Bedrock News
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
Local News
Listen Again: The Local Update with The Havering Daily (04/09)
Listen again to the first instalment of “The Local Update” – Bedrock Radio’s Evening Drive host Jake is joined by Fran from The Havering Daily to discuss pressing local news. – From Gallows Corner Reopening, Upminster Shop selling illicit tobacco & Harold Hill Community Day.
6th September 2026
Local News
Listen Again: Bedrock Radio Visits the Secret Nuclear Bunker!
asBedrock Radio’s very own Asha recently took an unforgettable trip back in time with a special visit to the iconic Secret Nuclear Bunker in Kelvedon
2nd September 2026
Local News
Listen Again: ‘Tales of the Underworld’ – New Independent Essex Film.
Bedrock Radio’s Asha recently attended the Press Night screening of Tales of the Underworld at the Lumiere Cinema – The the independent feature was filmed entirely on location across Essex.
We catch up with the cast to find out more.
28th August 2026
Local News
Parking Charges to increase at Queen’s and King George Hospitals.
Parking charges at Queen’s Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Ilford will increase from 21 September 2026.
A new free 30-minute parking period will also be introduced for people making short visits. Charges for longer stays will rise by up to £3, while the 12-hour-plus rate will remain fixed at £18.
27th August 2026
Local News
Superloop SL12 – Launches 5th September
Starting Saturday, 5 September 2026, Transport for London (TfL) is launching the newest addition to its express bus service Superloop: SL12. Making bus trips between
25th August 2026
Local News
New 24/7 Mental Health Hubs Planned for North East London.
Three new 24/7 Community Mental Health Hubs are planned for Waltham Forest, Barking and Dagenham, and Redbridge. NELFT says the facilities will provide crisis support closer to home and offer an alternative to hospital admission where appropriate. The first two hubs are expected to open in 2028, followed by Redbridge in 2030.
20th August 2026
Events
Billericay to Celebrate its Own ‘National Day’ with Community Parade.
Billericay will celebrate its community with a major parade and day of free entertainment on Sunday 13 September. More than 500 people are expected to take part in the High Street procession as organisers unofficially declare the occasion ‘National Billericay Day’. Entertainment, family activities and live music will continue throughout the town centre during the day.
20th August 2026
Local News
Lumiere Announces Immediate Closure & Saved Last Moment!
On Thursday 20th Lumiere Cinema in Romford has announced its closure following a long-running dispute over electricity costs and financial pressures facing the business. In
20th August 2026
Local News
Listen Again: Brentwood Theatre Interview
LISTEN AGAIN – As Bedrock Radio’s Asha visited The Brentwood Theatre – a fantastic local venue! We find out about the makeover that’s currently happening, and plans for the upcoming Brentwood Pride this September and the plans for the Star Studded Christmas Panto!
19th August 2026
Local News
Listen Again: The Local Update with The Havering Daily (14/08)
Listen again to the first instalment of “The Local Update” – Bedrock Radio’s Evening Drive host Jake is joined by Fran from The Havering Daily to discuss pressing local news. – From recent wildfires, toxic smoke from Launders Lane & a recent police operation.
16th August 2026