Dover And Portsmouth Put Police Under Pressure – Is This Just The Beginning?
Chris Hobbs examines the policing challenges surrounding recent events in Dover and Portsmouth, including intelligence, public order resources and officer safety.
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A Transfer Window Like No Other: Jasper’s Football Round-Up
Hornchurch’s strong National League start, record Premier League spending and the early-season surprises catching Jasper’s eye.
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Political Response: Conservatives Accuse Reform Of Ignoring Havering Election Promises.
Romford Conservative chairman Dominic Swan has issued a political response challenging Reform UK’s record during its first 100 days running Havering Council.
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Is Reform Split Over Hexit? Havering Council Debate Reveals Different Views
A Full Council debate over Hexit has exposed differing views among Havering’s Reform representatives, despite council leader Keith Prince ruling out pursuing a departure from Greater London.
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Could Your Child’s Outgrown Coat Keep A Havering Family Warm This Winter?
A community appeal is seeking good-quality children’s winter clothing to support families through schools in Havering and neighbouring boroughs.
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The Untold Story Of Uzbekistan’s Fashion Rebirth Is Coming To London
A private London screening will explore how designers, magazines and modelling agencies helped shape Uzbekistan’s fashion identity after independence.
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Free Youth Spaces Expand Across Havering – Here’s Where Young People Can Go
Youth Unity CIC is expanding free weekly youth sessions in Romford and Harold Hill, alongside one-to-one mentoring for young people.
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Havering Vows To End Hotel Placements For At-Risk Families By 2030
Havering Council has pledged to stop placing at-risk families in hotels and other nightly-paid accommodation by 2030 under a new homelessness strategy.
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Romford Is Going Back To The 90s For A Free Day Of Rave Culture
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The Mercury will host a free 1990s takeover featuring live DJs, zine-making, synth experiments and an immersive rave car on Saturday 5 September.
They Raised £5,007: Now Las Vegas Awaits These Local Dancers
Elevation Performance Academy has thanked its community after raising £5,007 to help its dancers perform at the National Entertainment Awards in Las Vegas.
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Havering Residents Share Powerful Stories Of Hope In New Suicide Prevention Film
A new film sharing the experiences of Havering residents affected by suicide will receive free public screenings in Romford on World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Could Gallows Corner’s Hidden Cost To Havering Run Into Millions?
As Gallows Corner approaches full reopening, The Havering Daily examines the potential hidden cost of more than a year of diversions, delays and disruption to residents, commuters and businesses.
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Behind The Scenes At Notting Hill Carnival: Proactive Policing That Rarely Gets Praise.
Former Met officer Chris Hobbs reflects on the medical emergencies, searches, arrests and positive interactions he witnessed while covering both days of Notting Hill Carnival.
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Heritage, Open Days And Spooky Fun: What’s Coming To Upminster Windmill?
Upminster Windmill has announced four autumn event weekends, including Heritage Weekend, an open day and a Spooky Sunday celebration.
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Free Bike Checks And A Family Ride Come To Hornchurch For London Cycling Festival
Havering Cyclists will hold a free family-friendly ride and Dr Bike checks at Hornchurch Country Park for the London Cycling Festival.
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Could You Help Bring Some Christmas Comfort To A Hospital Patient This Year?
Local knitters and crocheters are invited to create Christmas lap blankets for patients in Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. Blankets should be 20 inches square, in festive colours, and must arrive by 1 November 2026.
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From Rainham to World Champion: Will Ospreay Makes Wrestling History at Wembley
Rainham’s Will Ospreay made history by defeating Kenny Omega at Wembley Stadium, becoming the first British-born male to win the AEW World Championship, marking a significant achievement for both him and his community.
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Late Goals Not Enough
Romford lost 3-2 to Benfleet despite late goals from Blake and Owusu-Boakye. Benfleet established an early lead, capitalising on Romford’s missed chances and a red card, ultimately securing Romford’s first defeat of the season.
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COUNCIL NEWS: Plans for Borough-wide PSPO to tackle anti-social behaviour.
Havering Council has launched a consultation seeking views on plans to introduce a Borough-wide Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) across Havering. A PSPO would give the Council and Police additional powers to place restrictions on…
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MEET THE CAST OF THE CANTERVILLE GHOST!
Brookside Theatre in Romford will present Oscar Wilde’s supernatural comedy, THE CANTERVILLE GHOST, from 9–13 September 2026. Jai Sepple leads the cast as ‘Sir Simon de Canterville’, while nine-year-old Jessica Sepple stars as ‘Jennifer Canterville’. Combining experienced actors and emerging talent, the production promises comedy, scares, and theatrical magic for all ages.
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