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“I wouldn’t be needed if police Federations were doing their job properly.” Those are the stark words of police support campaigner Vicky, who says Britain’s frontline is now buckling under levels of trauma that can no longer be ignored. Her warning comes amid what she describes as a silent crisis of PTSD, failed representation and a system that repeatedly abandons the very officers it relies on.
Havering residents say they’ve had enough of the never-ending roadworks popping up across the borough, clogging streets, and grinding traffic to a halt.
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Youth Unity has announced an exciting new project that will see an unused section of ATIK Nightclub in Romford turned into a dedicated youth and community space.
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Havering residents have made their feelings loud and clear in a national Rightmove survey that has ranked the borough as one of the gloomiest places to live in the entire UK. The annual “Happy at Home” index placed Havering 218th out of 220, leaving it languishing near the bottom of the national list.
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Havering Police have partnered with the West Ham Foundation to host a special festive session of United in Football this
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London has just 1 police officer for every 217 residents, yet politicians remain silent as crime rises.
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Havering took a strong stand this week in the fight against violence against women and girls as the borough hosted a powerful VAWG Innovation Hub in Romford. The event forms part of the national 16 Days of Action campaign and brought key partners together to share experiences, insight and solutions for a safer community.
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A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed on a busy Islington street on Tuesday, 9 December. Police and London’s air ambulance rushed to Westbourne Road at 13:02 after receiving reports of a stabbing. The teenager was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital, but tragically died later that afternoon.
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Athletic Newham defeated Romford 2-0 with a goal in each half. Despite Romford’s few chances, including a shot hitting the post, Newham controlled the match, securing their victory at Parsloes Park.
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A Romford mother has spoken of her fear, shock and dismay after her teenage son and daughter were mugged at knifepoint in Hornchurch last Friday afternoon.
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Most of us drink some water but rely mainly on tea, coffee or fizzy drinks. Often nowhere near enough water is consumed to keep our bodies functioning properly. So why should we drink water? The list of benefits is endless and it is vital for overall health.
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Harold Hill Deer Aid are a team of truly outstanding volunteers and a vital asset to our community. Yesterday, the team, led by Shantel, saved the life of a beautiful little fox who had his head trapped in a tiny gap. Even Essex Wildlife Hospital cannot believe the poor little soul is still alive.
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We are constantly told that knife crime in London is falling. Yet for people living here, watching the chaos unfold week after week, it feels like the opposite. For ordinary Londoners what they see isn’t improvement. What they see is police tape, flashing blue lights and yet another crime scene. In the capital a cordon has now become a grim symbol. It rarely stretches across a street for anything other than a stabbing and the only question that follows is whether the victim has survived.
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A quiet residential street in Elm Park erupted into chaos on Saturday night when a house party spiralled out of control, leaving a 16-year-old boy stabbed and multiple emergency services rushing to the scene.
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A Harold Hill shoplifter has now been jailed after repeatedly targeting the same local business.
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This week’s sports report covers Hornchurch FC’s 5-0 defeat to Worthing, dropping them to third in the league. In the Premier League, Manchester City’s dramatic win over Leeds stands out, alongside key matches involving Newcastle and Fulham. Hornchurch rebounded with a 4-0 victory midweek, returning to the top.
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Officers are urgently appealing for the public’s help to find a 12-year-old boy who has been missing from east London since Thursday evening.
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Shocking video footage shared by the Havering Daily has captured the terrifying moment masked thugs armed with a knife stormed a mobile phone shop in Elm Park. The gang can be seen rushing inside, threatening staff and raiding displays before fleeing into the night, leaving the community outraged.
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There was a time when the very mention of touching Green Belt land would send shockwaves through any local authority. Green Belt wasn’t just protected, it was revered. It was our buffer against relentless development, our breathing space, and a sanctuary for wildlife. Yet today, it appears to stand defenceless, stripped of the respect and protection it once commanded.
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The Havering Daily yesterday joined police officers and Havering Council for an exclusive look inside a major operation targeting high-value stolen and counterfeit goods across Romford. Officers flooded the market and surrounding areas as part of a coordinated clampdown led by Havering’s Neighbourhoods Inspector Connolly.
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