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A fresh call has been made to tackle the growing crisis of fly tipping in Havering, as concerns continue to mount over the long running issues at Arnold’s Field in Rainham.
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The Leader of Havering Council, Councillor Ray Morgon, has written to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Minister, Emma Reynolds, after reports revealed government funding will be used to clear some of the worst illegal waste sites in the country but not Havering
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In an unprecedented coordinated effort, community groups across the London Borough of Havering have issued a joint statement raising urgent concerns over Green Belt erosion, declining local amenity, and planning transparency, calling on councillors and election candidates to take action.
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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 £650,000 refurbishment is set to transform the gym at Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre next month, bringing state of the art equipment, a redesigned layout and improved accessibility for thousands of local members.
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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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The International Women’s Day Celebration at HASWA on Wednesday 4 March was a joyful and unforgettable event, easily the best one yet. Well done to all the amazing ladies at the Havering Asian and Social Welfare Association, in Elm Park, led by Manjit, who put on this incredible event yesterday, Wednesday 4 March.
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Rare families have to be nothing short of incredible 28 February marks this year’s Rare Disease Day. A disease is classified as rare when fewer than 1 in 2,000 people are affected. 70% of rare disease begin in childhood and 72% are genetic.
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Following concerns raised at a meeting in Harold Hill this week about the lack of public toilets across the Hilldene shopping area, the Havering Daily looked at access to toilets across the borough. What we found highlights a growing problem for residents struggling to find basic facilities when out and about.
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As Havering prepares for local elections on Thursday 7 May, the borough faces one of the most uncertain and politically charged contests in its history.
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The creeping rebranding of protected green spaces as so-called “grey belt” land is raising growing concern among residents and environmental campaigners, who warn that the move risks opening the door to widespread development on areas once considered untouchable.
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Councillor Gillian Ford, Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, said: “Keeping safe and warm is an essential part of our
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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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Across the London Borough of Havering, questions are increasingly being raised about whether enough properties are being built or adapted to meet the needs of disabled residents, as demand for accessible housing continues to grow and many families say suitable homes remain extremely difficult to find. With an ageing population and a rising number of people living with long-term health conditions, the need for homes that support independent living has never been greater, yet concerns persist that current housing developments are not keeping pace with local need.
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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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The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham-Margaret Mullane writes her monthly column in the Havering Daily. Nothing has shocked
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People are becoming vegan not because it is fashionable but because they can no longer ignore what happens behind closed doors in modern farming.
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In September 2025 Margaret Mullane MP made a successful bid to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology to commission a study titled “Management of Legacy Landfill”. The idea behind the piece of work was to produce national level policy options which would help resolve the issues at Launders Lane in Rainham.
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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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