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Locals settle debate on whether Romford is in Essex or London
The debate has been going on for quite some time!
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Barking man accused of murder after man shot is named
Masum Miah, 42, was found at the scene with gunshot wound and despite best efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene
Series of failures 'contributed to the death' of man who choked on croissant
There was a delay in Paul receiving first aid
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Two new chain food stores to open at Romford hospital this year
They will offer "more choice" for both patients and staff
The Essex area with biggest 'baby bust' since 2010 where fewer children are being born
Fewer babies are being born compared to 15 years ago
Police share image of man they want to speak to after District Line sexual assault
Police would like to speak to him
Man dies surrounded by family after attack at Liverpool Street Staton after Notting Hill Carnival
He was travelling back from Notting Hill Carnival
Brand new 'express' bus service on Essex border to 'reduce' journey times
It will make travelling to hospitals and railway stations faster
Man left fighting for his life after tube station attack following Notting Hill Carnival
A man from Essex has been accused of attacking him
The Essex area named one of the most unfriendly places to live in England
It's one of the 10 of the least friendly places
Trains to popular Essex summer destinations cancelled due to 'uneven' track
The disruption follows the prolonged dry weather
Dramatic police chase sees "dangerous" men arrested as police discover machetes
Three machetes were recovered from the scene
Dozens of firefighters rush to industrial estate blaze as smoke seen for miles
Around 70 firefighters are at the scene
Ilford man forced to pay over £1,500 after a single cigarette was thrown from his car
He failed to provide information regarding who was driving the car
Outraged neighbours fear increased risk of crashes as illegal car park near Stansted Airport doubles in size despite ban
The owners of the car park, built on farmland, were told to stop trading but it has been estimated that the operation has doubled in size
10 people found living in illegal tobacco “distribution hub” after raid
More than 113,000 cigarettes and up to ten people have been discovered
Chadwell Heath corner shop forced to shut for months due to illegal activity
The shop was ordered to close
Is Vodafone down? Users report issues with broadband and mobile internet
VodafoneThree users have reported issues with the broadband provider.
Aldi to rebrand as 'Baldi' for one day to help break Guinness World Record
Aldi will temporarily rebrand itself as 'Baldi' on Friday (July 10) in tribute to Pitbull’s headline show at BST Hyde Park.
London named vehicle theft capital as one in every 104 residents affected
London has been named the vehicle theft capital of England and Wales, with one in every 104 residents affected by vehicle crime in 2025, according to new analysis of official crime data.