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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.

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]

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 Podcast now avaliable.

A new Romford branch of AMC opens on December 2nd at Queen's Hospital Romford. 

On Sunday 23rd June 2024, Bedrock Radio invited volunteers past and present to our 'The Cornwall Suite' Studios at Queen's Hospital to tell us their stories of how they got involved in hospital radio. Looking back at our heritage stations that began back in the 1960s On-Air; Bedrock's longest current serving volunteers Beverley and Mathew hosted a joint two-day weekend special. Chatting with various current and ex-volunteers from founding stations across the decades. On Sunday 23rd, our guests included; Danny (OldChurch), Orlagh & Helen (Bedrock), Liz (Rush Green), Rob and Jacqui (HWHR), Chris (Bedrock & Jumbo), Barry (Bedrock) Listen Again Podcast Available  Beverley and Mat welcome you to Day 2 of our Hospital Radio in East London programme. Chris joins us today, and tells us about his time volunteering with both Bedrock and Goodmayes (Jumbo Sound), and how he ended up back at Bedrock. Danny and Mat have a chat about when they started in Hospital Radio, - Danny was the one who processed Mat's volunteer application! And talk about how patients listened in to Bedrock AM. Plus, remember the grand opening of the studio at Queen's Hospital, when we became 'The Cornwall Suite'. Orlagh and Bev have a chat about Bedrock in recent years, Liz tells us more about Rush Green and Oldchurch radio, and Helen shares her memories of Bedrock, Goodmayes and what got her interested in radio. Later, Rob and Jacqui join Bev for a final reminisce about Harold Wood Radio and the early Bedrock AM days. Before Barry joins us to tell us why he got involved with hospital radio. Before Bev, Mat and Barry bring the Sunday to a close.   Mat, Danny, Chris Orlagh, Bev Bev, Helen, Liz Jacqui, Rob, Bev Barry, Mat Coming soon: Bedrock Radio Magazine 2024! This special edition will look back on the History of Hospital Radio in East London, with contributions and memories from volunteers who were unable to make our weekend including; Kieran, Ray, Michael, Angela, Chris & Many more! Pick Up Your Free Copy From Mid-July 2024   

On Saturday 22nd June 2024, Bedrock Radio invited volunteers past and present to our 'The Cornwall Suite' Studios at Queen's Hospital to tell us their stories of how they got involved in hospital radio. Looking back at our heritage stations that began back in the 1960s On-Air; Bedrock's longest current serving volunteers Beverley and Mathew hosted a joint two-day weekend special. Chatting with various current and ex-volunteers from founding stations across the deacdes. On Saturday 22nd our guests included; Ian, Colin, Steve & Martin Y (Harold Wood).  Marj & Martin L  (Goodmayes).  Lee (Bedrock) Listen Again Podcast Available  Beverley and Mat welcome you to Day 1 of our Hospital Radio in East London programme. Mat talks to Beverley about how she became involved, as our longest serving volunteer. Volunteers from Harold Wood Ian and Steve both started volunteering at Harold Wood in the 70s and remember some of the early volunteers and the studio being moved from the 'Recreation Hall' to Old Mortuary ('The Shack'). Both are still involved in hospital radio volunteering at Colchester and Basildon respectively. Bev, Colin and Martin Y joining in the 80s remembering fundraising events and the station's activities in the 90s too, including the carnivals, shopping centres and the social side of volunteering. Marj & Martin L recall their time at Goodmayes Hospital Radio (The Jumbo Sound) from the studio on 'The Bridge' to moving rooms downstairs and how they got involved, Marj volunteer predominantly behind the scenes and filled Trustee roles at Goodmayes for most of her volunteering time at the station. Martin joining in the 90s told us how he became involved with Jumbo Sound. Later Lee and Mat talk about more recent years of Bedrock Radio, on projects they have worked on together and how the station has evolved. While also acknowledging how volunteering helps develop other skills and knowledge they use in their own lives. They also look back at Whipps Cross Hospital Radio, which became Bedrock Radio at the end of 2022, and acknowledge the fantastic history of the station. Later, Lee and Mat have a listen and talk about old radio jingles from the stations and discuss the complexity and thought processes in how the current Bedrock Jingle package was formed. Before Bev, Lee and Mat bring the Saturday to a close.   Lee, Ian, Colin, Bev, Marj, Martin L   Steve, Bev, Martin Y On-Air with Mat, Bev, Ian Throughout the weekend, on the hospital balcony, outside our studio, we had a small display set up, with boards full of information looking back at our heritage, and a speaker playing Bedrock Radio along with copies of our magazine for people to take.  

On Sunday 15th, Mat was joined by James, a group facilitator for Andy's Man Club to talk about Men's Mental Health. Andy's Man Club is a mens suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend, peer-to-peer support groups across the UK. The club takes its name from a young man called Andrew Roberts who at the young age of 23 took his own life in 2016, his family came together, forming Andy's Man Club, with the mission to end stigma surrounding men's mental health, supporting men through the power of conversation, talking about experienced without any pressures. Staggeringly 18–54 years old men are most likely to take their own lives,  that's 2 in 5 people - with men making up 75% of the all suicides in the UK. Andy's Man Club says it's #ITSOKTOTALK, there are many pressures on men from society, from telling men to "Man Up" or trying to fit in as 'one of the lads' to some cultures teaching young men that it's weak to ask for help. There are over 150 groups across the UK including; London Euston, Barnet, Basildon, Chelmsford - just to name a few locally - Plus online sessions. Reach out to them today:  www.andysmanclub.co.uk Listen Again to our interivew:

Daniella is a hypnotherapist, she came on-air with Rob & Bob on the Thursday Afternoon to talk about the benefits of hypnotherapy. She has worked with Havering Mind talking to people and helping people with different fears and conditions. Looking at what the outcome are of  the people helped by hypnotherapy to face their fears and anxiety, and hopefully makes them feel a lot better. Daniella has just started her own business up, and he's working on her website to talk a lot more about what she can offer to people in some way or another, as there is no one out there who is able to help some people. Listen to the podcasted interview:          

The 22nd June 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of Bedrock!  listen to our ‘Brief History of Bedrock’, we’ve come a long way in 20 years!   Bedrock was created in 2002 as a result of a merger between our founding stations; Oldchurch Hospital Radio & Harold Wood Hospital Radio. In 2000 the founding stations where asked to merge resources in readiness for the opening of the Queen’s Hospital in 2006, as the new hospital only had room for one hospital radio service. The two services agreed to create a new radio service & registering the new charity ‘ Bedrock’ on 22nd June 2002, the first Trustees of Bedrock contained a mixture of volunteers from both stations to ensure a smooth transition of the amalgamated equipment and volunteers.  Bedrock began broadcasting in December 2002, from the former Oldchurch Hospital Radio Studios in the nurse’s home. Broadcasting on 846AM (Induction Loop) to Oldchurch Hospital & on Bedside headsets on Channels 1 & 2 to Harold Wood Hospital. The serviced named ‘Bedrock AM’ replacing both Oldchurch & Harold Wood Hospital Radio services.   In 2006, Bedrock moved into the new Queen’s Hospital, a brand new ‘super hospital’ that replaced both Oldchurch & Harold Wood Hospitals. It took until 2008 for our studios to be ready for broadcast & for the new Bedside TV System to become operational, test programmes were broadcast late 2008, with January 2009 a full relaunch of Bedrock Hospital Radio, with a special visit from HRH Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla to relaunch our service, where our studios suite at Queen’s Hospital gained the title of ‘The Cornwall Suite’.   Over the next few years we grew our programme schedule & with our request programmes being very popular across Queen’s Hospital, making Bedrock one of the most used services across the Hospital. In 2012, we celebrated our 10th anniversary, installing speakers in the Food Court at Queen’s Hospital, providing much needed background ambiance. Then in 2014 we marked 50 years of Hospital Radio in Havering (East London) celebrating our founding stations which started back in 1964 by launching online ‘Listen Live’ stream, allowing the community to listen in via a computer or mobile phone. Sadly, in 2014/15 we noticed a severe decline in the number of working bedside TV units, the third-party company began sharing technicians across hospital in Essex, which resulted in defective units not being repaired or replaced, this service was declared defunct & was shut down. Bedrock began talking to the Hospital Trust about providing a replacement system, where possible reusing the cabling across the building.   In 2016 Goodmayes Hospital Radio (The Jumbo Sound) approached Bedrock in regards to merging, their studios had been damaged by a burst radiator, sadly there wasn’t enough funds or volunteers to repair the station & keep it broadcasting. Bedrock Radio agreed to merge with equipment being repaired & volunteers merged, we initially began calling the service ‘Bedrock Radio Goodmayes’ broadcasting programmes from our Cornwall Suite studios to the speakers on the wards of Goodmayes. We used the time in the Goodmayes merger to refurbish our studio and update our charity logo & framework, as we no longer just served Havering, we had begun serving Redbridge and the wider East London area! As part of our refurbishments to our studio, we made a bold decision to create a second station ‘Bedrock GOLD’ which would specialist in playing ‘classic hits’. We have given both our services their own unique identities and playlists. Bedrock RADIO – Your Healthy Music Mix – Songs from the 80’s to now. Bedrock GOLD – Great Memories, Classic Hits – Songs from the 50’s  to the 80’s. In 2018 NHS WiFi became available in most NHS Building, not only did this allow patients to connect their own devices, but it also provided an ‘entertainment page’ with a direct link to Hospital Radio, across BHRUT & NEFLT locations* this prominent button displays Bedrock Radio. Read our complete history : About Us 2022 – Ward Radio Units Ward Radio In 2022 we received a Lottery Grant and begin installing a new radio system, reusing the old Bedside TV cabling at Queen’s Hospital. In June 2022 we began testing the system and distributed 8 test radio units. The trail has proven to be an excellent success so far. All units have reported being online and working, minimal problems experienced. Data from the trial is showing the radios are active throughout the vast majority of the day with a listening time averaging over 15 hours a day, per radio. And a mixture of Bedrock Radio & Bedrock GOLD are being enjoyed by patients. Bedrock Radio have launched a fundraising campaign today, our 20th Birthday (22nd June 2022) to ‘Sponsor A Ward Radio’  – Individuals or companies can get an advert / sponsor credit on each of the 288 ward radios units needed – Which runs for the lifetime of the ward radio!   What’s Next for Bedrock? Later this year, we’ll be taking over from another Hospital Radio Service, who have announced their closure at the end of 2022. We have a great relationship with the outgoing station and reached an agreement, when they cease broadcasting, they will switch over to Bedrock Radio. We look forward to working with another Trust & serving our forth hospital!   *NHS WiFi locations include: Queen’s, King George & Goodmayes Hospitals; Meadow Court, Woodbury, Brookside Units; Plus selected other clinics & centres operated by BHRUT or NELFT.

Community News Bulletins Podcast; Bedrock Radio Community News covers local stories from East London & South Essex. Our volunteer run Bedrock News-desk working with The Havering Daily records multiple bulletins every week providing updates from Havering, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Thurrock, Brentwood & surrounding areas.  Bulletins are created every Saturday, In the podcast a new week is identified with the news jingle.   THD: Appalling hygiene conditions uncovered at Central Park Leisure Centre, Harold Hill. THD: Class A drugs and knife found during warrant search by South Hornchurch & East Area Drugs focus desk. THD: World book day celebrations in Havering. Barking & Dagenham Council launch Safe Haven scheme. Transport For London are consulting over changes to N145 Bus service. BHRUT radiographer wins award after launching coffee brand. Havering Council to temporarily suspend parking enforcement after a resident gets 100 penalty notices. EastEnders actor caught speeding in Romford gets reduced sentence Romford councillor calls for improvements to grubby, dirty area around Romford Station. BHRUT received report from CQC inspection of Emergency Department. Mayor Of London wants to expand ULEZ up to the M25 to to cover all of London. NELFT unveil commemorative artwork, dedicated to all staff lost during COVID.   THD: Pupil restrained by teachers in Havering School. THD: International Women’s Day events across East London THD: Tree Planting Event ‘Trees for Havering’ Barking & Dagenham Council continue to fund police taskforce. Plans to revamp Fairlop Waters approved Dagenham woman, who refused to dump waste correctly fined for fly tipping. Rush Green Post Office reopens in new location. Temporary cells to be built at Snaresbrook to increase number of cases that can he heard. Former Romford buskers to play at Wembley later this year. Teenager Stabbed on Ilford High Road. Seven Kings Housing Project could loose £5.5M funding. Romford BIT launch ‘Pitch for your Pitch’ for a free stall at Romford Market.   THD: Romford Husband & Wife convicted of Modern Day Slavery Offences. THD: Harold Wood Runners Club to run 5K for Ukrainain THD: Boxer Frank Buruno signing copies of his new book at The Brewery, Romford. Hainault business ‘Let’s Sanitise’ finds success on Dragons Den. Barking man jailed for breaking restraining order. Proposals for housing project “Dagenham Green” on former Ford Dagenham Stamping plant goes before the council. Overwhelming public support given for new health hub in Hornchurch. Upminster farmer to be evicted from land farmed by his family for over 100 years because Essex County Council want to sell the land. First Havering small business awards held ceremony at Premiere Cinemas. Ilford Man fatally Stabbed Early Hours of 19th March. BHRUT launch new ‘AIRS’ Service to respond to patients. Former Romford High Street Pub ‘Bitter End’ to be auctioned.   THD: Havering’s Leader of the Opposition slams the council stating ‘Hornchurch police station has NOT been saved’. THD: Operation Massac sees 19 arrests, 47 stop and searches and 8 community resolutions THD: Essex Tribute Fest is back on 16th July at Harrow Lodge Park Five town centres in Havering to be upgraded following public consolation Havering Council Leader confesses to drug driving charge in 2016 Brewery site in Waterloo Road purchased for £162m in joint venture by two companies  

Community News Bulletins Podcast; Bedrock Radio Community News covers local stories from East London & South Essex. Our volunteer run Bedrock News-desk working with The Havering Daily records multiple bulletins every week providing updates from Havering, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Thurrock, Brentwood & surrounding areas.  Bulletins are created every Saturday, In the podcast a new week is identified with the news jingle. 02/04 THD: Harold Hill Residents are furious over parking meter issues at Hilldene Avenue. THD: Havering Residents Association (HRA) Councillors hit back at Conservatives over false claims over British flag flying at town hall. THD: Rainham Allotments hosted school group in ‘Sow, Grow & Farm’ workshop. Decision on Woodford police hub yet to be made. Chadwell Heath Surgery put under special measures. Crime hotspot helps officer investigate more effectively. Havering Council appoints new 10 year repairs & maintenance contract. Decision expected this week on a massive 972 home development proposal on the site of former Romford Ice Rink site.  New viewing platform overlooking lake unveiled at Harrow Lodge Park. Essex Police Arrest 13 climate protesters in Thurrock. Patients benefit from Barts Health & BHRUT Collaboration. Thames Chase Forestry Centre held ‘Spring festival’ to celebrate framing heritage. 09/04 THD: Gang who murdered teenager in Church Road sentenced THD: Building of 900+ homes on Former Romford Ice Rink, Opposite Queen’s Hospital site approved. THD: Queen’s Theatre new show ‘Rush a Joyous Jamaican’. Clayhall Fashion Designer returns to old school. Redbridge council join police for fly tipping operation. Charity aims to donate 2000 Easter Eggs. Opening of new entrance to Ilford station delayed due to bridge repairs. BBC Question Time is coming to Romford on April 28. Huge mural of much loved EastEnders’s actress June Brown painted in Rise Park to commemorate he passing at age 95. GP’s give advice for safe and healthy Ramadan. New City College Student  Wins London Electrician Award & Apprentiship. See a Dramatization of the Easter Story in Hornchurch. 16/04 Metropolitan Police appoint Bell as new Police Cheif. £16 Million Barking Town Centre development Approved. Couple Celebrates Diamond Jubilee Anniversary. Romford Academy for children with learning difficulties accused of taking in too many pupils to get extra funding. Public health funerals have almost doubled in Havering in the past two years. A 12-year-old Rainham boy ranked ranked fifth in the world and second in the UK in a maths competition. NELFT awarded Veteran Aware Accreditation Healthcare Provider. Chingford restaurants fall victim of vandalism. Solar Farm near Fen Lane planned for Ockendon. 23/04 THD: Romford’s first ‘Bleed Kit’ donated by bereaved mother to Met Police. THD: Easter Area Police, Day Of Action in Rainham THD: Romford Market Celebrate St George’s Day. Inquiry into councils purchase of Vicarage Fields. BHR Hospitals CEO Wins Award. Hunt for Redbridge Fly Tippers. Police ask Harold Hill School to lockdown due to nearby person suffering a mental health crisis. Havering Council Workers accused of Fly Tipping at Berwick Ponds Farm. Third Annual Havering-Atte-Bower scarecrow competition launched. Just Stop Oil Protesters given bail conditions ‘Not To Enter Essex’ until trial date. Inquest into Chingford Care Home Fire, shows care home faults. Lizards to be moved from Thurrock to Ilford. 30/04 THD: Essex Police Murder Investigation Launched following Targets Fatal Stabbing at Lakeside. THD: Local Elections – Havering expected to see changes. THD: Community Champion donates six bears to police. Redbridge person fined for fly tipping. NELFT raise mental health concerns. Tributes for former Redbridge musician. Upminster teacher barred from teaching profession for dishonesty. Havering Council submit plans for a 74 unit emergency accommodation and health centre in Harold Hill. Eco-friendly pop-up grocery store opens in Liberty Centre, Romford. Railway Workers on c2c & Greater Anglia balloted for strike action by RMT. NELFT announce new acting vice chair BHR Hospitals Ward Accreditation Scheme.

Community News Bulletins Podcast; Bedrock Radio Community News covers local stories from East London & South Essex. Our volunteer run Bedrock News-desk working with The Havering Daily records multiple bulletins every week providing updates from Havering, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Thurrock, Brentwood & surrounding areas.  Bulletins are created every Saturday, in our podcast a new week is identified with the news jingle.   THD: Elm Park Residents angry with Havering Council with roadside shrubs removal. THD: MP John Cruddas (Dagenham & Rainham) Hits out at Government over Energy Crisis  THD: Hornchurch Hacton Ward safer neighbourhood team remove knife  Fire at Wood Green Fish & Chip Shop destroying shops ventilation system Ilford teenagers convicted of murder. 19 Year old woman and her baby reported missed have been found. New road restrictions near Crow Metals following residents complaints. “This Girl Can” Sessions to take place at Everyone Active Harrow Lodge, Hornchurch. Craft club to provide half term skills for children. Male from East Ham jailed for murder of woman in Chadwell Heath. Havering Council to fly progress Pride flag for LGBT+ History Month. Central Park in Dagenham to be transformed with new paths & play facilities. THD: MP John Cruddas hits out at fuel prices after Shell announce £20Bn Profit. THD: Romford Police remove hunting knife from streets. THD: Hornchurch Teenager to attended world scouting jamboree.  Redbridge celebrate National Apprentice Week & encourages residents to apply. BHR Hospitals A&E waiting times are ‘Abysmal’ according to a review committee. 23% drop in forceful arrests across East London. Three young women from Barking charged for Murder of man in Hertfordshire. Flat Fire in Chadwell Heath believed have been started by cigarette. Coffee chain Pret A Manger to open new shop in Brentwood creating 10 local jobs. THD: Police Commendation for East Area Police Officer who saved lives. THD: New Kitchen Installed at Havering Association for People with Disabilities (H.A.D). THD: Durham Arms Pub Cleared of Rubbish after Council Intervention. Residents in Barking & Dagenham can visit “Job Shops” to get support finding new jobs. Barking & Dagenham Council issue £400 fine to fly tipper. Students across Barking & Dagenham share views on Climate Change with Councillor Darren Rodwell. London Fire Brigade called to a mid terraces home on Eaton Road, Ilford. Care home group told to take ‘urgent action’ following untrained nurse involved in death of resident at Cranham Court Nursing Home. Brentwood Actress Amilia Ghan to perform one-woman show at Queen’s Theatre. Queen’s Hospital open new £7.5Million Intensive therapy unit (ITU), The unit is named ‘Jubilee ITU’ to mark the HR Queen’s 75th year on the throne. Storm Unice brings 80mph winds causing local travel chaos. Ride London Essex 100 Mile Bike Ride to take place late may visiting Central London,  Newham, Redbridge, Ongar, Chelmsford. THD: Online Watch Link “OWL” service launched by Havering Council & East Area Police. THD: 1 in 5 Police officers suffer with PTSD THD: Queen’s Theatre actor nominated for Offies Award Romford Skip Hire Firm K&J have been ordered to pay £1000 after failing to pay Barking & Dagenham Fines. Mayor of Barking & Dagenham presented a £1000 cheque at a new sensory centre. Tributes for Ilford TV star Anna Karen who died in a House fire. NELFT win LGBTQ+ Award from Stonewall for being inclusive employer. East London Boroughs among worst at Recycling in London & the Country. World Class Queen Tribute act to preform at Romford’s Brookside Theatre.

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Listen again to our Community News Bulletins Podcast; Bedrock Community News covers local stories from East London & South Essex. Our volunteer run Bedrock News-desk working with The Havering Daily records multiple bulletins every week providing updates from Havering, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Thurrock, Brentwood & surrounding areas.  Bulletins are created every Saturday, in our podcast a new week is identified with the news jingle. We have had a busy year with some fantastic local news, from December 24th 2021 until 10th January 2022 the News Desk is running a Christmas Service’ with reduced bulletins being broadcast. The Bedrock Community News resumes full service on the first week of January 2022! From all the news team – Happy New Year! Decembers local stories included; THD: Rainham Murder Investigation – Four Arrested. THD: East Area Police recover cannabis. THD: Havering Changing awarded £750,000 by Arts Council Knife crime exhibition launched in Barking and Dagenham. Barking mad about Christmas returns for 2021. Redbridge mayor switches on Ilford festive lights. Redbridge Council launch The Challenger, CCTV police vehicle to tackle crime & anti-social behaviour. Met Police seize £1,000,000 worth of cannabis in Ferry Lane raid. BBC Documentary based on nurses in BHRUHT wins award. ‘Super Saturday’ Surgery 3.0 at BHRUT Hospitals see’s triple the number of patients.# Redbridge launch new CCTV Car. NEFLT mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities.   THD: Climate Change Activists took to streets of Havering. THD: Founder of Baby Bank on winning Pride Of Essex Award. THD: Hopping Micro Brewery in Hornchurch wins London Pub Of Year. New policing for Barking and Dagenham. Barking Market Extension to make town centre feel safer. LBBD switch on Christmas lights. Havering council teams up with local venues to stop drink spiking and injections. Request for donations to Havering food banks over Xmas to help people in crisis. Romford pensioner has ‘most Christmassy house in Essex’ with thousands of lights BHRUT & BARTS Health Trust Collaboration tackles COVID appointment BackLogs. Brentwood School Girl raises over £1000 & donates toys to Queen’s Hospital   THD: Adult ‘Bully’ Footballers wreck pitches for children in Harold Wood THD: Two Police Officers praised for saving woman’s life at Romford Christmas Switch On. THD: Havering Youth Jasminda named Chair of London Youth Assembly. Construction on Rainham Leisure Centre to commence. LBBD Council target fly tippers. Knitted hearts pop up in Chadwell Heath. Additional police will be deployed in Romford over the festive period following incidents of fights & other anti-social behaviour in South Street. More CCTV cameras to enforce parking offences could be installed across Havering. The Corbets Tey sign unveiled on the village green following 4 year campaign by Regeneration Group. Essex Police issue stern warning over 999 Timewasters after man reported hoax stabbing, Then wanted a lift home. Upminster & Cranham Residents’ get post once per week in Royal Mail shortages ahead of Christmas. NHS Blood & Transplant urge families to talk about Organ Donation this Christmas. As 107 people on Essex Transplant List.   Havering Council are reminding residents how to stay safe, healthy and happy this winter. Metal drain covers being stolen throughout Havering. A new free weight loss program to help Havering residents develop a healthier lifestyle is due to be launched in 2022. GPs in North East London call on residents to get boosted to ‘protect yourselves & loved ones’. LBBD & DVSA – Most garages passing part-worn tyre safety checks. New Havering Fitness Programme to start in 2022. Romford Man Jailed for Sawn-Off Shotgun. TWO NHS Employees arrested on COVID Fraud investigation. Thurrock students add plants to new NEFLT Centre due to open 2022. The post Monthly Community News Roundup – December2021 appeared first on Bedrock Radio.

Listen again to our Community News Bulletins Podcast; Bedrock Community News covers local stories from East London & South Essex. Our volunteer run Bedrock News-desk working with The Havering Daily records multiple bulletins every week providing updates from Havering, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Thurrock, Brentwood & surrounding areas.  Bulletins are created every Saturday, in our podcast a new week is identified with the news jingle. Novembers local stories included; THD: Families in Manston Way, Elm Park hope 5G Mast will be cancelled. THD: 88 year old dies in House Fire in Harold Wood. THD: Big Bedrock Broadcast Marathon. Havering climate awareness event to be held on 6th November in Romford market place. Havering Council has launched a new COVID-safe scheme for local businesses. Heroic nurse rescues man from burning car in Rush Green. 15 year old Male charged for Ilford Murder London Fire Brigade (LFB) issue safety warning ahead of Fireworks Night. Couple tie knot on Bluebell A at Queen’s Hospital.    THD: Rainham Residents angry at builders parking. THD: Pensioner who died in House Fire in Harold Wood Named. THD: Day Of Action East Area Police Barking & Dagenham Trading Standards team carry out operations. Barking & Dagenham residents supported in digital age. Ilford Firefighters cycle the perimeter of England. Chemical Spillage forces evacuation of 150 people from a Romford laboratory. Residents of flammable flats in Romford not told repair costs. Rod Stewart Tribute comes to Brookside Theatre. Teenage Boy found dead in Barking. Thurrock Council launch tidy campaign. Art imitative involving Goodmayes Patients goes on display in London. THD: Remembrance Service in Romford. THD: New Medical Hub at St Georges Site Hornchurch approved by Havering Council  THD: Havering Council to provide free festive parking. Barking & Dagenham celebrate winter lantern parade. Zina Etheridge appointed at NELIC. Woodford Couple reunited. Met Police defends e-scooter policing after report suggest more black people are targeted. Building of retirement village underway in Hornchurch Free parking in Havering council carparks during the festive season Six Fire Crews attended Fuel Leak in West Thurrock. 25 Brentwood Business to go Carbon Natural. Former College Building to become Car Showroom in Romford. 15th – 21st is National Self Care Week THD: Christmas lights switched on in Romford THD: Vigil held in Harold Wood for victim of recent house fire. THD: New Night Marshals patrol Romford Town centre. Dagenham landlords fined for unlawful evictions. Car litterer fined over £700 for littering.  More schools added to Dagenham streets programme. Havering Council has lost at least £140,000 after a deal with an external care company went wrong. Measures to slow traffic at a crash hotspot in Collier Row have been approved by councillors. Narnia comes to Romford Market this Xmas, and a post-box for Santa New Chief named at North East London Integrated Care System Minster Way Traffic Scheme Ended “immediately” NEFLT given military partnership award for COVID response. THD: THD Survey find public have confidence in Police.  THD: Residents Petition for Gallows Corner Works to happen THD: Upminster Christmas Event brings festive cheer to town centre.  Dagenham cash and carry fined for breech of street trading licence. Valence House host festive activities. Super Cool Friends to walk for 80 days. Barking Cash & Carry Man jailed for money laundering. NEFLT receive ‘Freedom of Entry’ status from Basildon Council for COVID work. Have Your Say on new  Hornchurch Health Centre at former St Georges Site.    The post Monthly Community News Roundup – November 2021 appeared first on Bedrock Radio.

Listen again to our Community News Bulletins Podcast; Bedrock Community News covers local stories from East London & South Essex. Our volunteer run Bedrock News-desk working with The Havering Daily records multiple bulletins every week providing updates from Havering, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Thurrock, Brentwood & surrounding areas.  Bulletins are created every Saturday, in our podcast a new week is identified with the news jingle. Octobers local stories included;   THD: Havering Councillor & former Mayor charged with assault THD: Proposals to close Romford & Hornchurch LAS sites anger residents THD: Youth Climate Summit in Havering. Anti social behaviour order around Heathway extended. New Knife crime centre in Barking & Dagenham opened, In memory of murdered schoolboy. Barking & Dagenham open domestic abuse hub. Gallows Corner Flyover replacement may look similar to current, as TfL say its “Most Appropriate” CQC report after surprise inspection of Queen’s Materiality STOPOBER Redbridge offer 12 week programme.   THD: Inconsiderate parking by parents outside school angers residents THD: Man with hammer arrested after trying to rob a bank in Romford THD: Harold Hill community hub for helping over 1000 people on open day. Calls to help funding redevelopment of Whipps Cross Hospital. Hatton primary school ask for help with funding for new minibuses. Reality trail in stalled in Ilford. Crow Metals scrap yard shut down by the environmental agency Police response to 999 calls from Havering, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham over 25 mins for over a third of calls. HypnoCat launched in Havering to increase recycling of old small electrical items. Ilford MP’s open New CT Scanner & Visit Radiology at King George Hosptial. Temporary Job Centre opens in Romford. 10th OCT World Mental Health Day – ACL Essex offers free wellbeing courses   THD: Police investigate phone thefts targeting women. THD: Harold Hill Community Club opened. THD: THD ‘Trees for Havering’ Campaign. Barking & Dagenham Trading Standards seize over 12,000 illegal cigarettes. London Jazz festival to celebrate Becontree estate. Redbridge police open more enforcement hubs. Mobile phone thieves target a Romford nightclub West Ham United training ground to be revamped after plans given green light by Havering Council Havering parks successfully maintain 16 Green Flag awards for another year North East Londoners urged to get Covid Booster & Flu Jab ahead of winter. Food outlets in Chadwell Heath fall victim of “Chew & Screw” scam on Just Eat platform. Thames Chase Community Forest Centre, Upminster hold Annual Apple Weekend 16/17 October   THD: Havering Police October Day Of Action THD: Havering Council Announce Rainham Leisure Centre to go ahead THD: Romford Christmas Lights Switch On to Go Ahead Harold Wood school works with West Ham United foundation to create a garden project on unused space Havering Council & Local Police join forces to launch Autumn Nights Campaign Construction to begin on new leisure centre in Rainham in early 2022 after pandemic delay. 13 Year Old stabbed in Seven Kings, Ilford. Children’s ward at King Georges reopens to ease winter pressure on Queen’s Hospital. BIG Bedrock Broadcast Marathon 2021 returns last weekend October 30/31   The post Monthly Community News Roundup – October 2021 appeared first on Bedrock Radio.

Listen again to our Community News Bulletins Podcast; Bedrock Community News covers local stories from East London & South Essex. Our volunteer run Bedrock News-desk working with The Havering Daily records multiple bulletins every week providing updates from Havering, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Thurrock, Brentwood & surrounding areas.  Bulletins are created every weekend, in our podcast a new week is identified with the news jingle. September’s local stories included;   THD: Police investigate Rising Sun Pub assaults by doormen. THD: £10K reward offered by Chigwell Construction to return statues to Noak Hill home. THD: Future Youthzone Dagenham 6 aside football. Space art gallery in Ilford reopens. Amrita Sapal nominated for young citizen award. Newbury Park school girl writes musical. Birthing Unit at Queen’s Hospital temporally closed. Newbury Park school girl writes musical. Birthing Unit at Queen’s Hospital temporally closed. Volunteers Wanted at Havering Volunteer Centre to help sort donations for Afghan Refugees. Razamatazz Stage School opens a franchise in Romford & Hornchurch. ‘Academy Of Surgery’ at BHR Hospital scoops prize at HSJ Awards. Café Kiosk in Wanstead given Go-Ahead despite residents’ opposition.   THD: Resident fined over £4000 for disgusting rubbish pile in front & back garden in Elm Road, Romford  THD: Crack Down on Blue Badge Fraud in Havering. THD: Community event held in Romford by Youth Unity CIC & Havering Council.  Redbridge Council Expands School Streets Programme. Proposals to build 239 new flats in Ilford. Maybrook School Reunion raises funds for charity. Havering Residents Parking Permits go virtual. Electoral boundary changes proposed in Barking & Dagenham. Upminster chamber choir calls for new singers. THD: Planning application at Tesco Harold Wood declined by council, over traffic issues.  THD: Beam Park railway station cancelled by government. MP Jon Cruddas fighting decision. THD: Havering Council nominated for Council of year award. Balti Cottage Restaurant, Dagenham  fined for Fly Tipping. Adult college offers 12 weeks training course for 19-24 year olds. Trading standards in Barking & Dagenham launch campaign to protect residents against scams. 39 new transitional homes for homeless people opens in Romford. Autumn Cleaner Havering Blits starts. Barking & Dagenham students get summer placements working on Netflix, Amazon & Apple TV Productions thanks to local film studios. THD: Developers at Beam Park are furious that the Government has cancelled Beam Park Railway Station.  THD: Plans to build a mosque in Collier Row cancelled three times sparks protest outside Town Hall.  THD:  Coffee Morning at Rainham Allotments in aid of McMillan Cancer Support.  A Barking Butchers fined for selling poor quality chicken, rejected from supermarkets. Warrant for owners arrest. Barking & Dagenham launch Food Clubs . Ilford Police officers wins award. Women dies after a fall from significant height at Brewery Walk, Romford. Strong public support for Havering Councils plan to plant 1000 trees to commemorate impact of COVID. Romford Recorder reveals winners of hospitality heroes awards. Police appeal for witnesses after teenager stabbed in Marlborugh Gardens, Upminster. BHR Hospitals wants local people to “Have Their Say” at virtual events to improve services. NELFT appoint first every patient & Carer advocacy & Co-lead in England. The post Monthly Community News Roundup – September 2021 appeared first on Bedrock Radio.

Listen again to our Community News Bulletins Podcast; Bedrock Community News covers local stories from East London & South Essex. Our volunteer run Bedrock News-desk working with The Havering Daily records multiple bulletins every week providing updates from Havering, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Thurrock, Brentwood & surrounding areas.  Bulletins are created every weekend, in our podcast a new week is identified with the news jingle. August’s local stories included; THD: Rainham Residents unhappy over antisocial behaviour from ‘The Manor’ in Berwick Pond Road. MP Julia Lopez discuses local flooding issues. St Frances Hospice celebrated 37th Birthday. Homebase site in Goodmayes to become flats. Woodford Police Station to be converted for Commercial Use. Cycling restrictions relaxed in Wanstead park. New Community Hub opens in Rainham. Work starts on riverboat pier for Barking Riverside Thames Clipper Service. Liberty Shopping Centre host free Superhero activities all summer. Redbridge Week Of Action recovered cars and removed weapons. Former Romford (Harold Hill) Estate Agent charged with Prof. Chris Witty Headlock. BHRUT Patient Partner donated light boxes to Queen’s Chemo suite.   THD: Harold Hill Grandmother wins parking ticket appeal in court. THD: Community made COVID Cobra in Hylands Park. THD: Queen’s Theatre new show – Love Letters. Barking & Dagenham Tackle Air Pollution. Increased security at London Road Parking. Festivals resume in Barking & Dagenham. Havering’s Children receive free use of leisure facilities. Former head of Havering planning served with planning infringement enforcement notice. Newbury Park Bus canopy recognised by Historic England in 70th Anniversary of Festival Of Britain. King George Hospitals receive Ultrasound & radiology upgrades Hornchurch FC celebrate Wembley win with Open-Top bus.   THD: Former Actor pleads guilty to death by dangerous driving. THD: 16 year old male assaulted in Harold Hill, for sheltering from rain. Barking & Dagenham awarded £465,000 to tackle child obesity. Doctors at BHRUT raise money for Havering MIND. Kingsley Hall seeks donations to complete works. Havering 6th form college defends poor A-Level results. Hornchurch Aerodrome Historical Trust have been gifted Sutton’s House by Bellway Homes for use as RAF Hornchurch heritage Centre. Shoppers finds horse hitched to a Tree Upminster. Barking & Dagenham COVID Enforcement Stats revealed. BHRUT run “Super Clinics & Surgeries” to tackle NHS Backlog. Havering MIND Launch the Essex Family Fest.   THD: Students Protest over Havering sixth form delays in results. THD: Havering Council plan enduring and living COVID memorial. THD: Havering MIND Essex Tribute Show & Essex Family Fest. Barking & Dagenham Council plan to commemorate opening of Becontree Estate. Newham Teacher wins WWTBAM. Palms Hotel on A127 to be used for Asylum Seekers. Havering Council asking for feedback to improve five town centres. Dagenham drag queen is in this years Raul Paul’s Drag Race UK. Dagenham Business caught settling illegal cigarettes by Trading Standards. Rainham to finally have Upminster Road North resurfaced after MP Intervention. Tandoori Lounge, Hornchruch & Grand Trunk Road, Woodford nominated in Asian Restaurant Awards.   THD: Palms Hotel plans for asylum seekers scrapped for a second year as venue is “unsuitable” & “unsafe” THD: British Transport Police seek two males who assaulted couple on London Overground Romford Service. THD: Crocheting Queen’s add topper to Rainham Post Box. Last Change for Barking & Dagenham Residents to apply for Solar grants. Problems with illegal fly tipping in Link Road resolved. King George Hospital hits £5M Milestone in improvements. Havering Council under fire for promoting Conservative candidate in local newsletter. Bus 575 Romford to Harlow is axed. Brookside Theatre, Romford to put on new production of Hairspray. GPs Urge 16 & 17 year olds to “Get Vaccinated” as schools / colleges set to reopen September. Residents near Rainham, Abbey Wood Lane bus stand demand TfL Re-route all doubler decker buses due to cracks in homes. Hainault Teenagers Skydive raising funds London Air Ambulance.   The post Monthly Community News Roundup – August 2021 appeared first on Bedrock Radio.

Listen again to our Community News Bulletins Podcast; Bedrock Community News covers local stories from East London & South Essex. Our volunteer run Bedrock News-desk working with The Havering Daily records multiple bulletins every week providing updates from Havering, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Thurrock, Brentwood & surrounding areas.  Bulletins are created every weekend, in our podcast a new week is identified with the news jingle. July’s local stories included;   THD: Woman stabbed in Sainsburys car park in Hornchruch. THD: Romford Man looses job & to appear in court over viral Chris Whitty selfie. THD: Harold Hill Wombles launch “Love not Litter” Campaign.  Little Heath School opens new sports hall. Ekota Martial Arts Academy offers free self defence class. Barking & Dagenham Council ‘Thank You’ roadshow. Havering close two Covid testing sites in Upminster & Collier Row. Police answer burglary in progress & find cannabis farm in Romford. Barking & Dagenham Council issues £225,000 fines to rogue landlords.  New toddler clothes banks opens in Redbridge Peabody Children’s Centre, Ilford.   THD: Collier Row Woman angry at Havering Council over four-week bathroom leak causing ceiling collapse.  THD: Havering cyclist Terry Hughes calls on Council leader to “Invest More” into cycling. THD: New City College lecturer receives Jack Petchey Award  Ford Dagenham to build new fleet of lightweight ambulances. Valance House hosts new exhibition for young people. Redbridge Council Summer Club. Highways England to backtrack on discount for Havering residents on Lower Thames Crossing. Romford post office couple seen compensation for faulty computer system. New signage and living wall to green arrivals at Romford Station. Teachers at Valance Primary School in Dagenham Strike for six days. Redbridge is second nosiest place for traffic noise in UK. Havering Council open consultation for EV Chargers. BHRUT announce appointment of new Chief Executive.   THD: Former actor pleads guilty car crash that killed two in February 2020 THD: Havering Police praised for helping stranded elderly couple.  THD: London in bloom judges visit Rainham WWII tribute display.  PCSO Receives commendation for lifesaving work. Barking & Dagenham Council to build Wellbeing Hub at Riverside.  Barking & Dagenham Council review Public Space Protection Order.  Havering offering school meals support throughout summer. Havering open another public consultation into proposed local plan. Inappropriate animal consume at Redbridge family event sparks outcry (Money costume with mock genitalia is retired) Face coverings still mandatory in Healthcare setting from Monday 19th. New £4Million vehicle conversion facility to be created at Ford Dagenham for new ambulances. City of London looking for volunteers to heard cattle at Wanstead Park.   THD: Thief steals statues from Noak Hill Home. THD: Sensory garden at Harrow Lodge celebrates 60 years..  THD: 23rd July – Day of Action by South Hornchurch Police. Barking & Dagenham resident fined for dropping cigarette from car. ACM Meat Factory LTD fined for not displaying ‘No-Smoking’ signs in vehicles  Supporting humanity host mental heath event in park. Renewed calls for 20MPH speed limit in Havering-atte-Bower after four car collision. Research suggests Barking & Dagenham has highest number of Blue Badge scheme offences in capital last year. Havering Museum reopens it’s doors. Chair In Common appointed to BHRUT & Barts Health Trusts.  Thurrock bin strike cost Thurrock Council over £109,000. Havering Council announce ‘Kids Swim Free’ scheme.   The post Monthly Community News Roundup – July 2021 appeared first on Bedrock Radio.

Listen again to our Community News Bulletins Podcast; Bedrock Community News covers local stories from East London & South Essex. Our volunteer run Bedrock News-desk working with The Havering Daily records multiple bulletins every week providing updates from Havering, Redbridge, Barking, Dagenham, Thurrock, Brentwood & surrounding areas.  Bulletins are created every weekend, in our podcast a new week is identified with the news jingle. June’s local stories included;   Bus Drivers in Romford angry at Loss of Rest Room in Atlanta Boulevard.  Day Of Action undertaken by East Area Police in crime crackdown. Six Students from New City Havering Sixth form secure places at medical university. Barking & Dagenham Council ask residents to help brighten up the borough. Redbridge is the cheapest borough for parking permits. Pedestrian crossings in Barking & Dagenham to be reprogrammed favouring pedestrians. Goodmayes development plans – new store, school, houses and station entrance Teens arrested in Romford on suspicion of carrying imitation firearm. NHS Thank You roadshow planned for Barking & Dagenham, sponsored by West Ham’s Mark Noble.  NELFT Long Covid staff recognised by International Press Association.  Lakeside Owners plan for more designer shops & leisure facilities. It’s NCVO Volunteer Week 2021   Transport for London apologies to Bus Drivers over loss of Atlanta Boulevard rest room.  Rainham Woman demands land promised from council. Collier Row locals transform local park with colourful planting. Barking & Dagenham Council consultation on women’s safety highlights hotspots. Gascoigne’s Got Talent – local estate talent Show in Barking. Becontree Festival announced for August 2021.  Redbridge installing electric vehicle charging point to lamp posts and car parks Residents angry over fesitival planned for Central Park Dagenham How many England International football players come from your borough? We Are FSTVL to be hosted at Central Park, with a 9 year licence. BHR Hospitals Voluntary Services developed new ‘Student Summer Volunteer Programme’ & plan to expand it this year to provide more opportunities.  New Council run community hub opened 8th June in Harold Hill.   Court Drops Parking Charges Of Harold Hill Grandmother unfairly ticketed (Follow on From Jan/Feb) 14 year old boy injured in Hit & Run in Hilldene Shopping Area in Harold Hill Tapestry Hornchurch seek volunteers to deliver meals. Barking & Dagenham Council undertake more inspections on venues with low food hygiene standards. Jullie Himpfen has her day in court, after failing to provide details of car driver who littered.  Barking & Dagenham Council warn of rouge traders & urge residents to report scammers. Keeping cancer services running: a collaboration across north east London between providers and the independent sector New Children & Young People Unit opens at Queen’s Hospital.  University of Essex finds; Essex Accent “least intelligent”.   Romford Policewoman honoured after catching rapist. Park Lane Park reconstructed by students. Havering Council Crackdown on Flytippers. Clean Air Day, Residents in Barking & Dagenham asked to think of how they pollute.   Day Of Action in Barking & Dagenham continues, targeting on hotspots.  Hainault resident celebrates 100th birthday, with a visit from Mayor of Redbridge. Development plans of former Havering Planning chairman under investigation. Dagenham man banned from keeping animals after starving a pony. Cannabis found growing in Woodford Hight street hanging baskets. Thurrock Luxury car theft gang of six arrested. Harold Wood Station Overhaul Complete. Romford BID developing a Trolley Revival Scheme, following Labour Candidate for Romfording finding 14 dumped trolleys in Romford.   Harold Hill Man caught in ATM Robbery to be sentenced. Students at New City College celebrate ‘Green Day’ Harold Hill Community Hub is open & providing support. Barking & Dagenham Council continue fight against air pollution Offenders community pay back scheme in Barking.  Ilford School affirmation sessions. Robbery in Ilford shop. Ambulance stations to close in east London, new base in Havering planned Police pursuit in Collier Row as driver fails to stop. Havering, Barking, Dagenham Flash Floods & Tornado. Get Vaccinated – NHS Push Vaccine in East London Pudding Map uses Wiki Data to plot local celbs. Listen to our news podcast below or via a Podcast app. – For the latest community news listen live.   The post Monthly Community News Roundup – June 2021 appeared first on Bedrock Radio.