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The latest official figures show a jump in the number of people unemployed and claiming benefit in Dagenham and Rainham. The number of people in the constituency who are unemployed and in receipt of related unemployment benefits stood at 4,605 in March 2024.
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Disused land off Chippenham Road has been earmarked for four apartment blocks, offering a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom properties.
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A man living next door to the disused Pompadours pub in Harold Hill is objecting once again to the possible development of new housing right next to his back garden
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Pouya Akhbari, a locum trauma and orthopaedic consultant at Barking,Havering and Redbridge University Hospital Trust, completed the London Marathon on Sunday 21 April to raise funds for King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity.
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Rosewood Avenue in Elm Park currently has a crime scene in place after reports of a serious sexual assault. The alleged incident is said to have taken place on Saturday 20 April at 7.30pm.
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In the early hours of Tuesday, a 29-year-old man was found injured in Upminster. Police and medical responders acted swiftly, ensuring he was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Metropolitan Police is investigating and seeking public help. Information can be shared with the police or anonymously with Crimestoppers.
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“He was brought to justice thanks to the dedication of officers from the Online Child Sexual Abuse Exploitation Team. Their investigation was complex and difficult, and there will have been a personal cost for the officers involved in gathering such a large volume of disturbing evidence in order to ensure that Azad was made to answer for his crimes.”
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As new figures show Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan could see over 650,000 good new jobs created across every part of the country, parliamentary candidate Margaret Mullane has said Labour is ‘laser-focused’ on the issues that matter to local people, bringing well-paid, high quality jobs into the community.
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Darren Gildersleeve completed his first London Marathon, raising funds for Rainbow Trust, a charity close to his heart. He described the experience as a dream, overcoming challenges with the support of his family and sponsors. Inspired by Rainbow Trust’s work, Darren is eager to continue his charity efforts, feeling proud and grateful for the impact made.
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On Friday 19 April, a council owned car park in Collier Row saw a parking warden ticket every vehicle in the car park with angry residents showing the warden that they had clearly paid. The warden once again stated ‘he didn’t care’ and that residents had to appeal.
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Excitement is brewing as H.A.D. Havering gears up for its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Day, following the resounding success of
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Conservative London Mayoral candidate Susan Hall went on walkabout through Romford on Friday meeting many local residents and guaranteeing to remove the outer ULEZ expansion from day one. The Conservative candidate was joined by the Member of Parliament for Romford Andrew Rosindell and GLA Havering and Redbridge Member Keith Prince.
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On April 21st, Romford District Scouts celebrated St. George’s Day with a parade in Collier Row. Over 700 young scouts and leaders, supported by 400 adult volunteers, marched through the town. The event included a church service, awards ceremony, and a play for younger members, showcasing unity and dedication.
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A murder investigation has been launched after another man was fatally stabbed in Dagenham in the early hours of Saturday 20 April.
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After three decades of owning Collier Row News, Dilip and Nisha Patel have handed their keys over to a new owner.
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Mitchells Miracles is hosting a community event at Raphaels Park in Romford on June 22nd, 2024. The event features over 40 local business stalls, entertainment, and activities for all ages. The charity is also seeking volunteers for various roles. This is a great opportunity to support a worthy cause while enjoying a fun day out.
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Executed as part of the Clear Hold Build initiative, targeting organised crime and drugs supply, officers gained entry to the warehouse and found it to contain a large-scale Cannabis factory. Inside officers found 1600 Cannabis plants, with a potential street value of £1m
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New and prospective residents of the Park Rise retirement village enjoyed an informative gardening event last weekend to learn about making the most of their new balconies.
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Saturday parkrun crowds are taking over London, which could be a growing concern for Havering locals as new research reveals that Raphael parkrun is the fifth most crowded location for the weekly event in the city.
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