London Police Bravery: Remembering Their Heroic Acts in 2025.

As 2025 draws to a close, it is the perfect moment to recognise the extraordinary courage of our police officers across London. Praise for police officers is a rarity, and far too often the heroic work they do goes unnoticed. Poor communication from police forces compounds this, with very little said publicly about the life-saving, courageous acts carried out every single day. In a world where headlines often focus on controversy, the bravery and selflessness of these men and women is too easily overlooked.

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Havering Celebrates Unsung Heroes in the New Year.

As the New Year’s Honours List is announced, Havering is proud to recognise some truly remarkable individuals whose dedication and selflessness make our borough a better place. Behind the scenes, these outstanding members of our community work tirelessly, often without recognition, putting Havering first.

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Is England One of the Most Unhappy Places To Live In? UK Among Lowest-Ranked Countries for General Quality of Life in Major Global Study

A major international wellbeing study has delivered a stark warning for the United Kingdom, revealing that the nation is falling significantly behind its global peers when it comes to physical health, happiness, purpose, and general quality of life. The research, carried out by Harvard University, compared 22 wealthy nations and ranked the UK near the bottom for overall wellbeing.

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Disappointment at Frenford for Romford

Romford suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat against bottom-placed Frenford after an encouraging draw the previous week. Despite dominating possession, Romford struggled against Frenford’s solid defense. Goals by Derix Ndjoli and Joseph Akinsanin secured the win for Frenford, leaving Romford winless in eight games and just above the relegation zone.

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Flats vs Houses: Are We Building the Right Homes for Havering?

Havering residents are all too familiar with the words housing crisis, but when it comes to the types of homes being built, many feel the reality on the ground does not match the rhetoric. What residents want most is family-sized houses that provide space, stability and community. Instead, much of what is being delivered in the borough continues to be flats often in town centre developments that many locals describe as crammed in and out of character with the surrounding area.

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ONS Data Shows Havering’s Population Up by 14,000 in Three Years.

Havering’s population is continuing to rise, adding significant pressure to housing, services and infrastructure across the borough. According to the latest Office for National Statistics estimates, Havering’s population reached around 276,274 in mid-2024, up from 262,086 in 2021, an increase of more than 14,000 residents over three years.

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December Football Highlights: Premier League and Hornchurch FC

Sport Report highlights recent football matches, including draws for Hornchurch FC and Newcastle United, Kasey Wooster’s interview expressing loyalty to Newcastle, and prominent player performances amidst AFCON impacts.

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Five Face Prison After Rescuing Beagles from Animal Testing Lab.

Five people in Cambridge have been found guilty of burglary and are now awaiting sentencing, following the removal of eighteen beagles from a lab where animals are used for testing purposes. Under UK law, animals used in scientific research are considered property, meaning the removal constituted burglary.

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Havering Police Deliver Outstanding Community Football Day for Children.

Yesterday, Monday 22 December, Havering Police led a fantastic sport event in Romford, showcasing their continued commitment to supporting young people and strengthening community ties through the United in Football and Basketball initiative. The event highlighted the positive, proactive role officers play across the borough, creating safe spaces and meaningful opportunities for children and families.

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A Point For Boro, But So Close To All Three

Romford’s match against Great Wakering ended in a 2-2 draw after missed opportunities late in the game. Though Romford led twice, they conceded a penalty, resulting in a shared point rather than a potential victory.

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Repeat Shoplifter Jailed and Hit With Five-Year High Street Ban.

Another prolific shoplifter targeting Havering and Barking & Dagenham has been jailed, following determined work by local neighbourhood officers. Police have also secured a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) to protect high streets and retail staff across multiple areas, sending a clear warning that repeat retail crime will not be tolerated.

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Havering Leader, Councillors and Romford MP Head to Downing Street to Demand Fairer Funding.

On December 18, 2025, Havering Council leaders visited Downing Street to submit a petition for fairer government funding, highlighting significant local funding drops and rising service demands, urging a review of outdated funding formulas.

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