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Listen Again: ‘𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸’
Pupils at William Torbitt Primary School created their own Sherlock Holmes themed radio drama “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸”. We broadcast the play on 12th March – Listen Again
Early work begins on the Lower Thames Crossing
National Highways says groundwork is now underway on the Lower Thames Crossing between Essex and Kent. Ahead of major construction starting in 2028. In Essex, around 50 archaeologists are excavating
No Smoking Day – Wednesday 11 March
No Smoking Day returns on Wednesday 11 March 2026, bringing a powerful reminder that quitting doesn’t have to start with a huge, overwhelming goal — it can begin with just
London and South East Named England’s Worst Region for Driving Manners.
London and South East Named England’s Worst Region for Driving Manners as Tailgating Rates Soar. New data from National Highways reveals that 41% of drivers in London and the South
Gallows Corner Flyover Reopening Date Confirmed
Havering Council has welcomed confirmation of an end date for the long-running Gallows Corner flyover, as Transport For London confirm that the entire Gallows Corner junction – including the flyover
Rogue trader jailed for three years following major Trading Standards investigation.
A prolific rogue trader who defrauded residents out of more than £100,000 has been jailed following a long investigation by London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Trading Standards and the
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Bedrock Community News bulletins are produced by our volunteers, none of our team are qualified journalists.
All of our bulletins produced are an impartial summary of local events that we have compiled and simplified from press releases sent to us (Local authorities, NHS, UK Government, Highways England, Police, Fire Service, Transport For London) or by published stories from established local press. In general, we do not include political material or items that may cause harm or offence.