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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

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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

Daily Mirror

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

Evening Standard

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

Liverpool Echo

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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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.

The Independent UK

Sun-worshipping mother reveals how her passion for tanning almost cost her her sight

Cheryl Wilson, 40, of Romford was horrified when her optician revealed her “foggy vision” was the result of a cataract-like growth in her right eye

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Romford bus crash: At least 15 injured as double-decker smashes into wall

The London Ambulance Service also attended the scene in East London as there are believed to be 10 to 15 casualties - at least five have been taken to hospital

Evening Standard

Six people taken to hospital after bus crashes into wall in east London

Six people have been admitted to hospital after a 174 bus crashed into a wall in east London on Wednesday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Emmanuel Odunlami: Police name man, 32, stabbed to death near St Paul’s Cathedral

Emmanuel Odunlami, from Romford, east London, died in hospital

The Independent UK

Police name man, 32, stabbed to death near St Paul’s Cathedral

Emmanuel Odunlami, from Romford, east London, died in hospital.

Evening Standard

Appeal to identify man after woman, 49, raped in Romford

Detectives would like to identify the man in the image

Evening Standard

June Brown mural appears in Romford after death of EastEnders’ star

EastEnders star June Brown has been memorialised in a striking mural painted in Romford

Evening Standard

Living in Romford: nearly 1,000 new homes near east London Crossrail stop get planning approval

The east London development got the go-ahead after nine years of uncertainty

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