News for the community, by the community.
Rainham’s community has welcomed a brand-new business hub, as the District Business Centre officially opened its doors yesterday evening on the site of the old Barclays bank in the town’s shopping centre.
Romford – Andrew Rosindell M.P., Member of Parliament for Romford, has issued a strong statement expressing his deep concern over the recent acquisition of The Willow Rooms, a long-standing community venue located on Willow Street, off Mawney Road.
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Julia Lopez, the Member of Parliament for Hornchurch & Upminster, will host her latest jobs and training fair at Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, on Friday 5 September from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
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Residents in Rainham are alarmed about a teenage boy with severe learning disabilities living in unsafe conditions. Complaints detail neglect from carers, who reportedly fail to supervise appropriately, leaving the boy exposed and distressed. Local councillors and authorities are involved, but residents remain concerned about his welfare.
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Brock Whiston from Havering will represent Great Britain at the World Para Swimming Championships in September. The Paralympic champion, praised for her gold and silver in Paris 2024, continues to inspire local athletes with her remarkable achievements.
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A New Beginning Cat and Kitten Rescue have responded to an urgent call for help on Sunday 10 August. Five male kittens, just 2-3 weeks old have been dumped in a box at a bus stop and mum cat was not found with the kittens which was concerning.
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The Golden Garage team hosts a massive End of Summer Day Party on September 27, 2025, featuring UK Garage legends, iconic MCs, and an unforgettable celebration in Upminster.
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Last week over 50 local businesses across Dagenham have taken petitions and posters, joining the campaign launched by Margaret Mullane MP to save the front counter at Dagenham Police Station. With over 500 signatures in the first week, the Labour MPs campaign is going from strength to strength.
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The Marshalls and Rise Park Havering Residents Association (HRA) Team were joined by fellow HRA members from across the borough
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Andrew Rosindell M.P., Member of Parliament for Romford, has voiced strong opposition to reported plans by the Labour Government to permit the selling off of allotments across the country to make way for new developments.
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“We share Simon Hutchinson, our Police Superintendent’s concerns on how this data has been interpreted.
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Last Thursday 7 August ladies from across Elm Park attended a very special Teeyan Festival at Havering Asian Social Welfare Association (HASWA).
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Detectives are urging members of the public to come forward with any information they may have following the death of a 49-year-old man in Noak Hill Road, Noak Hill.
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The great inequality that both migrants and too many citizens in Britain share is poverty, and poverty results from deep inequalities and structural injustices.
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Police data has revealed that Romford postcodes have the 8th highest level of drug crime in the UK, and an increase of 22% vs last year.
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A bike rider has been taken to hospital following a collision with a car on Brentwood Road, this afternoon.
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A Havering landlord has been fined £33, 698 for breaching licensing conditions at a Romford property.
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After the Covid-19 pandemic, many local shops across Havering have faced immense pressure. But on Hornchurch High Street, one beloved business continues to light up the community — quite literally — with a shop window that rivals some of London’s finest.
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A planning application for Como Street car park site has been submitted, despite protests from those living next to the car park.
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We have been badly let down by all governments. The British people are now angry and have lost patience. A radical change is needed. Our country is running out of time to sort this mess out!”
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