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Yesterday, Monday 22 December, Havering Police led a fantastic sport event in Romford, showcasing their continued commitment to supporting young people and strengthening community ties through the United in Football and Basketball initiative. The event highlighted the positive, proactive role officers play across the borough, creating safe spaces and meaningful opportunities for children and families.
Harold Hill burst into festive colour yesterday, Sunday 23 November, as the Christmas tree lights were switched on and it was nothing short of A-MA-ZING. Crowds poured in to soak up the Christmas spirit, with funfairs, bustling stalls, stage performances and, of course, the star of the season himself, Father Christmas
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Met Police officers from Romford Town Centre Team carried out a targeted knife crime operation on Exchange Street on Thursday, 6 November, using metal detection equipment to keep the community safe.
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The Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA) celebrated Diwali on the 1st November this year at the HASWA community centre in Greenfields, in Elm Park. HASWA members and the wider community came together, joined by the Deputy Mayor of Havering Councillor Barry Mugglestone, Councillor Stephanie Nunn, Enid Markham and Reverend Amanda Keighley, for an evening filled with joy, music and community togetherness.
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Romford’s Safer Neighbourhood officers joined forces with the Phoenix Community Group this week to raise awareness of the latest scams targeting residents.
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Havering Police will be holding a special ‘Community Crime-Fighting Event’ on Wednesday 22 October to highlight the work being carried out across the borough and share their plans for the next two years.
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Having fought hard for over three years to save our trees along the Liberty Line – our little ‘push and pull’ railway line that runs from Romford to Upminster via Emerson Park and back – positive resolutions are finally being nurtured between residents and Network Rail.
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As the sun shone across east London, many members of the community including Havering, joined officers at Ilford Police Station on Saturday, 8 March. Officers from the East Area Borough Command Unit joined together with specialist officers to host a family friendly event.
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A special Christmas carol concert was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday evening. Three members of Havering’s community were chosen to attend alongside our police officers.
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Staff at the Tesco store in Rainham held their second special community morning yesterday, 27 November. Every last Tuesday of the month, different organisations and charities set up stalls in the entrance of the store to meet shoppers and chat about the various activities going on in the area.
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Havering Police yesterday 29 October held a special community engagement day on Maygreen Crescent in Hornchurch. The aim of the day was to go out and meet the local community, engage with them and listen to any concerns they may have.
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Residents in Rainham are fed up with the increase in anti social behaviour and watching the general decline in their area.
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Rabbi Lee was a man much loved by his community who united everyone regardless of their Faith. He worked closely with all and had an excellent relationship with members of the Romford Islamic Centre
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The event was a step in the right direction giving the community the opportunity to chat with professionals and organisations about knife crime and what is going on in the borough to prevent it.
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Two weeks ago a special event was held in east London to bring together over fifty families who have lost
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Anant is a very special little boy. His dedication in helping the homeless has seen him win a Silver Blue
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Two Upminster residents made it their mission to save outlets in Upminster Park that are historic World War II buildings.
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Shop workers and community members are now hitting back against brazen shoplifting that has blighted Hilldene shopping centre for years.
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Rainham Ward Councillor Jackie Mc Ardle has thanked a Hot Meals programme that donated over 500 meals over the Easter
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The Baby Bank’s desperate plea to find van after theirs is no longer viable due to the ULEZ expansion.
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