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Romford secured a vital 1-0 victory against Hullbridge, improving their position in the Essex Senior League and moving five points clear of relegation. Greig Stewart scored the decisive goal, helping Romford withstand Hullbridge’s late pressure.
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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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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A community initiative led by Peter Chand has brought Easter joy to local schools and a care home in Dagenham,
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The pressure from the local community alongside the campaign by Dagenham and Rainham MP Margaret Mullane has brought about the green light for the much needed and promised station at Beam park.
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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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Dagenham and Rainham’s Labour MP, Margaret Mullane, has welcomed yesterday’s announcement that more children in Elm Park will get access to childcare close to home. The RJ Mitchell Primary School has been awarded funding to open a Best Start school-based nursery.
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The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham- Margaret Mullane, MP has met with the major UK insurance company, AVIVA, to discuss
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Residents across Havering may be asking how their three Members of Parliament voted on the controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill legislation driven by Justice Secretary David Lammy that has sparked significant debate about the future of jury trials and the wider justice system in England and Wales.
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This week’s sports report highlights key results from the National League South, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. Hornchurch’s victory narrows the gap at the top of their league. In the FA Cup, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City achieved significant wins, while Bayern Munich dominated in the Champions League.
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I have always believed that the only way to bring about change for the better is to get involved and do all you can to improve things in life. I see in recent times groups in society and some political parties that like to snipe from the sidelines, pointing out problems but who offer zero practical solutions.
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In March, Hornchurch achieved significant wins, including a dramatic debut goal by D. Poleon. In the Premier League, Wolves celebrated a historic victory, while teams like Newcastle and Tottenham faced challenges. The week’s flops were highlighted, featuring underwhelming performances by several high-profile players.
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On the 23rd of February 2026, the government released its long-anticipated SEND White Paper. The White Paper sets out proposed changes
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The YMCA has been given approval from councillors in Barking and Dagenham to build a new six-storey tower block at its site in Rush Green, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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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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“In so many conflicts troops and other military personnel from Dagenham and Rainham have bravely put their lives on the line to
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The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, Margaret Mullane MP has been contacted by the National Grid on apprenticeship job opportunities for local people to become part of the UK’s energy future.
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Margaret Mullane, the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham has received news from Barking and Dagenham Council that Rainham Road North is to be resurfaced in full. This is in response to Margaret’s call for urgent repair works to be undertaken on this section of the borough’s principal road network.
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A Dagenham teenage drug runner, one of three involved in the murder of a 51 year old man, has been sentenced to sixteen years imprisonment.
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