Hornchurch And Upminster MP To Host Older People’s Fair.
Julia Lopez MP is inviting residents to attend her free Older People’s Fair at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch next Tuesday. The
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Johnny Crewe Cup Promises Big Names and Bigger Cause
A charity football match featuring KSI and Andy Carroll will take place on 10 May at Victoria Road, raising funds for Mind in Havering. It’s a community-focused event expected to attract significant attendance. Tickets are on sale now.
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Why Are So Many Police Officers Leaving? Inside the Growing Crisis Facing UK Policing
Figures reveal a profession under pressure as officers speak out about feeling undervalued, overworked and increasingly disillusioned The role of
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“1,000 Patients a Day” – Redbridge and Havering A&E Hits Breaking Point in Record Month
March was the busiest month on record for emergency care departments in Redbridge and Havering hospitals, the NHS says, writes
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Recording Police Suicides Is Long Overdue – And Shows Why PTSD999 Are Saving Lives
From the perspective of PTSD999, the recent move by Chief Constables and the National Police Chiefs’ Council to make the
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Mind Havering, Barking and Dagenham launches ‘Thorpey’s Bat and Chat’ to support people’s mental health through cricket.
A mental health charity in Havering, Barking and Dagenham has launched ‘Thorpey’s Bat and Chat’, a new programme using cricket to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing.
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Labour delivers £30m ‘Youth Lates’ programme for young people in Havering.
Young people in Havering are set to benefit from a major new £30 million investment in youth services, as the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, launches the landmark ‘Youth Lates’ programme to bring high-quality youth clubs back into every community.
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Fresh Start for Rainham as Residents Help Shape New Response After Landfill Fire Fears
Rainham residents have helped kickstart a fresh, community-led approach to tackling long-running landfill fire concerns at a special workshop held on Friday 27 March.
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Society Demands 200% from Policing but Gives Back Nothing.
Policing was once a job to be proud of. Many joined as cadets from the age of 18 and stayed until retirement. It was more than an occupation. Officers were proud, proud of the work they did in their community, and most importantly, they had leaders who had got there from experience, knew the job, and understood their officers. They had support and understanding.
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Special Report: 374 Nights in One Month -The Shocking Scale of Homelessness in Havering and the Charity Offering Hope.
Homelessness across Havering is reaching deeply concerning levels, with new figures highlighting the growing scale of the crisis and the increasing pressure on local support services.
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MPs, Councillors and Havering Campaigners Urge Starmer To Support Zane’s Law.
Havering’s local MPs, councillors and campaigners have joined together to support calls for a new law to address the crisis of contaminated land in the UK, with a focus on protecting people and the environment above all else.
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Do you live near the Launders Lane landfill site? We want to hear from you.
SHAPE Institute for Health at Queen Mary University of London is working with local MP Margaret Mullane and local campaigners
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She Went Into Queen’s Hospital With Low Sodium… Now Doctors Say She May Not Leave.
A Collier Row man has spoken of his distress and anger over the treatment his elderly mother has received while being cared for at Queen’s Hospital.
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‘Our Harold Hill’ Launches Build Phase After Two Years of sustained Crime Reduction and Community Driven Progress.
The Metropolitan Police Service alongside Havering Council, Youth Unity, local partners and residents have officially launched the Build phase of the Our Harold Hill – Clear Hold Build project — marking the next stage in a twoyear programme that has significantly reduced crime and strengthened community resilience across Harold Hill.
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Exclusive:“We Are Not Just Losing a Building, We Are Losing Our Safe Space”-Vital Mental Health Group Faces Closure.
Service users say they feel abandoned and failed after a decision by North East London NHS Foundation Trust not to renew the lease on the Petersfield Centre in Harold Hill, resulting in the possible loss of a vital mental health group.
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Essex Summer Fest Returns for 2026 Bigger, Better and Full of Fun!
Haverinng Mind are delighted to announce that the event will return this summer to Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch on Sunday 12th July as the Essex Summer Fest. It promises to be bigger, and better than ever before!
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Feeling Tired or Stressed? You Could Be Low on Magnesium.
Magnesium is one of the most essential minerals in the human body, yet it is also one of the most commonly overlooked. It plays a role in hundreds of biochemical reactions and is vital for everything from muscle function and energy production to sleep quality and mental wellbeing. Despite this, many people are unknowingly deficient, largely due to modern diets, stress, and depleted soils.
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“Emergency Service Workers Are Ending Their Own Lives – And We’re Doing Absolutely Nothing”
Our emergency service workers are facing unprecedented situations. The high level of trauma they deal with has probably hit record levels. What sadly has not hit record level, but has actually hit low levels, is the support they are receiving. Police officers, firefighters and paramedics are ending their own lives. The level of suicide amongst police officers and firefighters has hit new levels. But who actually cares?
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Havering’s H90 Joggers Invite Adults of All Abilities to Get Running.
If you’ve ever wanted to get into running, improve your fitness, or meet like-minded people, Havering’s H90 Joggers (H90J) is the club for you. Open to adults aged 18 and over, H90J welcomes runners of all abilities—from complete beginners learning to run, to those who want to jog, chat, and stay healthy, and even to seasoned runners training for specific distances.
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Think Beyond Meat and Fish – Discover the Power of Plant-Based Protein.
For most people, the word protein immediately brings to mind fish, chicken, or red meat. It is true that these are rich sources of protein, but plant-based foods can be just as powerful and often come with added health benefits. Many of us never realise just how versatile and protein-rich vegetables and other plant foods can be.
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