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Cathy and Shaun Newton are bidding a very tearful farewell to Havering this week. The much-loved and well-respected couple, who have lived in Rainham for 53 years, say their departure is a direct result of the ongoing issues at Launders Lane.
Four students from Rainham’s Construction and Engineering Campus have been praised for their quick thinking and bravery after they rushed to help a member of the public who had suffered burns in an attack outside the college gates.
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Havering came together yesterday to honour one of its most respected officers as Sergeant Abdul Basit retired after 25 years of dedicated service. Tributes poured in from senior officers, civic leaders and local residents, all united in gratitude for a man widely described as “a pillar of the community.”
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Its the New Year and at this time of year I think back and take stock of what’s happened and then look forward.
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Police have a launched an appeal to help find missing 16 year old Brodee from Rainham. Brodee has been missing since 20 December.
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The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, Margaret Mullane MP, has given a welcome to the announcement of the Government’s funding settlement for Havering Council. The system that had been in place for allocating grant funding from the Government over the period of the Conservatives being in power at Westminster, had skewed resources away from areas of need towards more affluent parts of England.
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Margaret Mullane the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, has taken action in response to concerning reports of rat infestations in and around a watercourse in the heart of Rainham village.
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New City College’s Construction and Engineering Campus in Rainham was in the spotlight when it welcomed Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, for a visit highlighting the vital role that further education colleges play in developing the UK’s workforce.
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The Mardyke Community Centre hosted its annual Christmas lunch, bringing together over 60 elderly residents for a festive celebration. Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, live performances, and camaraderie, showcasing the center’s commitment to combating isolation and fostering community spirit.
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A Rainham couple who have lived in their home for more than fifty years have made what Kathy calls “an important yet for Shaun and I, sad announcement” as they prepare to leave Havering for good. Their decision comes after years of battling the ongoing issues at Launders Lane and what Kathy describes as the night that almost cost her life.
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This week Margaret Mullane, the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, has welcomed the announcement that the SAFE Protocol
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A permanent tribute has now been placed at Rainham Health Centre in honour of much-loved GP Dr Abdul-Razaq Abdullah, remembered by many as a gentle giant who dedicated decades of his life to caring for the community.
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West Ham United has become the first Premier League club to achieve White Ribbon accreditation, marking a significant milestone in the campaign to end men’s violence against women and girls. This achievement follows dedicated efforts by local advocates and councillors who have worked tirelessly to encourage organisations to take a stand against gender-based violence.
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On Tuesday evening at Rainham Library, Havering Council held a meeting to update local residents now that the land at Launders Lane has been officially deemed contaminated. The audience heard from Council Leader Ray Morgon, Chief Executive Andrew Blake Herbert, Public Health Director Mark Ansell Planning Director Helen Oakerbee. and a representative for the landowner. Residents listened to the work underway but what followed was an outpouring of deep frustration and despair.
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Margaret Mullane, the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham is opposing the planning application to quarry gravel at the Rainham Lodge Farm
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A man was rushed to hospital after an unknown substance was thrown into his face in Rainham, sparking concern among local students and residents
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Neighbourhood policing teams in Havering have stepped up their fight against shoplifting after retail premises in Rainham were repeatedly targeted.
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A large quarry has been proposed near Upminster, raising serious concerns among residents about the potential impact on their health, homes and local environment. Campaigners argue that the development could bring years of heavy lorry traffic, noise and dust to the area, with fears that fine particles from excavation may affect air quality. There are also worries about increased congestion on nearby roads and the effect long-term industrial activity could have on local wildlife and surrounding green spaces. Residents say the project would permanently alter the character of the area and leave them living with the consequences for decades.
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Dagenham and Rainham MP, Margaret Mullane, has given her strong support to the Labour Government’s transformational new Veterans Strategy which includes £27 million for a new veteran-wide support service offering guidance and support for those who served. It will also establish a dedicated wraparound homelessness service and world-class NHS support for veterans
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New City College has teamed up with Kenson Highways to launch a new Street Works Operative course at its Rainham Construction and Engineering Campus – giving adults the chance to gain practical, employer-led training and move into skilled jobs maintaining London’s highways.
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