Major Grass Fire Breaks Out in Dagenham — 125 Firefighters on Scene
Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters have been deployed to tackle a significant grass fire that broke out this
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BREAKING: Huge Fire In Beam Parklands.
A huge fire has broken out in Beam Parklands, Rainham and is currently being tackled by our fire fighters.
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EXCLUSIVE: “I Nearly Died”- Rainham Resident Hospitalised as Fires Continue to Plague Community
As summer arrives, so too does the all-too-familiar sound of sirens racing through Rainham. Fire engines on blue lights have become a near-daily sight for local residents, responding yet again to fires around Launders Lane and other hotspots. However, for one Rainham resident, could these fires have contributed to her hospitalisation?
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Outstanding Work By Firefighters In Rainham Sees Dangerous Grass Fire Extinguished Promptly.
On the hottest day of the year with temperatures reaching 34c across Havering, a grass fire broke out in Rainham between Glebe Road and Farm Way. Flames soared high as houses as the fire could be seen from the A1306.
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Dagenham And Rainham MP Pushes Havering Council On Launders Lane-Stating “What’s More Important Rainham Residents’ Health Or Your Local Newsletter?”
This raises the question of what is more important, the health of Rainham residents or the council’s latest newsletter? As we approach the summer, and the prospect of more underground fires on Arnolds Field looms over my constituents, I know where my priority lies.”
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What Next For Rainham? Residents Choke As Summer begins.
As the summer officially began on Saturday 21 June, bringing with it the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching a sweltering 34°C, most people were out enjoying the sunshine. But for the residents of Rainham, this time of year only brings dread. While others bask in the sun, those living near the notorious Launders Lane landfill site are bracing for yet another season of toxic, choking fumes that seep into their homes and lungs.
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Councillor Hits Out At Havering Council:”Yes Launders Lane Is A Very Complex Situation , But Why Has It Taken A Judicial Review From Residents To Move This Matter Forward?”
The current HRA Administration keep talking about “openness and transparency” – anyone for buzzword bingo – to me actions speak louder than words.
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‘Launders Lane Steering Group Has Been Telling The Council For Three Years About The Serious Impact This Site Is Having-A High Court Judge Has Now Validated This.’
“Please Havering Council-for all our sake’s use these court findings proactively, give urgent attention to this very critical matter, the residents and their children’s lives depend on it.”
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High Court Rules Havering Council Acted Unlawfully Over Launders Lane Pollution.
Ruth Kettle-Frisby and a team of Havering mums have won a major legal victory after the High Court ruled that Havering Council acted unlawfully in its decision not to designate Launders Lane (Arnolds Field) as contaminated land.
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Havering Fire Chief Advice: “Have A Great But Safe Summer” As Temperatures Soar.
As summer finally arrives across Havering and temperatures rise, our Fire Chief Paul McClenaghan advises residents to have a safe summer. The Borough Commander spoke to the Havering Daily about the small, but very important steps residents can take to stay safe.
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Dagenham And Rainham MP Stresses Health Of Rainham Residents Is A Priority.
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham has stressed that the health of residents in her constituency is a priority for her and she is doing everything she can to resolve the situation at Launders Lane.
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Exclusive: Launders Lane Shame: Havering Campaigner Takes Toxic Landfill Battle To Parliament As Andrew Rosindell MP Steps In Calling For Cross Party Action Now To Resolve This.
“I am calling now for a cross party working group to resolve this nightmare urgently. Our residents must come first. And if the local MP does not take the lead on this, I will.”
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Exclusive: Residents In Rainham Living Near Launders Lane Toxic Landfill Hit Out: ‘We Have Serious Concerns Over The Number Of Women Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer.’
It’s like living in a Chernobyl fall out zone. Enough talk, time for action now.”
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Havering Campaigner To Speak About Launders Lane At Zane’s Law Summit In Westminster: ‘Make Toxic Landfills Safe’
Today, Wednesday 11 June at the Houses of Parliament, Havering campaigner Ruth Kettle-Frisby will join, politicians, trade unions and legal representatives who are coming together with a single purpose: to place the ticking time bomb of contaminated land and water centre-stage and address the urgent task of drawing up legislation to make UK environmental protections fit for purpose.
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Choking Smoke and Frustration: Launders Lane Fires Return as Locals Brace for Another Summer of Misery
Despite the gloomy and unseasonable weather, summer is technically here — and with it, the all-too-familiar nightmare for Rainham residents: the return of the Launders Lane fires.
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Romford And Dagenham Teenagers Charged After Throwing Firework Into Pensioner’s Property Resulting In A Fatal Fire.
Two teenagers have been jailed for the manslaughter of a pensioner who died after a firework was thrown into his property and caused a fatal fire.
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The Hidden Crisis Among Our Heroes: Is It Time for a National Mental Health Strategy for Emergency Service Workers?
They save lives. But who’s saving theirs? Behind every siren, there’s a human being carrying the weight of trauma — and the cracks are starting to show.
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Pensioner Sadly Dies In Romford House Fire.
Sadly a man has died following a house fire on Belgrave Avenue in Romford this morning (30 April).
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Dagenham And Rainham MP Steps In To Raise Awareness Of PTSD In Bluelight Workers.
Members of the PTSD999 charity reached out to the Dagenham and Rainham Member of Parliament, Margaret Mullane, in efforts to raise awareness of the issue of Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder suffered by police officers, fire fighters, prison officers and others in the emergency services.
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BREAKING: Fire in Harold Hill Being Treated As Suspicious By Police And Fire Investigators.
A suspicious fire on Lucerne Way, Harold Hill, injured four individuals. Police and fire investigators are seeking evidence to determine the cause.
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