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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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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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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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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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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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SHAPE Institute for Health at Queen Mary University of London is working with local MP Margaret Mullane and local campaigners
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Did you enjoy plenty of festive cheer over Christmas and now feel the need for a fresh start? The holiday season is often filled with food we don’t usually eat throughout the year, a little extra chocolate, cakes, rich meals, and indulgent treats shared with family and friends. Once the holidays are over, many of us want to reset and start the new year feeling lighter and healthier.
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Lacking nutrients and in need of a natural fruit pick-me-up? Avocados truly are the king and queen of fruit. Packed with essential nutrients and incredibly versatile, they are one of the easiest ways to support overall health, especially for anyone short on time or struggling to maintain a perfectly balanced diet.
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To mark the introduction of the new men’s mental health strategy, we spoke to Toni, a mental health peer support worker who specialises in men’s mental health, to hear her views on the government’s plans and what they could mean for men across England.
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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.
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Mind in Havering, Barking and Dagenham has launched a brand-new programme dedicated to supporting the local Armed Forces community. With more than 5000 veterans and service families living in Havering, this project aims to reach out, connect and offer practical, meaningful help.
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