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Original and exclusive reporting produced by The Havering Daily.
A Collier Row pensioner was left distressed and frightened after builders began work next door without any warning—leaving her garden covered in rubble and even demanding she move parts of her own property to make way for their construction.
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A Launders Lane campaigner from the local steering group in Rainham that has been battling against the toxic landfill site for years, was yesterday rushed into hospital struggling to breathe.
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Residents can now experience running the council in “Budget the Borough,” an interactive simulation managing a £208.8 million budget, addressing challenges like funding gaps and service demands while affecting public satisfaction.
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Harold Hill Deer Aid are an amazing team of volunteers who have really dedicated their lives in rescuing and saving as many animals as they can.
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Peter Chand, a man whose dedication to his community has left a lasting impact.
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This is a mother’s fight for justice after her then seven year old daughter was abused online. This is her battle with three East Area detectives who she believes failed her daughter after they were provided with significant information by Greater Manchester Police of a peadophile active in Havering and eight months on, never visited the address.
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Last month, Havering Council Leader Ray Morgon slammed Sadiq Khan and City Hall in the local press for providing an “unsatisfactory” response to requests for recent Havering specific data on air quality across Havering.
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Brock Whiston from Romford competed at the 2024 Paralympics, winning gold and silver in four events. She emphasized the importance of mental focus and enjoyment in her training. Despite the demanding schedule and crowds, she found joy in her achievements, cherishing the support from her family while looking forward to future improvement.
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“She was punched in the face by one member of staff. She was found with ligatures round her neck and told “Wait til you go home and do it there so we don’t get into trouble.”
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London’s communities are tired of watching children die on the street. Tired of watching children carry knives to protect themselves. We have to listen to our youth, stand in their shoes and understand what is going on in their lives.
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Three councillors, representing different wards in Havering, have shifted their allegiance from the Conservative Party to the Havering Residents Association. In a joint statement to residents, they emphasized their commitment to serving the community’s interests over party politics. They expressed a desire for continued support as they work towards building a stronger community.
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I couldn’t believe what I saw, every vehicle except one with a blue badge had a parking fine on it.
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“I have witnessed some shocking things whilst living here. The state of the bathrooms is disgusting, the cleanliness of the toilets, the poor food and the complete lack of help the youngsters here are given.
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“Well look at just how successful they were. They spent more years in prison than out. Is that what you want?” says Chris Lambrianou who stood in the dock alongside Reginald and Ronald Kray in the country’s biggest murder trial in 1968.
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Everyone here can tell daily horror stories of what we have experienced due to shoplifters. Staff have been threatened by thieves saying they would set fire to their cars or rape their wives”,were the words of one retail worker in Elm Park after daily shoplifting incidents.
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“Several weeks ago, residents who have recently moved into a property here, decided they did not want their mattress so dumped it across the road. They were brazen and literally walked it across the road and just left it there.
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For parents out there fearing for their children everyday, come out and make your voices heard against these horrors. Do not let Havering become like London. London is out of control, the madness there is terrible.
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If you are coming here to mug our children then GET OUT! You are not welcome here.
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Make parents take their own child under their own expense as hundreds of responsible parents have done now and in the past. Just because a child cannot walk due to disability, that is the parent’s responsibility to ensure their child gets to school not the council.
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I just do not have the money anymore. Everyone wants something. I had no choice but to declare myself bankrupt. I have endless fines and I’m not going to pay them as I can’t.
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