King George Hospital in Ilford has set a new record after completing 20 operations across three theatres in one day. The high-volume programme is targeting patients who have faced waits of up to 40 weeks for general surgery. A total of 33 patients were treated across two weekend sessions in July and August.
Two vulnerable residents in Barking and Dagenham have been safeguarded from criminal exploitation after council officers and the Metropolitan Police took action against people who
Havering Council is responding to falling water levels at Langtons Gardens following prolonged dry and hot weather. The lake relies on groundwater and surface run-off, leaving it vulnerable to evaporation. Contractors are set to remove fish from the lake following advice from the Environment Agency.
Bedrock Radio’s Asha visited The Institute in Braintree – a hidden gem and the town’s only dedicated theatre. She interviewed directors Lewis Codling and Jim Hollands about its inclusive community focus, exciting future plans, and the need for local support to sustain the historic listed building.
Asha, host of Bedrock Radio’s Saturday Jukebox (Saturdays 4 PM – 6 PM), recently dropped by Braintree Mencap – To discover more about the local charity dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, as well as supporting their families and carers.
A new Family Welcome Centre has opened in Harold Hill, providing 74 self-contained homes for Havering families in temporary accommodation. The council says the development will help keep families closer to local services while saving an estimated £1.7 million a year by reducing reliance on hotels and other costly temporary housing.
First Bus Essex has expanded Bus route B1 directly linking Basildon and Laindon to Harold Wood, providing a connection to the Elizabeth Line. Which also provides a new and much-welcome bus connection that crosses the Greater London / Essex border. With the B1 running every 20 minutes and singles fares just £3.
A new out-of-hours mental health support service has opened at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Havering, offering free, confidential help for adults experiencing emotional distress. The Reset Hub is open every evening and weekend without the need for an appointment or referral, providing an alternative to A&E for people in mental health crisis.
The Lower Thames Crossing has reached another major milestone after National Highways announced the company that will build the giant tunnel boring machine set to
More than 113,000 illegal cigarettes worth over £102,000 have been seized during a major Trading Standards operation in Dagenham. Investigators believe the premises was being used as a distribution hub supplying illicit tobacco to shops across Barking and Dagenham, with enquiries continuing into a wider criminal network.
