News for the community, by the community.
Neighbourhood news from Romford, Hornchurch, Rainham, Upminster and communities across the London Borough of Havering.
Romford lost 6–0 to Hutton before a stronger performance in a 3–1 defeat at Heybridge Swifts, with Darren Manning resigning between the matches. Match report by Mike Woods; photos by Bob Knightley.
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British Transport Police have released CCTV images after a woman was racially abused and assaulted at Harold Wood station. Officers are appealing for information.
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Local Havering residents say ‘Stop Dirty Data Centres’ Local residents from Havering are protesting on Saturday 7 November 2026, as part
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Beam Park councillors Matthew Stanton and Trevor McKeever have welcomed confirmation that improvements to the traffic signals at the A1306
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Upminster Windmill is getting ready to welcome visitors for two festive events in December, offering Christmas entertainment, family fun and
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The Square at Upminster is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2026, marking seven decades of Masonic heritage, architectural transformation and
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A parent whose son attends RJ Mitchell Primary School in Elm Park has criticised a sharp increase in after-school club
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As Havering faces continued pressure to build more homes, questions are being raised about the impact on the borough’s wildlife
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Councillor Gillian Ford, Leader of the Council’s main opposition representing Havering’s Aligned Residents Associations (HARA), officially launched her borough tour
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Upminster’s town centre has been given a deep clean this week as Havering Council and its street cleaning contractors, FCC,
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A heart-warming animal sanctuary tucked away in the countryside of Havering-atte-Bower is giving unwanted and rescued farm animals a second
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Residents who use St Andrew’s Park in Hornchurch were angered to discover boxes containing large nitrous oxide canisters, commonly known
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St Alban’s Baby & Toddler CIC celebrated its fifth birthday with a fantastic community party on Sunday 1 November, bringing
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St Edward’s Church in Romford Market Place has unveiled a stunning poppy display, and the community is being invited to
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Get ready for an evening of Christmas magic as Upminster prepares to welcome families and friends for Christmas in Upminster
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The MP for Romford, Andrew Rosindell, has paid a heartfelt tribute to former Havering Mayor and St Andrew’s Ward councillor
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Tributes are being paid to former Havering Mayor and St Andrew’s Ward councillor Gerry O’Sullivan, who sadly passed away last
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Margaret Mullane MP chose trade unions over her own constituents By Matej Travnicek, Havering Conservatives. I was saddened but unfortunately
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Forget trick or treating! Rainham residents have been treated to something far more spectacular, as one local couple transformed their
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Romford Market was transformed into a wonderful celebration of colour, culture and community on Sunday 1 November as residents came
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