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60 Years Ago Today…..
2024 marks the start of our celebrations of the 60th Anniversary of Hospital Radio in North East London (South Essex). Warley Hospital Radio On 14th
14th February 2024
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Sponsor A Ward Radio
Get your name – or company name – on our radios distributed to the wards! Bedrock Radio, the Hospital Radio station broadcasting to the
22nd June 2022
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Listen Again: Lumiere Romford – Your Community Cinema.
Asha recently spoke to General Manager Peter Blunden of Lumiere Cinema in Romford. Exploring what makes this a great community venue that’s more than a place to watch films, and how it supports local people.
3rd June 2026
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Dagenham Heathway Regeneration
Dagenham Heathway is undergoing a major three-month regeneration project delivered by Be First on behalf of the Barking & Dagenham Council. Funded by the Levelling Up Fund, the four-phase upgrade will introduce dedicated cycle tracks, wider pavements, and improved pedestrian crossings between June and August. Drivers should expect one-way northbound restrictions throughout the works, alongside two full weekend road closures in August for resurfacing.
31st May 2026
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Redbridge Council issue £10,000 fine to a West London Dry Cleaners.
West London’s Palm Dry Cleaners Ltd and its director have been fined a combined £10,777 after illegally dumping hazardous chemical waste in Redbridge’s Aldborough Hall Nature Reserve. Following a community tip-off, investigators uncovered open drums of toxic dry-cleaning chemicals that are harmful to local wildlife.
31st May 2026
Local News
North East London Mental Health Crises Text Line
A new confidential text service (07860 009642) has launched across north east London, allowing people of all ages to reach NHS 111 mental health crisis support without making a phone call. Developed by ELFT and NELFT, the service enables users to text “help” or even a blank message to receive immediate psychological support and signposting in a safe, discreet manner.
18th May 2026
Local News
Next Tube Strikes: May 19-22
The next round of Tube Operator strikes are due to take place on the London Underground from May 19th to 22nd.
All other TfL modes & National Rail will operate as normal, but maybe busier than normal – Especially in Central London.
12th May 2026
Local News
Support available during National Hoarding Awareness Week
This week marks National Hoarding Awareness Week (from 11 May), shining a light on hoarding behaviours and the support available to residents across Havering. Havering
12th May 2026
Local News
Partial Reopening of Gallows Corner.
Gallows Corner will partially reopen on Sunday, May 10, restoring access to the eastbound flyover, Straight Road, and Main Road. The westbound flyover and parts of the A12 remain closed to allow for ongoing water main repairs.
8th May 2026
Local News
UPDATE: April Tube & Bus Strikes!
April & May Tube Strikes RMT Union will see tube operators walk out across the entire London Underground network – Additionally Unite Union Bus Drivers at Bow Garage will also be on strike affecting key routes such as the 8 & 25… – Plan ahead for a week of disruption!
9th April 2026
Local News
Basildon resident Andy Long to run London Marathon.
Basildon resident Andy Long is running in this years London Marathon to raise funds for Dementia UK after working in a local care home – He told Asha from Bedrock Radio more about why he’s running. [LISTEN AGAIN]
7th April 2026
Local News
£56,000 Worth of illicit tobacco and vapes seized locally.
Local Trading Standards teams have delivered a significant hit to organized crime this month, removing more than £56,000 worth of illicit tobacco and vapes from
5th April 2026