Three fatal crashes occurred in London and Kent over the weekend, resulting in multiple injuries and road closures. London Weekend Crashes Leave Three Dead and Five Injured This info covers crashes Newsquest London knows about and reported. These crashes happened between February 14 and 15 in Rainham, Upminster, Romford, and Kent. The police and ambulance…
Long term abandoned vehicles in Romford car park prompts council intervention after resident reports. Abandoned Cars Plague Marwell Close Car Park in Romford So, a person living on Marwell Close reported a problem in August 2024. There were abandoned cars needing repair, and someone left a loading truck there. Jane Keane, a local councillor, looked…
Explore Havering retail history with old shop photos from Romford, Hornchurch, and Rainham, showing changes across a century. Havering Shops Through Time See Lost Debenhams and Woolworths Let’s check out some old shop photos. These images show Havering’s retail changes across almost a century. We can see how shops looked long ago. The photos feature…
Plan ahead Londoners Travel disruptions hit several lines this weekend. Engineering maintenance is underway. Tube and Overground Closures Across London This Weekend: Full Details Lots of Tube and Overground work happens this weekend, as engineers maintain London’s busy transport network. The Underground, handling five million daily riders, boasts 250 miles of track and 272 stations.…
Near By Cash & Carry in Romford seeks permission for a covered stall, expanding its shopfront into parking spaces. Romford Grocer Seeks Approval for Shopfront Stall on Victoria Road A local shop on Victoria Road wants to build more space. It’s a small grocery and convenience store run by a family. They asked Havering Council…
Havering Islamic Cultural Centre hosts a drop-in at The Brewery to discuss plans for a new mosque on South Street, Romford. Romford Mosque Plans: Brewery Hosts Drop-In on South Street Project The Havering Islamic Cultural Centre plans a new mosque. They are holding a drop-in event involving the old Brickyard bar, later Smokey’s Shack, on…
A 74-year-old man suffered fractures following an altercation with a parking warden near a school in Romford, London. Man Fractured After Parking Warden Incident Near School in Romford A 74-year-old man got hurt after a parking ticket disagreement involving a traffic warden. Peter Elliott was taking grandkids to school on January 17. He parked near…
A Romford man died in a single-vehicle crash near Churchinford. A GoFundMe page is set up to assist his family. Tragic Crash Claims Romford Man Near Churchinford, West Somerset A man named Oleksandr Rudko died in a car crash near Churchinford on Sunday, February 9. The crash happened on Red Lane, and police arrived at…
Sutra, a new Indian restaurant, is opening on Main Road in Gidea Park February 21st, offering real Indian food. Sutra Indian Restaurant Set to Open in Gidea Park Main Road Location Hey, guess what? Sutra opens on Main Road on February 21. It’s taking over Kushi’s old spot. Kushi had a short run after opening…
A GoFundMe campaign raises over £3100 to support the family of Oleksander Rudko after a fatal car accident. Funds Soar for Family of Man Who Died in West Somerset Car Crash Oleksander Rudko was from Romford. He drove a white Peugeot 3008. His car crashed near Red Lane in Churchinford, West Somerset on Sunday, February…