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UK town sparks backlash after banning hoodies to tackle anti-social behaviour

People visiting in Romford will not be allowed to wear ski masks, hoodies or helmets that cover their face as part of a trial scheme

Daily Mirror

‘Stupid!’ Uproar in Romford as hoodies banned in shopping areas

The symbol of antisocial behaviour is back in the limelight as one London borough outlaws it

The Guardian - UK

Teen said 'people are going to get terrorised' before killing woman, 88, with firework

Kai Cooper, 19, and another teen who can't be named for legal reason, posted a firework through the letterbox of 88-year-old Josephine Smith's house in Romford, leading to her death in a house fire

Daily Mirror

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Brits storm out of Lanzarote holiday villa - as pool was 24C instead of 30C

Mum Gulnara Adomene, from Romford in East London, was staying at a pricey beachfront villa in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, with her pal Luda and both their kids

Daily Mirror

Harrowing 999 call audio of brave girl, 5, saying her mum 'got sick and isn't breathing'

Brave Zaynab Qasim was able to direct London Ambulance Service right to her location in Romford after her mum Samina Iqbal collapsed in the car during a school run

Daily Mirror

Man, 23, arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl in Romford

Officers also seized a shotgun, ammunition cartridges and a significant number of Class B drugs at the suspect’s address

Evening Standard

Three teenage boys stabbed near east London train station

Teenagers aged 15, 16 and 17 found with stab wounds in Romford

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Romford: Three teenagers stabbed near train station

Police and paramedics were called to South Street at 5.38pm to reports of a stabbing

Evening Standard

Teenager guilty over death of pensioner in firework letterbox prank

Josephine Smith, 88, died after the firework set fire to her home in Romford, Essex, in October 2021.

The Independent UK

Elderly patient in east London hospital waited nearly two days for bed, report finds

Health regulator raises ‘significant concerns’ over ‘overcrowding’ in A&E at Queen’s Hospital in Romford

Evening Standard

Romford: Man arrested in hospital after ‘knife fight’ in east London

The incident took place at Gallows Corner on the A127 in Romford

Evening Standard

Man 'stabbed' after vicious pair hacked at each other with machetes in broad daylight

Met Police officers have launched an investigation after a man suffered severe stab injuries in a brutal exchange in Romford, London, was caught on video and shared on social media

Daily Mirror

Where to buy in 2023: home counties towns with future investment, Crossrail links and new homes

Looking for more bang for your buck, a fast commute and potential future house price growth? These Home Counties towns are worth a look

Evening Standard

Mum diagnosed with terminal cancer after doctors said back pain was pregnancy cramps

A family are now considering legal action for clinical negligence following Mazeda Aktar's diagnosis with terminal lung cancer, after doctors at Queen’s Hospital in Romford said her symptoms were not a cause for worry

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Evening Standard

Mortgage advice: ‘I want to sell my shared ownership flat but have cladding issues. What are my options?’

Film-maker Reece Lipman wants to sell his shared-ownership flat in Romford so he can buy a new home with his partner

The Guardian - UK

London school uses law change to replace striking staff with agency workers

Drapers’ Pyrgo primary in Romford, where top managers were paid total of £1.49m in benefits, cut salaries or hours of 10 support staff

Evening Standard

Crossrail guide to Romford: average house prices and Elizabeth line journey times from central London

This multicultural Essex town — one of the strongest Crossrail performers for house price growth — is proving popular with east London upsizers and first-time buyers.

Evening Standard

Appeal after alleged robbery at Romford railway station

Two men were said to approached the victim at Romford railway station

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Love Island winner Kem Cetinay helping police after fatal crash

The 26-year-old reality star was involved in a collision with a motorcycle in Romford, London

The Independent UK

Love Island star Kem Cetinay helping police after involvement in fatal collision

The 26-year-old reality star was unharmed in the crash in Romford, east London.

Evening Standard

Laurel and Hardy statues recovered nearly a year after theft from Romford home

Lesley Haylett said she and her partner Peter Elliott were delighted at the discovery

Irish Mirror

Shoppers horrified as two-week-old baby falls from escalator in Primark

A spokesperson has confirmed that an incident involving a baby took place at their Romford store in East London on Monday. Witnesses reported hearing the child scream

Daily Mirror

Primark shoppers horrified as two-week-old baby falls from escalator

Primark has confirmed that an incident involving a baby took place at their Romford store in East London on Monday. Witnesses reported hearing the child scream

Evening Standard

In the race to catch up with inflation, the Bank of England lags behind

In greyhound races, the hare always wins. The greyhounds settle for the minor places. Head to Romford and you might catch tonight’s last race, in which Our Boy Walker is scheduled to go head-to-head with, among others, Bubbly Maniac. May the best dog come second.

Evening Standard

Met Police officer admits driving after sinking at least seven pints of cider at Romford pub

A Metropolitan Police officer who got behind the wheel of his car after sinking at least seven pints of cider was cleared of drink driving after a key witness was omitted from the criminal case against him.

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