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Tucker, a shy three-year-old Collie, and Vinnie, an affectionate two-year-old Lurcher, seek gentle adopters in Havering. Both dogs need patience and understanding to flourish in loving homes, free from past traumas. Contact Dogs Trust for details.
The Havering Daily is today bringing you news on a new initiative that will see a Manifesto for Creative Climate Culture introduced to the borough.
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It was supposed to be a day indoors writing up an article as to how the Met is currently in a sorry state based, in part, on an unpleasant incident that occurred at my local newsagents involving masked youths.
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David Lammy has introduced plans to allow some criminal cases to be tried without a jury, replacing them with judge-only
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Havering Council’s Community Safety Team, Havering Police and local Violence Against Women and Girls campaigners are making every day of this White Ribbon sixteen days of action count. Yesterday, VAWG campaigner Maxine Kemp was joined by a team of dedicated women, including Sarah from Havering Council, Councillor Jane Keane and Police Inspector Jayshree Patel, for a walk from Havering Town Hall to Raphael Park to stand in solidarity against violence towards women.
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Residents living in Noak Hill have reached out to The Havering Daily after reporting large lorries blocking local roads on Sunday morning, carrying loads of hardcore into a field on Green Belt land. The site, near Paternoster Road and Church Road, has become the focus of serious concern as residents believe an illegal encampment is being rapidly constructed.
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The YMCA Orchestra is bringing festive cheer to Romford with its annual Christmas Charity Concerton Sunday 7 December at 4.30pm at Romford United Reformed Church. The family-friendly event features seasonal favourites, Christmas carols and classics from ABBA to The Snowman, plus interval tea, cakes and a festive raffle.
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An inquest concluded on Friday 28 November that a Met firearms officer lawfully killed a man who pointed a gun at police in Dagenham.
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Collier Row celebrated its annual Christmas tree lights switch-on, uniting families and local groups for festive songs and community spirit, marking the start of the holiday season.
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Elm Park was the place to be on Friday 28 November as residents and shopkeepers geared up for the Christmas lights switch-on. The afternoon burst into life thanks to the Fat Pizza team, who handed out an astonishing 2,322 pizzas for just £1, creating a queue that snaked down the street long before their doors opened.
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On Tuesday evening at Rainham Library, Havering Council held a meeting to update local residents now that the land at Launders Lane has been officially deemed contaminated. The audience heard from Council Leader Ray Morgon, Chief Executive Andrew Blake Herbert, Public Health Director Mark Ansell Planning Director Helen Oakerbee. and a representative for the landowner. Residents listened to the work underway but what followed was an outpouring of deep frustration and despair.
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A New Beginning Cat and Kitten Rescue team based in Havering are appealing for help to find homes for two beautiful little cats.
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Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London are urging parents across the Capital to stay alert to what their children are doing online, especially as many young people will receive new phones and tablets bought in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
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Havering Daily can report that East Area police have executed a series of early-morning raids in Ilford, targeting suspected Class A drug suppliers in a major operation spanning multiple policing teams.
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This week’s sport report covers key football matches, highlighting Hornchurch FC’s draw, Premier League results including Chelsea’s victory, Newcastle’s win over Man City, and Arsenal’s triumph against Tottenham, along with Champions League updates.
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Havering Police are issuing advice following a number of recent millennium burglaries in Harold Hill, with incidents taking place overnight.
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Councillors are broadly categorised as Political, Career, or Community Councillors, each with unique priorities. Understanding these distinctions aids residents in interpreting decision-making and appreciating the significance of transparency and community engagement in local governance.
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Havering Council marked a pivotal moment in its commitment to eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) by hosting a landmark conference and two historic firsts for the borough: a solidarity march and a flag raising ceremony. The events focused on the crucial role men must play in challenging inappropriate behaviour and promoting a culture of respect within the community.
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In response to concerns raised by local retailers in Elm Park about criminals targeting their stores, local officers responded by
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Bereaved families in Havering are overcharged for funerals due to lack of awareness, facing financial strain during difficult times. Experts call for enhanced support, transparent pricing, and early guidance to alleviate these burdens.
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