News for the community, by the community.
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.
“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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There were some excellent points made around reporting barriers, communication and what our communities can do to support the police.
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The social media video shows a male dressed in black jogging bottoms, a black hooded jacket and wearing a face mask, carrying a very large knife, clearly stabbing another male despite screams from passengers on the train to stop. Not only did he not stop, but he carried on regardless stabbing the man on the floor who has been left with life changing injuries.
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Members of the Emergency Services attended Crow Lane in Romford yesterday evening, after reports of an injured man. The incident happened just after 6pm after the man in his 40s was found injured.
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The Hornchurch community were upset to learn that their much loved lollipop man Alf was being made redundant.
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Architecture Adventure is set to return to The Mercury in Romford this spring! The fun packed adventure returns between 8-16 April the Romford shopping centre and will be teaming up with local arts organisation The NO Collective and a host of community partners to enjoy and discuss the places we live and enjoy in Havering.
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A powerful, radical and thought-provoking docu-theatre show that dives deep into the unheard stories of those who lived through the partition of India.
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The Romford Safer Neighbourhood Officers were out on patrol when they spotted the egg and a male suspect.Further checks on the male revealed that he was wanted for a theft totalling £8697.
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The “Hilldene Shopping Experience” presents the exclusive ‘Discount Day’ on April 3rd, 2024 at Hilldene/Farnham shops in Harold Hill. Participating shops offer discounts on food, beauty, home, lifestyle, and other products. It’s a chance to save money, support local businesses, and enjoy a day out with friends and family.
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Havering anti knife crime campaigner and bereaved mother Sue Hedges has won Barking and Dagenham’s ‘Woman of Courage’ award. Sue was part of the ninth’s Women’s Empowerment Awards hosted by Barking and Dagenham Council and handed the special award on Monday evening.
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Wanis International Foods in Rainham welcomed Lithuanian Vice Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Vytenis Tomkus from the Lithuanian Embassy, highlighting the company’s global engagement. Wanis aims to promote cross-cultural understanding through its diverse staff and the import of Lithuanian products. Head of Community, Paul Harrison, emphasized the company’s commitment to expanding global reach and fostering international connections.
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Last year the Havering Daily reported live on the ongoing prolific shoplifting blighting the streets of Harold Hill. Retail workers on Farnham Road had endured months of verbal and physical abuse, including being threatened by acid and attacked on their way home.
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