LATEST: Man in His 50s Arrested In Harold Hill After Claiming To Possess Explosives.
A man in his 50s was arrested on Thursday, 15 January in Redcar Road, Harold Hill, after claiming to be
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Scope Out-Bringing Queer Creativity and Pride to Romford.
Kaleidoscope is currently the only dedicated LGBTQ+ space in Havering, providing monthly community meetups for locals aged 17-24, since it was established in 2022. The success of Kaleidoscope has now led to a new 5-month project aimed at providing a social and creative space for those aged 25+, funded by Havering Council’s ‘Community Chest’. The outcome of this project will be a series of community-designed LGBTQ+ Pride stickers which will be displayed in shop windows around Romford to foster a more welcoming atmosphere for a marginalised community.
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“The public Use of Glyphosate Represents An Urgent Health Crisis” : Havering Campaigners Demand Glyphosate Playground Ban.
A study launched this week by Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) has found residues of the weedkiller glyphosate and its toxic breakdown product AMPA in English playgrounds raising serious concerns about children’s exposure to potentially harmful chemicals in public spaces.
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Special Sport Report – FA Cup 3rd Round
In this week’s football summary, Arsenal leads the Premier League, while the FA Cup saw Macclesfield’s stunning win over Crystal Palace. Significant transfers and managerial changes occurred, and Newcastle defeated Bournemouth in a thrilling penalty shoot-out. Upcoming fixtures promise excitement.
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Video: Armed Police In Harold Hill After Reports of Bomb Threats And Explosives: Man Arrested.
A man was arrested in Harold Hill yesterday following reports of what is believed to have been threats involving explosives.
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How Social Media and Poor Communication Are Both Failing Police Officers.
Policing is one of the toughest professions in our society, and in today’s world, officers face scrutiny like never before. Social media has become the primary lens through which the public judges police actions. But too often, short clips uploaded online show only a fraction of an incident, missing crucial context before and after the footage. These snippets can easily be misinterpreted, painting an incomplete or inaccurate picture.
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Labour Councils Pledge to Protect Freedom Pass After Huge Backlash Across Havering
Labour councils across London have committed to defending the Freedom Pass in full after strong opposition to proposals that could
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Council Survey Reveals Majority Believe Crime Is Getting Worse in Havering.
A new community safety survey has revealed growing concern among Havering residents, with nearly half saying they feel unsafe in their own neighbourhoods and the majority believing crime is getting worse across the borough.
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Crackdown in Romford As Over 500 Arrests Made by Town Centre Police in 2025
Officers from the Havering Police’s Romford Town Centre Team have worked very hard throughout 2025 showing their professionalism, commitment to commuters, visitors, businesses and residents of Romford Town Centre. The teams have shown that they clearly make a difference to the safety of Romford.
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Students Praised by Fire Chief for Heroic Actions after Helping Victim of Street Attack
Four students from Rainham’s Construction and Engineering Campus have been praised for their quick thinking and bravery after they rushed to help a member of the public who had suffered burns in an attack outside the college gates.
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Forensic Marking Could Be the Key to Slashing Shoplifting in Elm Park As Special Meeting Held.
Elm Park has made a clear stand against shoplifting as police, councillors, retailers and the local MP came together at a special crime prevention meeting to tackle the growing problem head-on. Led by the Elm Park Safer Neighbourhood Team, the meeting sent a powerful message that criminal behaviour will not be tolerated and that the community is standing united to protect its businesses.
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Heartbreak for Boro, Beaten by Stoppage-Time Goal
In a dramatic finish, Little Oakley secured a last-minute victory over Romford, with Daniel Keeble scoring in the sixth minute of added time. Despite Romford’s solid performance and stellar saves from keeper Brad Davison, they left empty-handed.
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Romford MP Slams Government for Ignoring Animals on British Roads And Calls for Urgent Action in Havering.
The Romford MP Andrew Rosindell, who has long championed animal welfare, has called on the Government to address the forgotten issue of roadkill and animal safety on British roads. Since becoming a Member of Parliament, Mr Rosindell has worked tirelessly to protect animals, including leading the fight to ban live exports, a form of animal abuse. Now, he is urging the Government to think carefully about animals in its Road Safety Bill, a matter of particular concern in Havering.
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Caught and Charged: Suspects in Lavender Thai Therapy Attack Face Court.
Two men have now been charged and remanded in custody following a series of robberies and an assault that included the shocking attack at Lavender Thai Therapy in Elm Park recently.
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“We Did It! Havering Wins First Place at London’s New Year’s Day Parade”
Havering has done it. Our borough has been crowned first place winner at this year’s London New Year’s Day Parade, beating every other London borough in the capital’s biggest and most celebrated annual event.
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Scrutiny Meeting In Havering Shows The Cabinet That Decisions Cannot Be Rushed.
News from Havering Labour Councillors. At the meeting of Overview and Scrutiny Board on Thursday 8th January, a cross-party committee
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Havering Ranked Near Bottom for Public Transport Access in London.
Havering has weaker public transport links than many other London boroughs, particularly compared with inner London areas. Large parts of the borough have low public transport accessibility levels (PTAL), meaning many residents are not close to frequent rail, Tube or other rapid transit services. Much of Havering outside key centres like Romford and Upminster scores low on access scales, reflecting limited options for walking or public transport and a reliance on cars.
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“Havering Residents Get Hands-On Help to Cut Energy Bills This Winter”
Residents in Havering received practical support to reduce energy bills and stay warm this winter, thanks to two Energy Doctors drop-in events held in December at Harold Hill Library Hub and the Low Energy Visitor Centre.
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Havering’s Population Surge of 14K In Three Years Leaves Services Struggling to Cope.
The population of Havering rose by more than 14,000 people in three years, which has put increased strain on council services writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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“Hands Off Our Pensioners: Havering Goes to War Over Freedom Pass Cuts”.
For pensioners in Havering, the Freedom Pass is a lifeline. Taking it away would isolate older residents and strip them of their independence”-Andrew Rosindell MP.
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