Public libraries set for axe as council reveals 'painful decision'
Five public libraries in Havering could close in proposals announced by Havering Council.
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Riddhi writes stories for the Romford Recorder. Before becoming a reporter Riddhi previously worked as a screenwriter and producer. She graduated from Goldsmiths University with a degree in digital journalism - one of four degrees that she holds.
Riddhi writes stories for the Romford Recorder. Before becoming a reporter Riddhi previously worked as a screenwriter and producer. She graduated from Goldsmiths University with a degree in digital journalism - one of four degrees that she holds.
Five public libraries in Havering could close in proposals announced by Havering Council.
A man has been charged with weapons and drugs offences after he was arrested in Brentwood town centre.
Atomic Kitten have been confirmed for Essex Fest, a festival organised by mental health charity Mind returning for its second year in Hornchurch.
A Romford-born pop star, who has rubbed shoulders with ABBA and performed at Eurovision song contests, has described her early days in the town.
Smile London & Essex, a Romford charity that tackles poverty and homelessness, is celebrating a move to a much larger home after a shock eviction.
Armed police were spotted in Harold Hill after reports of a brawl in the area.
Two gang members who murdered Abubakarr ‘Junior’ Jah, 18 - four years after his brother Ahmed Deen-Jah's death in a stabbing - have been convicted.
Two letting agents, who scammed tenants and landlords out of over £24,000, have been sentenced by a court.
A suspect has been arrested after a man was stabbed to death in a residential area in Tower Hamlets.
Havering Council has decided to extend its contract with the RingGo app by two more years.
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