The East London News Review

For this week's East London News Review reporter Matthew Clemenson joined Time 107.5 FM's Steve Allen. They discussed the "Shell-shocked" driver, who was fined for leaving his car on the garage's forecourt while he withdrew money to pay for his petrol. The pair also discussed the Recorder/Rotary Young Citizen Award, which seeks to highlight the brilliant young people of Redbridge. And finally they discussed the sentencing of a family of jewellers from Collier Row who smelted burgled gold.

Romford Recorder and Ilford Recorder reporters Niall Joyce and Beth Wyatt joined Time 107.5 FM's Steve Allen for the latest East London News Review. They discussed the ongoing problems at the Orchard Village estate in Rainham, the new Elizabeth line trains which commuters can look forward to and more delays in the work on Ardleigh Green bridge.

In this week's epsiode, reporters Matt Clemenson and Beth Wyatt join Time FM's Steve Allen to talk through the week's biggest stories. First up was the news that Havering Police have adopted a hands-on approach to tackle knife crime in the area after a number of high profile stabbings. Then the trio moved on to discussing one national newspaper's decision to name Ilford as "the new LA" in a column this week. And last but not least, Matt, Beth and Steve discussed the sad story of a 78-year-old woman who has been living in a flat encompassed entirely by scaffolding for the last three years.

Ilford Recorder and Romford Recorder reporters Ralph Blackburn and Beth Wyatt spoke to Time 107.5 FM's Steve Allen about a 'death trap' road in Redbridge. There have been 15 accidents on the same bend in three years, and a resident has been injured twice. What to do? The trio discuss the importance of vaccines as Woodford Green mum Sharon Sandwell urged children to get a meningitis jab after her daughter Lauren died suddenly. They also talk about a Hornchurch nursery which is making meals for the homeless.

This week on the East London News Review Ilford Recorder and Romford Recorder reporters Ralph Blackburn and Niall Joyce talk to Time 107.5 FM's Steve Allen about a fatal stabbing in Romford. We also discuss how a pharmacy courier managed to save the life of a pensioner, and how our NHS trust managed to stop the cyber attack.

Romford Recorder and Ilford Recorder reporters Niall Joyce and Beth Wyatt spoke to Time 107.5 FM's Steve Allen about traffic wardens being allowed to park on double yellow lines to give people tickets. They also discussed pigeon feeding being banned in Ilford town centre and the plans to build flats on a much loved community hall.

Ilford Recorder and Romford Recorder reporters Ralph Blackburn and Matthew Clemenson joined Time 107.5 FM's Steve Allen to discuss a 200 year old flag from the Battle of Waterloo discovered by a father and son from Collier Row. After being distracted by Batman and Catwoman they also chatted about a vigilante couple from Barkingside and the closure of Kinda's school uniform shop in Barkingside. #Ilford #Romford #Havering #Redbridge

Ralph Blackburn and Niall Joyce talk to Time 107.5 FM's Steve Dean about the upcoming general election. They discuss whether Labour MP Jon Cruddas could be unseated by Leave supporters, and the marginal seat of Ilford North. The trio also talk about a corrugated iron bridge in Ilford, still with bullet holes from the Second World War, which could be torn down from Crossrail.

On this week's East London News Review podcast editor Lindsay Jones and reporter Matt Clemenson join Time FM's Steve Allen to talk otters, housing and the Grand National. First on the agenda was the news that otters were to be reintroduced to the River Roding in Wanstead as part of an ambitious improvement scheme. Then, the trio discussed the Recorder's four-page housing special, which takes a look at the good, the bad and the ugly sides of the housing situation in Redbridge. And finally, they talked about Danny Cook - the jockey from Collier Row who is set to ride Definitly Red, one of the favourites, in tomorrow's Grand National. The next East London News Review podcast will be available in two weeks' time due to the Good Friday bank holiday.

In this week's East London News Review podcast Ilford Recorder and Romford Recorder reporters Matthew Clemenson and Ann-Marie Abbasah talked to Time 107.5FM's Steve Allen about a tyre-slashing in Harold Hill, the sentences for the Ilford station drugs gang, and the visit of a former Mafia boss to a Romford school. #Ilford #Romford #Havering #Redbridge

In this week's East London News Review podcast Ilford Recorder and Romford Recorder reporters talked to Time 107.5FM's Steve Allen about local reporting on the Westminster attack, the Metropolitan Police's new body-worn cameras and graffiti murals in Romford. #Ilford #Romford #Havering #Redbridge