News for the community, by the community.
Three councillors, representing different wards in Havering, have shifted their allegiance from the Conservative Party to the Havering Residents Association. In a joint statement to residents, they emphasized their commitment to serving the community’s interests over party politics. They expressed a desire for continued support as they work towards building a stronger community.
A Gofundme page has been set up to help support the recuperation of two East Area police officers brutally injured in Tuesday’s Hainault sword attack.
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A rapist has been jailed for 14 years after Met officers used an image on his social media account to identify a hotel where he had stayed.
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Clear the Air Havering and Havering Climate Coalition have joined many other organisations to form London Air Coalition, organised by Mums for Lungs.
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The team contacted c2c concerning heavy littering and lack of maintenance of the waste ground to the side of the London bound platform at the station. They also reported problems being encountered by drivers to the station coming to drop off or collect people.
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The pressures placed on the YMCA across the country since the covid pandemic broke out have been quite remarkable
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The deadline for businesses to submit their entry to the Havering Small Business Awards closes at 5pm on Friday 3 May.
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Yesterday’s awful and tragic events once again highlighted just how brave our frontline officers are.
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The Mercury shopping centre in Romford offers a variety of fashion brands like George at Asda, Bonmarché, and Yours. George at Asda is the UK’s third-largest fashion retailer, offering affordable family-friendly fashion, including the Billie Faires collection. Bonmarché features a stunning collection collaborated with designer David Emmanuel. Yours offers a range of plus-size casual wear.
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Spring Wellness at The Mercury was launched with a visit from Wellgate Community Farm. Spending time with animals has proven to reduce stress and anxiety, as well as boosting moods.
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A much loved family business in Rainham has announced it is closing its doors after 40 years of trading due to the Ultra Low Emission Zone expansion. Rainham Motorcaravans run by Steve, announced that he was sadly ceasing to trade this week due to ULEZ.
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“We need someone who will actually tackle knife crime, someone that will begin to work with us, campaigners and our communities right across London to stop this knife crime epidemic on the streets of the capital. We have had nothing but eight years of fake promises here in London and still the stabbings continue.”
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In a statement following the smashing of windows at Havering Town Hall, Andrew Rosindell M.P., Member of Parliament for Romford, condemned the “mindless vandalism” at Havering Town Hall.
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The man who brutally attacked and killed an 87-year-old man as he travelled home on his mobility scooter in west London has been brought to justice
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Havering police have launched an investigation after the Town Hall in Romford was vandalised. Windows were smashed and damaged was done to the building.
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The windows on the ground floor were put through, and left wide open. Blinds from inside the building have been removed and are strewn all over the nearby flowers.
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Well done to officers from Romford Safer Neighbourhood and Romford Town Centre Team who have seized this baton from a suspect following an arrest.
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The Member of Parliament for Romford and Havering’s Mayor and Consort gathered at the Speaker’s State Apartments to celebrate St George’s Day last week.
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A stop and search in Romford was able to not only locate drugs, but also identify a stolen vehicle and a male driving whilst disqualified.
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Dovers Green is at the heart of the New Zealand Estate which was built in the 1950s and named in memory of those soldiers from Australia and New Zealand who were based in Rainham and Hornchurch during both World Wars. Soldiers whose bravery and sacrifice is remembered and honoured .
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