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It was supposed to be a day indoors writing up an article as to how the Met is currently in a sorry state based, in part, on an unpleasant incident that occurred at my local newsagents involving masked youths.
David Lammy has introduced plans to allow some criminal cases to be tried without a jury, replacing them with judge-only
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Wanis International Foods hosted a Christmas Bonanza event, attracting local leaders and business owners. The occasion featured tastings, product showcases, and live entertainment, fostering community engagement while addressing retail challenges and ensuring festive support for independent traders.
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Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London are urging parents across the Capital to stay alert to what their children are doing online, especially as many young people will receive new phones and tablets bought in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
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Havering Daily can report that East Area police have executed a series of early-morning raids in Ilford, targeting suspected Class A drug suppliers in a major operation spanning multiple policing teams.
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The Member of Parliament for Romford, Andrew Rosindell MP, yesterday tabled amendments designed to give Havering the opportunity to leave the Greater London Authority and join Essex.
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Police auditors were once independent observers who monitored police activity to ensure accountability. Today the term has been hijacked by people whose only intention is to antagonise officers for online clicks.
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New City College apprentices had the rare opportunity to quiz Prime Minister Keir Starmer on apprenticeships, skills and work opportunities during an exclusive session at Downing Street, followed by a private tour inside Number 10.
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More than 14,000 officers were signed off last year with mental-health issues — yet the Federation wants psychometric tests.
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For children with SEND needs, the world is often not a safe or easy place — and that’s not just because of their condition.
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A man has been sentenced to 27 years for the murder of a teenager after an attack in Westminster.
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A man has been found guilty of murdering an elderly man, after robbing him for his shopping in Manor House earlier this year.
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“We are in a position where underfunding and the guidance on charging are pushing us towards a two-tier early education system for our children.”
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For over five years, The Havering Daily has worked with bereaved families and anti-knife crime campaigners, standing with them outside some of the most well-known places in London — yet, despite their pleas, no one has stepped up to genuinely tackle this crisis.
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An urgent police investigation is underway to locate a prisoner released in error from HMP Wandsworth last week.
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Historic England has today (Thursday 6 November 2025) published its Heritage at Risk Register 2025. The Register gives an annual snapshot of the health of England’s valued historic buildings and places. It helps to ensure they can be protected and continue to be enjoyed in the future.
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Anti-knife crime campaigner Courtney Barrett has delivered a powerful message following the horrific stabbing in Huntingdon last weekend – warning that years of cuts and social decline have created the perfect storm for violence.
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A new support group has been created to honour and remember Metropolitan Police officers who have sadly passed away.
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Officers are met with unprecedented levels of violence — machetes, swords, knives, boiling water, cars, and even guns. And yet, for some, they are all bastards.
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Welfare teams and welfare dogs are being axed by some police forces — at a time when police officers need welfare support more than ever.
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