News for the community, by the community.
Service users say they feel abandoned and failed after a decision by North East London NHS Foundation Trust not to renew the lease on the Petersfield Centre in Harold Hill, resulting in the possible loss of a vital mental health group.
Residents, partners and community leaders are being encouraged to attend a key event on Saturday 28 February, titled Building the Future, which will highlight the progress made under the Clear, Hold, Build initiative in Harold Hill and set out what comes next.
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Parents and children in Harold Hill will get some welcome support this year as a result of new government funding.
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Havering Council has moved swiftly to shut down rumours circulating online this week after concerns were raised that a property on Farringdon Avenue in Harold Hill was being used as a migrant centre. The Council has categorically denied the claims, making clear the information being shared on social media is false.
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The Council has acted swiftly to tackle unauthorised traveller pitches on Church Road, Noak Hill.
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Havering Council’s Cabinet announced on Wednesday 14 January that the St Kilda’s Children’s Centre in Eastern Road, Romford, would be the chief beneficiary of the Labour Government’s new Family Hub funding, with satellite projects coming to Harold Hill.
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A man in his 50s was arrested on Thursday, 15 January in Redcar Road, Harold Hill, after claiming to be
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A man was arrested in Harold Hill yesterday following reports of what is believed to have been threats involving explosives.
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Sleeping Beauty by the Habbit Factory at MyPlace in Harold Hill this Christmas was a triumph of a production and a real treat for Havering families. A rare, anti-elitist gem that delivered unmatched joy well beyond its budget.
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Harold Hill Deer Aid have started 2026 exactly as they ended 2025, saving lives.
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Plans have now been submitted for a traveller site in Noak Hill, following enforcement action taken by Havering Council.
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The cash-strapped Havering Council will be handed £29.9million to build almost 140 new homes, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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On Saturday 20 December, Harold Hill Deer Aid were called out to assist the owner of a very distressed young cat after their beloved pet became trapped extremely high up in a tree. The owner was understandably beside himself, and it quickly became clear this would be far from a straightforward rescue.
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The Christmas spirit is shining brightly across Havering after a stolen school minibus has been recovered, thanks to the swift action and support of the local community.
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Residents living near the unauthorised encampment in Noak Hill say activity on the site appears to be continuing, despite formal stop notices recently issued by Havering Council.
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Harold Hill Deer Aid are a team of truly outstanding volunteers and a vital asset to our community. Yesterday, the team, led by Shantel, saved the life of a beautiful little fox who had his head trapped in a tiny gap. Even Essex Wildlife Hospital cannot believe the poor little soul is still alive.
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A Harold Hill shoplifter has now been jailed after repeatedly targeting the same local business.
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Yesterday, The Havering Daily featured the story of endless lorries arriving on greenbelt land in Noak Hill. The shocking scenes angered locals living nearby who contacted the Havering Daily asking questions over the works on the land. We contacted Havering Council and have received a response:
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Residents living in Noak Hill have reached out to The Havering Daily after reporting large lorries blocking local roads on Sunday morning, carrying loads of hardcore into a field on Green Belt land. The site, near Paternoster Road and Church Road, has become the focus of serious concern as residents believe an illegal encampment is being rapidly constructed.
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Havering Police are issuing advice following a number of recent millennium burglaries in Harold Hill, with incidents taking place overnight.
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