News for the community, by the community.
At a meeting of all Councillors, on 27 March, Councillor David Taylor called for Havering Council to take a more “considered” approach to parking enforcement.
Officers investigating two linked rapes carried out four years apart are appealing for information and assistance from the public.
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Yes knife crime is not a new problem, however what is a new problem is that children and let me repeat that, children as young as 12 years old are packing knives in their school bag instead of books and your views of normalising knife crime is exactly what has led us to the horrors that we see on our streets today.
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Walk On group Sue set up to help people under the care of the hospice who are bereaved or lonely.
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Margaret Mullane, Labour prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Dagenham and Rainham, has reacted to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures released on poverty levels in the nation.
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Half of the ground floor of a two-storey mid-terraced house was damaged by fire. One man was rescued from the property wearing a fire escape hood by firefighters using breathing apparatus. He was taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews.
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Brock Whiston, a world champion para-swimmer from the Barking & Dagenham Aquatics club, is preparing for the British Swimming Championships. Scheduled for April 2nd to 7th, the event includes Olympic and Paralympic trials with five para-swimming competitions. With a packed schedule and reclassification, Brock’s journey to excellence awaits your support.
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Another month of fun packed activities comes to the Mercury in Romford.
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The parking ticket machine serving the public car park at the Cherry Tree had been out of order for some time. On reporting this to Havering Council Margaret Mullane, Labour PPC for Dagenham and Rainham, was informed this week that rather than repair or replace the machine, it is to be removed altogether.
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Hafiz Ahmad, 29, was sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment on Thursday, 28 March at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
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Fly-tipping continues to plague the streets of Havering, despite a crackdown by the council.
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As part of the Met Police’s ongoing pledge to listen and tackle crime within communities across London, nine people in Romford and Woolwich were arrested by officers with the assistance of Live Facial Recognition technology.
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“I don’t care what the council say, I will keep doing my job even if I’m not paid. I don’t do it for the council, I do it for the children and their parents. It’s seeing the children and their happy smiling faces that makes my day.
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Hornchurch Cricket Club clinched the European championship, overcoming the absence of their injured captain, Billy Gordon, with Marc Whitlock’s leadership. Their recent successes include the Treble, League Cup, T20 Essex Championship, Conference Cup, National T20 Cup, and now the prestigious European championship. Their focus now shifts to winning the National 40-over Cup.
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This was another successful operation which resulted in an arrest of one adult male for cultivation of cannabis, one arrest of an adult male for possession of a point and bladed article in Millard terrace following a stop and search, who was charged and remanded for court
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Darren Gildersleeve is on a mission to make a difference in the lives of families facing the challenges of childhood
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The Hornchurch and Upminster MP Julia Lopez, yesterday Thursday 28 March, hosted a special meeting with managers from major retail outlets at the Hilldene shopping centre, local police officers, community champions and anti knife crime campaigners.
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Parts of Hornchurch town centre were left in complete darkness as shops and traffic lights suffered.Roads were empty as high winds impacted Havering.
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More than 200 chocolate eggs have been donated to elderly residents in Havering. The Mercury shopping centre has been asking shoppers to buy an extra chocolate egg to donate to it’s annual Easter appeal.
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In a compelling piece for the Havering Daily, Deputy Leader Gillian Ford highlights the challenges faced by Havering Council, including escalating social care demands and funding inadequacies. She emphasizes the need for fundamental reforms in social care funding and calls for attention and support from authorities. The council’s struggles, from underfunding repercussions to service deficits, underscore the urgency for proper funding and support.
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