News for the community, by the community.
The Union Jack should be flown from outside all schools and displayed in every school assembly hall.
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A new community-led litter-picking group, the Rise Park Wombles, launched its first clean-up on July 5th, attracting 15 volunteers. They aim to improve local cleanliness monthly, welcoming more participants to join their efforts.
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A proposed new school for children with special educational needs (SEND) in Havering has prompted concerns over the loss of a playing field, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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Crow Lane residents are demanding urgent action over an uneven footpath that is believed to have seen numerous residents fall – including a shocking incident last week where a disabled woman in a wheelchair is believed to have toppled over.
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“I am deeply saddened this week to learn of the passing of my friend and political mentor, Lord Tebbit. Norman was a man of immense courage, formidable conviction, and above all, had an unwavering patriotic belief in the greatness of our United Kingdom.
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Crow Lane residents are demanding urgent action over an uneven footpath that is believed to have seen numerous residents fall – including a shocking incident last week where a disabled woman in a wheelchair is believed to have toppled over.
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Saying “Havering is safe” is both tone deaf and inappropriate.The public are angry because they don’t feel heard and they don’t feel represented.
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Shoplifting in Romford reached nearly 5,400 incidents recorded in the area last year alone, marking a sharp 23.3% rise. It now makes up nearly 10% of all crime locally.
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A GP practice in Romford has been branded ‘inadequate’ for the second time after failing to improve on patient safety.
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Drivers across Havering are enduring chaotic roads due to the complete closure of Gallows Corner to road users, except emergency vehicles and buses.
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Councillor David Taylor has uncovered local social media accounts with Deliveroo riders offering their accounts for rent to others. This has been raised with the company’s Chief Executive.
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On this day, we remember those we lost, and we must do all we can to stand with the survivors, as Dan rightly says, to turn “trauma into triumph.”
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“The investigation team are satisfied that, at this time, all lines of enquiry have been explored in order to minimise any wider risk to the community.
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“I would like to make the Leader of the House aware of the mayhem, disruption and chaos taking place in Romford at the Gallows Corner flyover junction,” said Mr. Rosindell
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Plans have been put forward to demolish a multi-storey car park in Havering and build more than 100 new homes.
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As the government’s key Welfare Bill passed through Parliament last night, despite fierce backlash and a rebellion from within Labour ranks, communities like Havering are left wondering — what comes next? The Bill, which has sparked outrage for its potential to strip vital support from those most in need, was passed by 336 votes to 261.
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Tradespeople in Havering are invited to a Free Tool Marking Event on July 17th at B&Q, aimed at reducing tool theft. Attendees receive free marking kits, enhancing tool traceability and recovery efforts by police.
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Officers have been investigating a report of rape involving a 15-year-old girl that allegedly occurred on the evening of Saturday, 21 June, in the underpass on Cotleigh Road, Romford.
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On a hot and sunny Saturday, 28 June, Romford hosted its Pride Festival!
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Havering can now boast it has Britain’s strongest police officer based in Romford!
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