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Councillor Susan Hall AM, Leader of City Hall Conservatives, joined Councillor Keith Prince AM in Hornchurch last week, for the launch of new safer streets campaign aimed at giving retailers and residents a voice.
“Police do nothing” – it’s a phrase often thrown around when crimes go unreported or when people feel justice hasn’t been served. Many see reporting a crime as a waste of time, believing the police simply won’t act. But perhaps it’s time we change the scenario and take a step back – say, 20 years ago in London.
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Eleven hours without a lunch break would you put yourself through that? The answer is simple is police officers do it every day.
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We have been badly let down by all governments. The British people are now angry and have lost patience. A radical change is needed. Our country is running out of time to sort this mess out!”
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Havering locals have sent a clear message to developers and the government : our allotments are not up for grabs.
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t’s been nearly seven years since Courtney Barrett launched Binning Knives Saves Lives, and in that time, his work has made a deep and undeniable impact. Over 1,300 knives were taken off the streets through his community-led amnesty campaign, and awareness was spread nationwide. But despite his tireless efforts, Courtney and the grieving families he represents have been consistently ignored—most notably by those in authority in London.
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Havering’s Time 107.5, the local radio station, broadcasts its final show today, ending 22 years of community-focused programming and local engagement before rebranding to Nation Radio London.
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“Knife crime is rising — and no one wants to talk about why children are carrying weapons.”
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London and Knife crime. The figures show knife crime has increased across London, not just increased but soared up by 60%.
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after a teenager was stabbed in Newham in a ‘horrific attack’.
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On 7th September, Havering will test the Emergency Alerts system at 3pm. Residents will receive a 10-second siren alert on compatible devices, confirming it’s a test, with no action needed.
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This summer has proven to be one of the most challenging in recent memory for our police officers who are repeatedly called to face impossible situations with very little support. Despite being one of the most used emergency services, policing today is one of the least appreciated.
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Two Teenagers, who brutally stabbed a 14 year old boy, have been jailed after detectives from the Metropolitan Police Service conducted a thorough investigation. Following the sentencing hearing, the victim’s mother made a heart rendering plea for young teenagers to stop carrying knives.
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For years, police officers have warned those in power that continuous cuts to police numbers and the demoralisation of the workforce would have serious consequences.
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Public order events at the time of writing have been dominated by events in Epping linked to the Bell Hotel and its decision to accept a Home Office linked contract in respect of the housing of migrants. The catalyst for the protest and counter-protest was an alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl; the suspect has been arrested, charged and remanded in custody pending trial.
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Cuts to London’s police front counters have sparked concern over public safety and trust, with critics accusing City Hall of breaking promises and neglecting community needs.
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Met Police detectives investigating a series of burglaries across London where victims were allegedly targeted on the social dating app Grindr have charged four men.
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The Member of Parliament for Romford-Andrew Rosindell MP yesterday, Monday 21 July presented a Bill for its First Reading in the House, that would guarantee the Freedom Pass, over 60s, and disabled people the right to travel across all greater London and areas where TfL operate.
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Yesterday, 17 July, during Business Questions in The House, the Member of Parliament for Romford-Andrew Rosindell MP raised the plight of Axis Apartment residents who have waited nearly four years to have cladding remediation
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The Union Jack should be flown from outside all schools and displayed in every school assembly hall.
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