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Latest news, events and community updates from Harold Wood and the surrounding area.
Residents are invited to come together at Remembrance services across the Borough on Sunday 8 November 2026, to honour the courage, service and sacrifice of those who have defended our nation. The Remembrance parades and…
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Councillor Gillian Ford writes in The Havering Daily, stating that while the HRA welcomes the prospect of Harold Wood Library
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Harold Wood Library is reopening its doors with a new community-led vision, bringing fresh hope for one of the area’s
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Residents have raised the alarm after they state travellers have accessed land close to Cockabourne Bridge in Harold Wood, with
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Havering’s Cabinet met on Wednesday evening to consider a number of significant reports covering adult social care, the Council’s financial position
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Emergency services were called to Harold Wood Station yesterday evening following a tragic incident in which a man sadly lost
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From excellent schools and outstanding transport links, the much loved windmill, to a loved high street and easy access to
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Emergency services rushed to Harold Wood this morning after a pedestrian was struck by a car on Station Road. Police
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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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Demolition work at the Peel Way site in Harold Wood is set to begin in early February 2026, paving the way for new family homes in the area.
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Officers from Havering Police Emergency Response team have arrested two 15 year old boys after they were caught riding a stolen moped in Harold Wood.
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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.
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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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