Story Threads
Explore the stories shaping Havering, with related coverage brought together in one place and updated as events develop.
Launder’s Lane
Follow the latest news, investigations, emergency-service updates and community impact surrounding the long-running Launders Lane fires in Rainham. Explore this Thread (opens in a new tab)
East Havering Data Centre
Follow the latest developments, proposals and community concerns surrounding the East Havering Data Centre, including planning decisions, environmental impacts, infrastructure and responses from residents and local representatives. Explore this Thread (opens in a new tab)
Como Street
Follow the latest developments surrounding plans to redevelop Como Street car park in Romford, including the proposed high-rise housing, planning decisions, affordable homes, residents’ objections and responses from Havering Council and local representatives. Explore this Thread (opens in a new tab)
Hexit
Follow the debate over “Hexit”, the campaign for Havering to leave Greater London and become part of Essex, including political divisions, council discussions, residents’ views and what such a change could mean for local services, transport, policing and taxation. Explore this Thread (opens in a new tab)
Havering’s Libraries
Follow the latest news and developments affecting Havering’s libraries, including proposed changes, council decisions, funding, opening hours, community services, events and campaigns to protect local branches. Explore this Thread (opens in a new tab)
Beam Park Station
Follow the continuing campaign to deliver Beam Park Station, including funding, construction plans, government and council decisions, the impact on surrounding housing developments and what further delays mean for residents in South Hornchurch and Rainham. Explore this Thread (opens in a new tab)
Julia Lopez MP
Julia Lopez is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Hornchurch and Upminster, a constituency she has represented since 2017. She is currently the Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology and has previously served as a government minister with responsibility for media, data and digital infrastructure. Explore this Thread (opens in a new tab)
Andrew Rosindell MP
Andrew Rosindell is the Reform UK Member of Parliament for Romford, a constituency he has represented since 2001. Formerly a Conservative MP, he joined Reform UK in January 2026. He is known for campaigning on British sovereignty, animal welfare and issues affecting Romford and the wider London Borough of Havering. Explore this Thread (opens in a new tab)
Margaret Mullane MP
Margaret Mullane is the Labour Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, first elected in July 2024. Born and raised in Dagenham, she previously served as a local councillor and has a particular interest in community safety and issues affecting residents across Dagenham and Rainham. Explore this Thread (opens in a new tab)