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Last weekend, Havering was shaken once again by another horrific crime — the rape of a 15-year-old girl. As appalling as rape is in any context, this attack strikes at the very heart of our community, magnified by the fact that the victim was a child. It raises the question we are now forced to ask: just how safe are the streets of Havering, particularly for women and girls?
A police investigation is underway following the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Romford late on Saturday night.
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A Hornchurch pub was the scene of a double stabbing on Friday night (20 June).
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This evening, a crucial meeting will be taking place at St Peter’s Church in Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood, as campaigners and local residents come together to fight for the future of the much-loved Harold Wood Library. Once a busy and well-used site, the library now sits closed—its future uncertain, as developers eye it up for yet more housing in the area.
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So next time someone feels the need to shout, “I pay your wages,” the response should be simple: Then pay them properly. Because the thin blue line is thinning out fast. And when there’s no one left to answer the call for help—what then?
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This raises the question of what is more important, the health of Rainham residents or the council’s latest newsletter? As we approach the summer, and the prospect of more underground fires on Arnolds Field looms over my constituents, I know where my priority lies.”
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A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after being shot in Dagenham in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened on Selinas Lane just after 3.30 am following reports of disturbance.
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As the summer officially began on Saturday 21 June, bringing with it the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching a sweltering 34°C, most people were out enjoying the sunshine. But for the residents of Rainham, this time of year only brings dread. While others bask in the sun, those living near the notorious Launders Lane landfill site are bracing for yet another season of toxic, choking fumes that seep into their homes and lungs.
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Disabled people are routinely dehumanised as drains on public resources, and their basic needs routinely couched in burdensome terms.
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Havering Council is urging residents and businesses to plan their journeys ahead of a full closure of Gallows Corner flyover and junction.
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Allotments are under threat as never before. Throughout the country people are waking up to the possibility of growing their own fruit and vegetables to live a sustainable life and promote biodiversity.
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Havering Police officers held a day of action on Friday 20 June. Led by Chief Inspector Routley and Inspector Patel, the day saw 59 stop and searches carried out with arrests, runaway children returned home and a knife recovered.
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Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps are a much loved and well respected band across Havering. The band are present at the majority of the large scale events taking place across the borough.Now-they have been given the opportunity of a lifetime! The chance to perform at the 250th anniversary of American Independence in Philadelphia in July next year!
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Jutsums Park Recreation Ground will be getting a much needed refurbishment in the children’s playground area.
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A Launders Lane campaigner from the local steering group in Rainham that has been battling against the toxic landfill site for years, was yesterday rushed into hospital struggling to breathe.
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Transport For London have rejected calls for a safer crossing on Mawney Road, after two Romford Councillors highlighted resident concerns and regular accidents.
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A 61 year old man has been arrested at Elm Park Underground Station on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
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The current HRA Administration keep talking about “openness and transparency” – anyone for buzzword bingo – to me actions speak louder than words.
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We are now reviewing the detail in the ruling. One thing that is clear is it has asked us to reconsider our decision on whether Arnolds Field (Launders Lane) is “contaminated land” or not.
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Clear the Air In Havering are delighted with the High Court judgement on the Launders Lane case. Overwhelmingly, the Judge upheld our contention that the decision not to designate the land on Arnolds Field, Launders Lane as contaminated was premature and unlawful.
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