Mind Havering, Barking and Dagenham launches ‘Thorpey’s Bat and Chat’ to support people’s mental health through cricket.

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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Labour delivers £30m ‘Youth Lates’ programme for young people in Havering.

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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Dagenham And Rainham MP Welcomes More Funding for Elm Park Children To Access Childcare Close To Home.

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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Lammy’s Controversial ‘No Jury’ Courts Bill Passes But How Did Havering’s MPs Vote?

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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Jasper’s Sport Report 6th – 11th March 2026

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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‘Fighting For The Causes That Matter Is How I Work As An MP’-Margaret Mullane MP

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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Jasper’s Sport Report 27th February to 5th March 2026

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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Essex Summer Fest Returns for 2026 Bigger, Better and Full of Fun!

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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Rainham Road North To Be Fully Resurfaced.

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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