News for the community, by the community.
Last week, I joined officers from the Havering Joint Task Force on a ride-along that saw arrests, foot chases, and a high-speed pursuit — a firsthand look at the team working to keep our borough safe.
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A new community-led litter-picking group, the Rise Park Wombles, launched its first clean-up on July 5th, attracting 15 volunteers. They aim to improve local cleanliness monthly, welcoming more participants to join their efforts.
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As the heat continues to rise, so does the fire risk across Havering and Dagenham. Two major grass fires yesterday sent families fleeing, threatened homes, and once again devastated local wildlife.
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Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to a grass fire near Wingletye Lane in Hornchurch just before 9pm last night.
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Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have been called to a grass fire near Wingletye Lane in Hornchurch.
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Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters have been deployed to tackle a significant grass fire that broke out this
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A huge fire has broken out in Beam Parklands, Rainham and is currently being tackled by our fire fighters.
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Welcome to 2025, where some deem it unacceptable that a female can be a frontline officer.
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Havering has one of the highest rates of obesity in the capital—and it’s not getting better. Data paints a worrying picture:
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A proposed new school for children with special educational needs (SEND) in Havering has prompted concerns over the loss of a playing field, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham-Margaret Mullane has received news from the Government that Havering and Barking and Dagenham are to be provided with funding to create children’s home placements for children with complex needs.
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Quick work by police officers in Harold Hill has seen a shoplifter ‘banged up’ for 14 weeks after being caught redhanded with over £500 worth of goods.
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Crow Lane residents are demanding urgent action over an uneven footpath that is believed to have seen numerous residents fall – including a shocking incident last week where a disabled woman in a wheelchair is believed to have toppled over.
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Yes, compared to many other London boroughs we are safe, yet why do many of us not feel safe then? And to those who do believe we are safe-what about the endless list of mothers and fathers who have lost their children to knife crime on the streets of London? What say you?
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“I am deeply saddened this week to learn of the passing of my friend and political mentor, Lord Tebbit. Norman was a man of immense courage, formidable conviction, and above all, had an unwavering patriotic belief in the greatness of our United Kingdom.
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Crow Lane residents are demanding urgent action over an uneven footpath that is believed to have seen numerous residents fall – including a shocking incident last week where a disabled woman in a wheelchair is believed to have toppled over.
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Saying “Havering is safe” is both tone deaf and inappropriate.The public are angry because they don’t feel heard and they don’t feel represented.
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Shoplifting in Romford reached nearly 5,400 incidents recorded in the area last year alone, marking a sharp 23.3% rise. It now makes up nearly 10% of all crime locally.
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South Hornchurch and Beam Park Safer Neighbourhood officers yesterday, 9 July, removed large quantities of counterfeit vapes and tobacco from a shop in the area.
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Havering Council is one of the fastest at repairing and returning unoccupied social housing properties to new tenants when compared to other London boroughs, according to Housemark’s Annual Benchmarking on performance.
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