Dagenham And Rainham MP Welcomes Funding Boost For The London Fire Brigade.
A Government decision to provide an extra over half a million in funding for the London Fire Brigade to improve
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London Fire Brigade
News involving the London Fire Brigade in Havering and across East London, including incidents, rescues, fire prevention and community-safety work.
Hundreds Of Firefighters Tackle Blaze In Rainham Flats.
Ten fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called to the flat fire on Broadis Way in Rainham, just before
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Launders Lane Decision A Victory For Residents And An Important Step Forward For Children.
Following Clear the Air in Havering’s High Court challenge, Havering Council has done the right thing and reverse
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BREAKING: Live-School Closures And Buses Stopped Due To Rainham Fire.
A ten pump fire on Blueberry Court on Orchard Village, Rainham, has broken out in the early hours of this morning.
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BREAKING: Firefighters Rescue Many Animals Following Romford Flat Fire
Firefighters from Hornchurch and Romford have rescued multiple animals following a fire in a flat in Romford.
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Car Smashes Into Kitchen Cafe In Rainham
A car has crashed into the the kitchen of the Ship Cafe in Rainham, just after 10 am this morning, fortunately not leaving anyone injured but left shaken and bruised.
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BREAKING: Shocking Blaze in Elm Park-Flats and Shops Cleared After Explosion.
Shops and nearby flats in Elm Park were evacuated this afternoon after an explosion and fire broke out behind Tadworth Parade.
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Havering Part Of The Highest Number of Wildfires Seen This Summer.
Firefighters attended around 83 wildfires across the capital in June, July, and August. However, after such a dry spring, the total number of wildfires recorded in 2025 is 117
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Council Leader Responds To Launders Lane Smog.
I am writing in response to the article on 11 September headlined: Exclusive: Launders Lane Smog Forcing Children Indoors Missing Out On Vital Outdoor Play.
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Please Havering Council Support Zane’s Law To Ensure Robust Regulation Of Contaminated Land.
Havering Council has finally indicated in its recent Cabinet report update on 17 September 2025 that further inaction regarding the Launders Lane fires is simply not an option.
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Substantial Works To Stop The Horrors Of The Launders Lane Fires Could Take Seven Years.
Arnolds Field, in Launders Lane, has caught fire more than 100 times since 2019, sending potentially harmful smoke into people’s homes. Residents nearby have reported suffering from stinging eyes and constant coughing, and now keep their windows closed.
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Emergency Services Day – A Tribute to Our Local Heroes And A Chance To Say Thank You To All Those Who Risk Their Lives For us.
Today marks Emergency Services Day, a moment to stop and thank the men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. Here in Havering, we are fortunate to have some of the most dedicated officers and firefighters across London—people who go above and beyond the call of duty every single day.
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The Nightmare of Living Near Launders Lane.
For most of us, mornings begin with a coffee and perhaps an open window to let in the fresh air. But for residents living on Launders Lane, life couldn’t be more different. Their first thought each day isn’t about breakfast, it’s about whether they can breathe.
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Exclusive: Is Rainham The Most Dangerous Place To Breathe In Havering? How Opening A Window Is A Luxury.
Most of us have read about the smoke-filled air across Rainham caused by the Launders Lane landfill site. But unless you live there, it’s hard to grasp the devastating impact it has on people’s everyday lives. The Havering Daily spoke with 70-year-old Pauline, who was diagnosed with COPD eight years ago, to hear first-hand what it’s like living just one mile from the site — where even opening a window can feel like a dangerous gamble.
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Harold Wood Bus Fire-Youths Reported To Have Started Fire.
Passengers and locals have reported that the 256 bus fire is believed to have been started by a group of six youths who then left in a hurry through the back doors, forcing them open.
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BREAKING: Bus Catches Fire In Harold Wood.
A 256 bus on Gubbins Lane in Harold Wood has caught fire this evening.
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Emotional Farewell for Havering Firefighter After 23 Years of Service.
After an incredible 23 years of dedicated service to the London Fire Brigade, firefighter Dave Shephard has officially retired — and those who know him well simply couldn’t let the moment pass without celebration.
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BREAKING: House Fire In Gidea Park Behind Gallows Corner.
A house fire has broken out just after 7pm in Gidea Park, behind Gallows Corner roundabout.
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Road Closures In Hornchurch Following House Fire.
There are currently road closures in place on Burnway in Hornchurch following a house fire this morning.
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Havering: A Borough That Tops The list Of The Highest Number Of Grass Fires.
Havering’s green spaces are increasingly under threat from seasonal and prolonged heat. The borough ranks among the most fire-prone in London, and unless urgent measures are taken, “green” could soon read “gone.”
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