News for the community, by the community.
Havering Council maintains that a controversial data centre in the east of the borough would be greatly beneficial, despite continued pushback from residents.
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As the new Labour government casts doubt over transport projects across the country, Julia Lopez MP has written to the new Transport Secretary asking her to commit to the renovation of the Gallows Corner flyover or risk safety and major road disruption.
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Julia Lopez makes key asks of new Health Secretary to get Havering residents the best NHS care.
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Councillor Judith Holt has expressed concerns about the recent unkemptness of parts of Upminster Cemetery, plus what appears to be a reduction in the lawn mowing, gardening and cleaning services.
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The Aveley Angling Club’s annual children’s fishing match at their lake in Upminster drew over 50 enthusiastic young anglers, offering exciting prizes and a vibrant atmosphere with BBQ, music, and activities for all. Club Chairman Peter expressed joy at the event’s success, highlighting the community’s unity and the club’s commitment to nurturing young fishing talent.
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Havering Council has backed a scheme that would see a major forestry project extended into urban areas.
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A mum from Upminster is taking on a fundraising walk for The Sick Children’s Trust, the charity that provided her and her partner with a ‘Home from Home’ when their eight-month-old baby was on life support at The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.
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The context of the review here is a rallying call to our readers to support their local businesses, especially the food service industry. These are the places that add character and substance to Havering that we are very proud of.
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On Friday 21 June the Havering Daily team was invited to the opening of the newly refurbished Palms Hotel on the A127. The Palms-is elegant, glamorous and a big asset to the Havering community.
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Thanks to an amazing team in Upminster, SEND adults have a special group to attend twice a week that allows them to meet up with friends and learn new and fun tasks each day.
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We must never take our eye off the ball when it comes to protecting people from knife crime, particularly our young people when they go out.
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Upminster Station’s Platform 6 fully Upminster Station’s Platform 6 fully accessible has taken an important step forward after C2C was awarded redirected HS2 funding to progress plans for a ramp or a lift to the platform.
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This is the area Havering Council have agreed to place a data centre that will comprise of 84 buildings, large metal fencing, over 9,000 workers to construct it and could take ten years to build.
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The Hornchurch and Upminster representative sought the advice of Libraries Minister, Lord Parkinson, in a meeting about the legal duties on the borough to provide a universal library service to Havering’s residents
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Last Friday, MP for Hornchurch and Upminster, Julia Lopez, visited the Sacred Heart of Mary Girls’ School in Upminster to hear more and support their campaign to improve local playgrounds for disabled children.
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Havering Council has formally agreed to protect and designate five new green spaces as Village Greens, preserving them for future generations. These sites include Gooshays, Harold Hill; New Zealand Way, Rainham; Wennington Green, Wennington Village; west of Taunton Road, Harold Hill; and Fleet Close Play Site, Upminster. Councillor Graham Williamson affirmed the council’s commitment to safeguarding valuable green spaces.
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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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In the early hours of Tuesday, a 29-year-old man was found injured in Upminster. Police and medical responders acted swiftly, ensuring he was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Metropolitan Police is investigating and seeking public help. Information can be shared with the police or anonymously with Crimestoppers.
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Yesterday 21 March, saw a fantastic Day of Action held across Havering by a large team of police officers alongside Havering Council Enforcement Officers.
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The vehicle crashed on Moor Lane in Upminster and police pursued the driver into undergrowth where thanks to the police helicopter and police dog Cassius, he was located and apprehended.
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