Major Police Operation Sees 13 Arrests and Stolen Motorbikes Recovered Across Havering

On Thursday 12th March, officers from Ilford and Havering Safer Neighbourhoods Teams, Street Duties Officers, Romford Town Centre Team, British Transport Police and the Havering Joint Task Force carried out a coordinated operation as part of Op Virgo.

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Could You Help Bring Comfort to Patients at St Francis Hospice

The hospice is specifically asking for pairs of identical, stuffed orange hearts, measuring approximately 4 inches high by 4 inches

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CCTV Petition for Rainham & Wennington Shows Residents’ Real Concerns

Rainham & Wennington Labour Action Team are submitting a petition calling for the installation of new public CCTV for Rainham & Wennington ward at the March18 Council meeting, citing ongoing safety concerns, borough‑wide coverage failures, and community demand for visible crime‑prevention measures.

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Have Your Say on Havering’s Historic Conservation Areas.

Havering Council is inviting residents to give their views on updated Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plans (CAAMPs) for three of the borough’s historic areas: Langtons, RAF Hornchurch, and Havering-atte-Bower.

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Green Campaigners Challenge Leaders at Important Havering Environmental Hustings.

A well-attended and discussion-packed environmental hustings held at Fairkytes Arts Centre last night brought together local politicians, campaigners and residents to debate the future of a cleaner, greener Havering.

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Police Step Up Patrols as Youths Dispersed from Hornchurch High Street.

Officers carried out high‑visibility reassurance patrols on Hornchurch High Street on Monday 17 March 2026 as part of routine policing efforts to keep the town centre safe. During the patrols, a group of youths was stopped after attempting to make off from officers. As the situation was being managed, more youths joined the group but were later dispersed from the area without incident.

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Growing Crowds of Masked Youths Spark Concern on Hornchurch High Street.

Hornchurch shoppers have raised concerns after a growing number of youths have been seen gathering outside shops on the High Street wearing masks. Everyday, after school and college, youths gather near the bus stops and outside the shops in large crowds.

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