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The Brookside Theatre in Romford celebrated the success of Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical, delighting audiences with vibrant performances and a Relaxed Performance, showcasing its commitment to accessible theatre and a diverse programme for 2026.
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Whether you’re moving home, growing a business or simply running out of space, a brand new self storage facility has
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A magician raised in Hornchurch looked back on his time competing in the 2026 series of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT)
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Tradespeople across Havering are being offered a powerful new weapon in the fight against van and tool theft as Havering
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For many families, finding the right care for a loved one can be one of the most stressful and emotional
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An incredible day of music, dancing and community spirit has raised more than £2,000 for Saint Francis Hospice. Supporters gathered
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Local Harold Hill community champion Rico Maza shares his utter frustration over the long and repeatedly delayed works at the
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Councillor Gillian Ford Deputy Leader of Havering Council and Councillor Barry Mugglestone Cabinet Member for Highways met with TfL and
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Havering Council are calling for the partial opening of Gallows Corner after the opening date was once again delayed, as
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Havering Council has branded the continued delays in reopening Gallows Corner “extremely disappointing” and a “farce”, writes Sebastian Mann local
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Havering’s Chief Executive has blasted the water company after once again another failed deadline has gone by at Gallows Corner,
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Transport for London have apologised to Havering residents, saying they are “very sorry for the further disruption” and have told
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The Member of Parliament for Romford, Andrew Rosindell MP, yesterday tabled amendments designed to give Havering the opportunity to leave the Greater London Authority and join Essex.
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“Being tied to the priorities of so-called ‘Greater London’ has resulted in high-density development we do not want, ULEZ expansion
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Two-year-old Lurchers Fred and Wilma are hoping to find loving homes through Dogs Trust Basildon — and they’re ready to
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Last year, teenagers from east London took to the beaches of Southend to bring violence. Instead of enjoying a day on the beach in the sun, youths went armed with knives and guns, bringing chaos to the Essex town.
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It is encouraging to see that 68% of Havering Daily Readers agree that Havering should be independent of Greater London. I have lived in Romford my entire life and I care deeply about our “town and country” borough, so I understand and agree with the concerns that so many people have about our borough being stuck under the control of “City Hall” and the Mayor of London. Like the Havering Daily Poll demonstrates, they, like me, want change.
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A recent poll run by The Havering Daily on Facebook revealed a powerful local sentiment — over 1,500 residents voted in favour of Havering leaving Greater London and returning to Essex.
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At its core, Havering’s debate over identity is being driven by political opportunism rather than genuine local need.
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Last Wednesday (07th May), Andrew Rosindell M.P. led an adjournment debate titled “Havering Borough and Essex Devolution.” In the debate, he argued that Havering should be included in discussions about abolishing Essex County and District Councils in favour of creating unitary authorities under an elected Mayor of ‘Greater Essex.’ He proposed that Havering could be part of this new administrative area.
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