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Residents anger at lack of apology from council despite wrongly issuing parking fines to entire car park.
It was their error! Where is their apology?They are quick to take your money, but not quick to apologise. It feels like they are are doing me the favour, when it was their mistake.”
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Pupils and teachers from Benhurst Primary School in Hornchurch had the amazing opportunity to attend a special learning event at 10 Downing Street last week.
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Yesterday, 7 May, Julia Lopez MP who has been campaigning for the refurbishment of Gallows Corner, received the news that the Transport Minister had approved a £57million scheme for its redevelopment.
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A bus collided with a woman in her 50s on North Street, Hornchurch, prompting a swift emergency response on Friday evening. The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
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Emerson Park Academy in Hornchurch celebrated two major sports wins in football this week. The U16 girls football team became Havering Champions following a 3-1 victory over Coopers.
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A man passed away at Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre in Hornchurch this morning. London Ambulance staff arrived within three minutes of being called, but despite their efforts, the man did not survive. The London Ambulance Service expressed condolences to the family during this challenging time.
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A man in his 30s was found unresponsive on Benets Road in Hornchurch and later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Metropolitan Police are treating his death as unexpected/unexplained and are continuing with further enquiries. The man’s next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers.
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Mercury Holdings Ltd, owned entirely by Havering Council, has put forward proposals to transform Keswick Avenue in Hornchurch into a residential area.
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On Friday 19 April, a council owned car park in Collier Row saw a parking warden ticket every vehicle in the car park with angry residents showing the warden that they had clearly paid. The warden once again stated ‘he didn’t care’ and that residents had to appeal.
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New and prospective residents of the Park Rise retirement village enjoyed an informative gardening event last weekend to learn about making the most of their new balconies.
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I couldn’t believe what I saw, every vehicle except one with a blue badge had a parking fine on it.
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New City College students and staff showed true community spirit when they played hosts to members of the Havering Parkinson’s UK branch to put on a fun-filled day of education and entertainment.
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The daughter of a Hornchurch pensioner is baffled as to why Havering Council have knocked back her father’s appeal for a blue badge three times despite him having numerous health concerns that stop him from walking well.
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The three St Andrew’s ward Councillors yesterday Thursday 11 April, proudly unveiled the restored Hornchurch War Memorial. Councillors Paul Middleton,Gerry O’ Sullivan and Bryan Vincent were joined by Carole Barratt the Chair of Hornchurch British Legion in front of the new memorial.
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On 5 May a special music festival is taking place at the Railway pub in Hornchurch in memory of much loved dad Martin Peake
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Havering Council is poised to sell off six carparks to its own holdings company in a bid to plug its budget gap.
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“I had to swerve as I saw the car deliberately heading towards me and despite swerving, it hit me full on. We landed up near somebody’s garden, with parts of my car and their car in the middle of the road and debris everywhere. The other car drove off even though I had parts of it under my car.
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British Transport Police officers attended a serious collision just after midnight in Hornchurch. The incident took place on Ardleigh Green Road at 00.32. The driver of a Seat Ibiza had collided with two stationary vehicles, one being a AA repair van and fled the scene of the accident.
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Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Shepherd as its next Chief Executive, starting from 1 July.
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“I don’t care what the council say, I will keep doing my job even if I’m not paid. I don’t do it for the council, I do it for the children and their parents. It’s seeing the children and their happy smiling faces that makes my day.
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