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Tributes have been paid to a much-loved churchwarden, retired midwife and lifelong carer whose kindness, compassion and dedication touched the
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Residents living on Rosebank Avenue, Elm Park, have objected in large numbers to a planning application that would see a
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Romford proudly stood shoulder to shoulder on Saturday as hundreds gathered to celebrate Armed Forces Day, paying tribute to the
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Local councillor and Royal Air Force Reservist Alex Donald writes for the Havering Daily. As we celebrate Armed Forces Week 2026 here in Havering, we show our unwavering support to the men and women
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Margaret Mullane MP has acted quickly to ensure that the war memorial on Freeborn Gardens, Elm Park dedicated to Wing Commander John Freeborn is cleared from
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A vibrant Pride celebration took place outside Romford Town Hall yesterday as residents, community groups, trade unions and political representatives
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Members of the Elm Park Royal British Legion gathered on Sunday 17 May for a proud and moving ceremony to
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Shoplifting across Havering remains at worrying levels, with more than 2,200 offences recorded in the borough over the latest 12-month
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‘A real credit to our borough and East Area’. Two Havering police officers were yesterday presented with special awards by
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Matej Travnicek, Chairman of Dagenham and Rainham Conservatives, writes in today’s Havering Daily to set out the party’s opposition to
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Mark Whiley, Chair of Havering Green Party, writes in today’s Havering Daily to state the party’s opposition to current plans
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The incredible team of Ripu and Sunny at The Fat Pizza are at it again, sharing their fantastic pizzas with
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A man who has been running a place of worship in Elm Park has hit out at plans to build a large mosque in the centre of Romford, warning it would inevitably increase congestion and risk creating unnecessary tension in the wider community.
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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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Officers carried out high‑visibility reassurance patrols on Hornchurch High Street on Monday 17 March 2026 as part of routine policing efforts to keep the town centre safe. During the patrols, a group of youths was stopped after attempting to make off from officers. As the situation was being managed, more youths joined the group but were later dispersed from the area without incident.
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The International Women’s Day Celebration at HASWA on Wednesday 4 March was a joyful and unforgettable event, easily the best one yet. Well done to all the amazing ladies at the Havering Asian and Social Welfare Association, in Elm Park, led by Manjit, who put on this incredible event yesterday, Wednesday 4 March.
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Havering residents were once again queuing across supermarket fuel stations yesterday as petrol prices rose sharply across the borough.
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Havering Green Party have launched their “Change for the Better” campaign for the May 7th local elections, fielding candidates with a strong mix of experience, local knowledge and community commitment in every council seat.
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To celebrate National Pizza Day, the amazing Ripu wanted to do something special for their local customers who support the yummy food outlet all year round. So today only, anyone who comes to collect from their Elm Park store can get any 12″ large pizza for just £5!.
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Elm Park has made a clear stand against shoplifting as police, councillors, retailers and the local MP came together at a special crime prevention meeting to tackle the growing problem head-on. Led by the Elm Park Safer Neighbourhood Team, the meeting sent a powerful message that criminal behaviour will not be tolerated and that the community is standing united to protect its businesses.
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