Thank YOUth Music Event Coming to Romford
There’s a music event coming to Romford soon called ‘Thank YOUth’ It’s a celebration of young people coming out of lockdown. Thank YOUth is an event to celebrate young people…
Doorman knocks bloke out cold at Rising Sun in Hornchurch
The Rising Sun was recently closed because of an incident involving a man and the doorman At the time the Rising Sun was quoted as saying Since then this video…
It’s my turn now: A Journey Towards Freedom – new book published by a resident local to Hornchurch
Local resident, Claire Bloomfield, has recently published her first book. The book is called ‘It’s my turn now: A journey Towards Freedom’ and documents Claire’s highs and lows and the…
Walking back into History with the RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre
Walking into the Hornchurch Heritage Centre takes me back, previously I worked at St George’s Hospital and at the time I’d taken the chance to look around this very unused…
‘You can’t stop the Beat!’ Hairspray is coming to Romford!
The Brookside Theatre has assembled a hugely talented and energetic cast of performers to star in their upcoming production of the Tony Award winning, feel-good family musical Hairspray this September.…
How you felt during Covid lockdown
A group in the Romford Mercury Shopping Centre were creating a poster that showed how people felt during lockdown It allowed people to draw on the wall with images of…
RAFA Club Open Day
On Sunday 29th August (next Sunday) the RAFA Club-Carlton Rd-Romford will be holding its annual “Open Day” event. Obviously, because of the Covid pandemic, we were unable to hold the…
Have your say: Help to improve Town Centres across Havering
As we continue to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Havering Council wants to hear from residents, businesses and visitors about how we can improve and revitalise five of our town…
Estate Improvement Programme back underway following pandemic
Council-owned housing estates across Havering are set for major improvement works over the next five years, as part of the Council’s pledge to ensure no resident is left behind. The…
Plans for an enduring and living COVID-19 memorial
Havering Council has announced plans to commemorate the impact of COVID-19 on our communities through the planting of over 1,000 trees at selected sites. It is hoped that these trees…
Havering Town Centre Recovery Plan
Havering Council says they are looking for ways to improve the town centres To do this they have released virtual maps of Collier Row, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Rainham and Upminster.…
Students in Havering celebrate A-Level results
Hundreds of pupils across the borough received their A-level results today for the second year in a row without sitting their exams. The continued pandemic meant that pupils’ grades were…
Hornchurch FC players celebrate with fans during victory parade tour
Fans and residents alike finally had the chance to celebrate this weekend, after Havering Council rolled out an open top bus for Hornchurch FC to parade the FA Trophy. Football…
RAF Hornchurch
If your into the history of The Battle of Britain and RAF Hornchurch, then this is the place to visit, RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre in Hornchurch, Essex. There are many…
Havering Mind event this weekend
Havering Mind are delighted to see the return of our annual summer events – the ‘Essex Tribute Fest’ and ‘Essex Family Fest’. These take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday…
Review of ‘Love Letters’ at The Queen’s Theatre
Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul brings a new jukebox musical to The Queen’s Theatre called ‘Love Letters’ in which he asks what would you do if you received a love letter…
c2c launches special new Mini Break ticket for staycationers
South Essex train operator Trenitalia c2c has launched a new money-saving Mini Break ticket for customers planning a long weekend in the capital or a seaside break in Southend, and…