Dagenham and Rainham MP Steps in to restore RAF Pilot’s Memorial.
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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No Official Pride Flag To Be Flown But Plenty Of Pride As Community Holds Alternative Celebration.
A vibrant Pride celebration took place outside Romford Town Hall yesterday as residents, community groups, trade unions and political representatives
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Elm Park Royal British Legion Welcomes New Union Standard In Moving Ceremony.
Members of the Elm Park Royal British Legion gathered on Sunday 17 May for a proud and moving ceremony to
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Havering’s Shoplifting Crisis: 2,200 Offences Recorded In A Year As Police Crack Down On Repeat Thieves.
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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Havering Police Officers Honoured as Mayor Awards Top Officers for Outstanding Service.
‘A real credit to our borough and East Area’. Two Havering police officers were yesterday presented with special awards by
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Conservatives: “We need a Council that focuses on delivering for residents, not on Hexit fairy tales”
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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Green Party: “Grave concerns remain over East Havering Data Centre”
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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Calling All Havering Residents- Which Organisation Deserves Twenty Free Pizzas?
The incredible team of Ripu and Sunny at The Fat Pizza are at it again, sharing their fantastic pizzas with
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“Not Supported” Elm Park Worship Leader Speaks Out Against Large Romford Mosque Plans.
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 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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Police Step Up Patrols as Youths Dispersed from Hornchurch High Street.
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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HASWA Women Shine Bright: A Celebration Full of Laughter, Dance and Inspiration for International Women’s Day.
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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Queues Return To Havering Petrol Stations As Prices Rise Campaigners Warn Of “Opportunistic Profiteering”
Havering residents were once again queuing across supermarket fuel stations yesterday as petrol prices rose sharply across the borough.
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‘People Want Change’-Greens Offer Change for the Better And Will Contest every seat in May.
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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Celebrate National Pizza Day With A Special Treat from Ripu at The Fat Pizza Elm Park.
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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Forensic Marking Could Be the Key to Slashing Shoplifting in Elm Park As Special Meeting Held.
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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Caught and Charged: Suspects in Lavender Thai Therapy Attack Face Court.
Two men have now been charged and remanded in custody following a series of robberies and an assault that included the shocking attack at Lavender Thai Therapy in Elm Park recently.
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Serial Shoplifter Jailed After Hitting Elm Park and Hornchurch 17 Times.
A man has been found guilty of 17 shoplifting offences across Hornchurch and Elm Park and sentenced to 12 weeks’ imprisonment, following extensive work by local police.
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BREAKING: Two Men Arrested Following Elm Park Aggravated Burglary.
Two men were arrested last night in connection with a series of aggravated burglaries, including the shocking attack at Lavender Thai Therapy last weekend.
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Special Elm Park Meeting To Take Place As Police, MP And Councillors Join Forces To Tackle Shoplifting.
Retailers across Elm Park are being urged to attend a special crime prevention meeting on Monday 12 January at 10am, as police, councillors and the local MP come together to confront the growing problem of shoplifting and threats against staff.
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