COUNCIL NEWS: Havering’s New Mayor announces chosen charity.

The Mayor of Havering, Councillor Maggie Themistocli, has announced the mayoral charity she will be supporting for 2026/2027. The chosen charity is Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). CRY is dedicated to raising awareness of…

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Soul, Friendship and Generosity At The Crumpled Horn Raises Over £2,000 for Saint Francis Hospice

An incredible day of music, dancing and community spirit has raised more than £2,000 for Saint Francis Hospice. Supporters gathered

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Hornchurch And Upminster MP To Host Older People’s Fair.

Julia Lopez MP is inviting residents to attend her free Older People’s Fair at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch next Tuesday. The

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Johnny Crewe Cup Promises Big Names and Bigger Cause

A charity football match featuring KSI and Andy Carroll will take place on 10 May at Victoria Road, raising funds for Mind in Havering. It’s a community-focused event expected to attract significant attendance. Tickets are on sale now.

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Mind Havering, Barking and Dagenham launches ‘Thorpey’s Bat and Chat’ to support people’s mental health through cricket.

A mental health charity in Havering, Barking and Dagenham has launched ‘Thorpey’s Bat and Chat’, a new programme using cricket to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing.

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Meet This Month’s Dogs Searching for a Fresh Start

Two dogs at Dogs Trust Basildon, Misha and Buster, are seeking loving homes. Misha is an energetic nine-year-old Husky needing space, while three-and-a-half-year-old Buster requires patient adopters to help build his confidence. Both dogs deserve caring environments.

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Special Report: 374 Nights in One Month -The Shocking Scale of Homelessness in Havering and the Charity Offering Hope.

Homelessness across Havering is reaching deeply concerning levels, with new figures highlighting the growing scale of the crisis and the increasing pressure on local support services.

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