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Havering Residents Association councillors are urging Transport for London to provide a clear update on the prolonged closure of Gallows Corner, which has caused severe traffic disruption and economic impact. They demand transparency and a reopening timeline for affected residents and businesses.
More than 50 residents attended a meeting last week as part of an ongoing campaign to stop plans for two large motorway service stations being built on Green Belt land near the M25.
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Havering Council will implement a new residents’ parking scheme in Harold Wood to reduce congestion from commuters writes Sebastian Mann, local democracy reporter.
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A special community event aimed at supporting men’s wellbeing will take place in Harold Wood on 27th September, with guest speaker Patrick Regan OBE.
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Residents living on Beehive Court In Harold Wood, were unhappy that the Cross of St George Flag they placed at their residential home, was removed by a council official, two weeks ago.
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Passengers and locals have reported that the 256 bus fire is believed to have been started by a group of six youths who then left in a hurry through the back doors, forcing them open.
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A 256 bus on Gubbins Lane in Harold Wood has caught fire this evening.
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Officers from Havering Joint Task Force have been tackling burglars across the borough and have made significant arrests.
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On Tuesday 24 June, hundreds gathered in Harold Wood to discuss exciting new proposals to reopen the much loved Harold Wood library. The aim is to turn the hub into a community hub, led and run by residents who have formed the Harold Wood Foundation.
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This evening, a crucial meeting will be taking place at St Peter’s Church in Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, as campaigners and local residents come together to fight for the future of the much-loved Harold Wood Library. Once a busy and well-used site, the library now sits closed—its future uncertain, as developers eye it up for yet more housing in the area.
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A man has been arrested for theft of motor vehicle, failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, possession of class B drugs, driving not in accordance with a license, driving with no insurance, possession of an offensive weapon and ramming a police vehicle.
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Four Havering police officers have been praised after their heroic actions resulted in the arrest of a violent man at Harold Wood station in February last year.
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Nine-year-old Samuel Wood from Harold Wood is participating in a mini-marathon to raise funds for five-year-old Alexander Liggins, who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, aiming to purchase an off-road wheelchair and therapy support.
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Havering residents definitely need something to smile about and the new mural in Harold Wood will certainly provide them with that much needed smile.
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From 10 March to mid-June, motorists at Gallows Corner junction on the A127 and A12 will face delays due to lane closures for flyover replacement works. TfL advises avoiding the area during peak hours; diversions will be in effect.
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Designer Victoria Amerson’s immersive fashion showcase, “Timeless Luxury,” will take place at The Palms Hotel, featuring a blend of haute couture and live performances. This three-day event includes a gala dinner, shopping opportunities, VIP parties, and celebrity guests, promising an unforgettable experience.
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They are stealing from the impoverished parent who needs a safe, free educational activity for their kids during the school holidays. They don’t want to get on a bus, they want to be able to walk there because it’s free and they are finding the cost-of-living crisis a nightmare.
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On Wednesday evening Cabinet Members chose to close three Havering libraries-one of those being Harold Wood. The Councillors had been asked to pause their decision to allow further cost saving alternatives to be gathered and then presented. They didn’t. The axe has now fallen on South Hornchurch, Gidea Park, and Harold Wood library.
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‘This is a short sighted decision that will impact so many communities. Libraries are and have been the focal point for so many who come and read, talk and keep warm. They are now destroying that.’
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A sixteen year old from Harold Wood has launched a petition to ask TfL to increase the number of 346 buses during school times after being repeatedly late to school.
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