published on 24 June 2025 | 10:16 am
Love Island bombshell from Essex who 'takes no prisoners' says breaking up couples will come 'naturally' - Essex Live
Published on 24 June 2025 | 9:53 am
'Serious delays' build on first day of Gallows Corner closure - Recap - Romford Recorder
'Serious delays' build on first day of Gallows Corner closure - Recap Romford Recorder
Published on 24 June 2025 | 8:12 am
'Close-knit' Romford primary school 'improves significantly' - Romford Recorder
'Close-knit' Romford primary school 'improves significantly' Romford Recorder
Published on 24 June 2025 | 5:00 am
Urgent ‘do not travel’ warning issued for London Waterloo train services - Romford Recorder
Urgent ‘do not travel’ warning issued for London Waterloo train services Romford Recorder
Published on 23 June 2025 | 6:35 pm
How did Havering's MPs vote on assisted dying? - Romford Recorder
How did Havering's MPs vote on assisted dying? Romford Recorder
Published on 23 June 2025 | 4:41 pm
Huge M25 traffic queues after lorry crash near Romford - Romford Recorder
Huge M25 traffic queues after lorry crash near Romford Romford Recorder
Published on 23 June 2025 | 3:16 pm
Romford convict wanted by police for skipping his sentencing - Romford Recorder
Romford convict wanted by police for skipping his sentencing Romford Recorder
Published on 23 June 2025 | 12:40 pm
Man and woman taken to hospital after shooting near Dagenham industrial estate - Romford Recorder
Man and woman taken to hospital after shooting near Dagenham industrial estate Romford Recorder
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:34 am
Police tape off road near Dagenham industrial estate after 'serious incident' - Romford Recorder
Police tape off road near Dagenham industrial estate after 'serious incident' Romford Recorder
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:13 am
Hackney teacher faces child sex abuse charges including 'sending nudes to pupils' - Romford Recorder
Hackney teacher faces child sex abuse charges including 'sending nudes to pupils' Romford Recorder
Published on 23 June 2025 | 11:04 am
Person dies after incident at Bow Church DLR station - Romford Recorder
Person dies after incident at Bow Church DLR station Romford Recorder
Published on 23 June 2025 | 8:58 am
Take on Big John Fisher with a hot wings challenge 'not for the faint-hearted' - Romford Recorder
Take on Big John Fisher with a hot wings challenge 'not for the faint-hearted' Romford Recorder
Published on 23 June 2025 | 4:00 am
The 'picturesque' Essex village with a 200-year-old pub and its own train station - Romford Recorder
The 'picturesque' Essex village with a 200-year-old pub and its own train station Romford Recorder
Published on 22 June 2025 | 3:00 pm
The Essex pub a short drive from Romford hailed as one of the country's best - Romford Recorder
The Essex pub a short drive from Romford hailed as one of the country's best Romford Recorder
Published on 22 June 2025 | 11:00 am
Two men stabbed near a pub in Hornchurch - Romford Recorder
Two men stabbed near a pub in Hornchurch Romford Recorder
Published on 22 June 2025 | 10:46 am
We counted all the empty shops, cafes and old nightclubs in Romford town centre - Romford Recorder
We counted all the empty shops, cafes and old nightclubs in Romford town centre Romford Recorder
Published on 22 June 2025 | 4:00 am
Historic Hornchurch pub to close for a month for major refurbishment - Romford Recorder
Historic Hornchurch pub to close for a month for major refurbishment Romford Recorder
Published on 21 June 2025 | 3:02 pm
'Unsafe' Romford junction with A12 won't get new crossing installed - Romford Recorder
'Unsafe' Romford junction with A12 won't get new crossing installed Romford Recorder
Published on 20 June 2025 | 4:00 pm
Gallows Corner closure: Business owner hits out at TfL over 'uncertainty' - Romford Recorder
Gallows Corner closure: Business owner hits out at TfL over 'uncertainty' Romford Recorder
Published on 20 June 2025 | 3:30 pm
Much Loved Romford Drum And Trumpet Corps Chosen To Play At The 250 Anniversary Of American Independence-Please Help Them Raise Much Needed Funds. - The Havering Daily
Much Loved Romford Drum And Trumpet Corps Chosen To Play At The 250 Anniversary Of American Independence-Please Help Them Raise Much Needed Funds. The Havering Daily
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:04 am
TfL Reject Calls For A Safer Romford Crossing Despite Residents Concerns And Regular Accidents. - The Havering Daily
TfL Reject Calls For A Safer Romford Crossing Despite Residents Concerns And Regular Accidents. The Havering Daily
Published on 20 June 2025 | 5:19 am
'I went to Romford for the first time and found great parks and even better people' - This Is Local London
'I went to Romford for the first time and found great parks and even better people' This Is Local London
Published on 19 June 2025 | 4:00 am
Romford MP And Residents Anger As New Housing Blocks In Romford Bought By Newham Council To House Their Families In Need. - The Havering Daily
Romford MP And Residents Anger As New Housing Blocks In Romford Bought By Newham Council To House Their Families In Need. The Havering Daily
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:42 am
Romford Councillor Calls On Building Safety Regulators To Make Swift Decision over Apartments As Residents Left Unable To Secure Mortgage. - The Havering Daily
Romford Councillor Calls On Building Safety Regulators To Make Swift Decision over Apartments As Residents Left Unable To Secure Mortgage. The Havering Daily
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Romford town centre offices could be converted to 12 flats in new plans - Romford Recorder
Romford town centre offices could be converted to 12 flats in new plans Romford Recorder
Published on 15 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fire destroys half of car repair workshop in Romford - Romford Recorder
Fire destroys half of car repair workshop in Romford Romford Recorder
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am
The empty shops inside one of Romford's shopping centres - Romford Recorder
The empty shops inside one of Romford's shopping centres Romford Recorder
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Romford man, 65, admits sending sexual messages and images to child - Romford Recorder
Romford man, 65, admits sending sexual messages and images to child Romford Recorder
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Romford pub set to shut for a full refurb - and will get a new name - Romford Recorder
Romford pub set to shut for a full refurb - and will get a new name Romford Recorder
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Debate over pronunciation of Romford's Raphael Park divides locals - Romford Recorder
Debate over pronunciation of Romford's Raphael Park divides locals Romford Recorder
Published on 7 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Romford Pride to take place later this month with venue and line-up announced - Romford Recorder
Romford Pride to take place later this month with venue and line-up announced Romford Recorder
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Romford Councillor Launches Investigation Into The Use Of Havering Homes By Other London Boroughs. - The Havering Daily
Romford Councillor Launches Investigation Into The Use Of Havering Homes By Other London Boroughs. The Havering Daily
Published on 3 June 2025 | 7:00 am
The Havering postcodes among 'most affordable' in London for first-time house buyers - Romford Recorder
The Havering postcodes among 'most affordable' in London for first-time house buyers Romford Recorder
Published on 1 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Havering Council To Apply For Grant To Help Refurbish Romford Library. - The Havering Daily
Havering Council To Apply For Grant To Help Refurbish Romford Library. The Havering Daily
Published on 29 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Teenage girls taken to hospital after 'assault' at Romford station - Romford Recorder
Teenage girls taken to hospital after 'assault' at Romford station Romford Recorder
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Romford man, 37, laid dead for weeks after NHS staff 'misled his family' - Romford Recorder
Romford man, 37, laid dead for weeks after NHS staff 'misled his family' Romford Recorder
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Why I Am Backing Our MP’s Campaign For Romford To Join Greater Essex. - The Havering Daily
Why I Am Backing Our MP’s Campaign For Romford To Join Greater Essex. The Havering Daily
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
“Fury in Romford Over New Mosque Plans – ‘We Already Have One, We don’t Need One on Every Corner!’” - The Havering Daily
“Fury in Romford Over New Mosque Plans – ‘We Already Have One, We don’t Need One on Every Corner!’” The Havering Daily
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Romford, Essex or Romford, London? Havering Residents Question Borough’s True Identity - The Havering Daily
Romford, Essex or Romford, London? Havering Residents Question Borough’s True Identity The Havering Daily
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
VIDEO: Police Seize Dogs In Romford After Woman Attacked And Taken To Hospital. - The Havering Daily
VIDEO: Police Seize Dogs In Romford After Woman Attacked And Taken To Hospital. The Havering Daily
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Town Hall Finances Show Frightening Spending And Waste Slams Romford Councillor. - The Havering Daily
Town Hall Finances Show Frightening Spending And Waste Slams Romford Councillor. The Havering Daily
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Pensioner Sadly Dies In Romford House Fire. - The Havering Daily
Pensioner Sadly Dies In Romford House Fire. The Havering Daily
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Romford builder banned for Covid loan abuse agrees to repay money he should never have claimed - GOV.UK
Romford builder banned for Covid loan abuse agrees to repay money he should never have claimed GOV.UK
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Shedkm picked to redevelop Romford shopping centre - The Architects’ Journal
Shedkm picked to redevelop Romford shopping centre The Architects’ Journal
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Can Romford residents end the Essex versus London debate? - BBC
Can Romford residents end the Essex versus London debate? BBC
Published on 2 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Romford Masterplan Adopted by Cabinet – London Borough of Havering - London Borough of Havering
Romford Masterplan Adopted by Cabinet – London Borough of Havering London Borough of Havering
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Temporary Modular Home Installed at Romford Market – London Borough of Havering - London Borough of Havering
Temporary Modular Home Installed at Romford Market – London Borough of Havering London Borough of Havering
Published on 10 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Romford Masterplan Adoption Decision to be presented to Cabinet – London Borough of Havering - London Borough of Havering
Romford Masterplan Adoption Decision to be presented to Cabinet – London Borough of Havering London Borough of Havering
Published on 7 March 2025 | 8:00 am
New family houses proposed for Albert Road, Romford - London Borough of Havering
New family houses proposed for Albert Road, Romford London Borough of Havering
Published on 9 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Romford (Greater London) weather - Met Office
Romford (Greater London) weather Met Office
Published on 27 November 2024 | 1:31 pm