News for the community, by the community.
Countering the threat of wildfires is the focus of a new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), which the Dagenham and Rainham MP-Margaret Mullane
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Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters tackled a house fire on Ballards Road in Dagenham late last night. Part
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Officers from the Beam Park, Rainham and Wennington and South Hornchurch ward teams joined forces at Tesco Rainham on Saturday
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A fallen tree obstructed a pavement and road in Rainham but was quickly cleared by local volunteers and a nearby business, restoring access. This collaborative effort highlights the importance of community support in addressing unexpected challenges efficiently.
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Local police have teamed up with students at Brady Primary School for a poster competition aimed at raising awareness of
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News from Rainham & Wennington Labour Action Team. Following the submission of a 672‑signature petition calling for CCTV in Rainham
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The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham- Margaret Mullane, MP has met with the major UK insurance company, AVIVA, to discuss
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Rainham & Wennington Labour Action Team are submitting a petition calling for the installation of new public CCTV for Rainham & Wennington ward at the March18 Council meeting, citing ongoing safety concerns, borough‑wide coverage failures, and community demand for visible crime‑prevention measures.
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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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Fed-up Wennington locals are demanding urgent action over groups of scrambler bike riders tearing up local fields every Sunday afternoon, disturbing wildlife, residents, and even risking fire beneath pylons.
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Following the devastating wildfire that destroyed 17 homes in Wennington Village during the July 2022 heatwave, the home owners suffered insult to their injury when they discovered that Havering Council, in following the then Tory Government’s rules, were required to impose a Community Infrastructure Levy payment when the houses were rebuilt.
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Havering Council faces legal scrutiny over pollution management at Launders Lane, prompted by resident Ruth Kettle-Frisby. Concerns about methane, toxic chemicals, and potential health risks have arisen. The court’s decision could mandate reassessment of environmental safety and remediation actions.
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Wennington Village Green attained official Village Green status on July 20th, recognising its importance to the community. This status ensures preservation from development, commemorated by local councillors and celebrated by the community. The achievement represents collective dedication and promises future enhancements and community initiatives.
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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, 19 July marked a sombre day in Wennington as residents remember the day their community was torn apart by
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Rainham and Wennington councillor Jackie McArdle today shares in the Havering Daily her thoughts on the past few months of
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Next month on the 17th of September, Visions & Dreams along with the Berwick Manor Hotel in Rainham will be
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Havering’s Borough Commander Paul McClenaghan talks to the Havering Daily about the recent fires across the borough. Paul also talks
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On Thursday 28th July, angry residents from Rainham and the surrounding areas amassed at the La Salette Social Club in
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From Monday 1st August to Thursday 4th August between 10 am and 2.30 pm, the M.Y.C.A in Beam Park (Rainham),
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