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Proposals for the Balgore Lane special education needs (SEND) school, situated on a playing field, were green-lit last night by Havering Council’s strategic planning committee.
Havering’s Local Planning Authority is currently reviewing plans for a new 300-pupil special school for local children.
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A takeaway in Gidea Park has been given permission to stay open until the early hours, despite pushback from the police.
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A house fire has broken out just after 7pm in Gidea Park, behind Gallows Corner roundabout.
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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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“I am devastated to learn that despite overwhelming opposition from local people, Havering Council have still decided to close Gidea Park Library from 1st April 2025.”
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A piece of street art depicting three ostriches on a billboard in Gidea Park left Havering residents and journalists wondering if indeed Banksy had visited our borough yesterday. Sadly, he had not. However, the new piece of art at the start of Crossways did manage to brighten up people’s day.
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“We must fight these shortsighted plans to close our much loved libraries by Havering Council which will disadvantage local people.”
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“We have seen the number of children needing special needs support grow over the years and it is important that they can attend a school within their own borough. Not only does this make it more accessible educationally, it is the social benefits it can bring for the child and families.”
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The Havering community have sent their heartfelt condolences to the family of Ronnie Benjamin.
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Ronnie Benjamin 18 years old, has been missing since Wednesday morning. The Gidea Park teenager was last seen on Princes Road in Navestock where it is believed he was chased and ran into the woods in fear.
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A second teacher has been named in the civil law case against the London Borough of Havering Council following accusations of historic child
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Armed police officers were present outside the Co-op on Brentwood Road in Gidea Park today at 11.40am after stopping a
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Witnesses reported seeing two males on Station Road in Gidea Park brandishing a knife yesterday afternoon. Police were quick to
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Residents going past The Drill roundabout walking their children to school, are angry at having to walk through pavements covered
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A brawl between teenagers took place yesterday afternoon on Station Lane in Gidea Park. The incident happened at 3.20pm and
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Well done to C Team police officers in Havering who yesterday arrested five males for attempted burglary and going equipped
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Thieves break cage to steal 12 year old girl’s beloved pets from Gidea Park home. Callous thieves have stolen two
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Following a person hit by a train earlier between Gidea Park and Ilford all lines are now open. Train services
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The year 2020 has seen Wimbledon, Glastonbury, the Summer Olympics, the European Football Championships, and the Eurovision Song Contest cancelled. Neil and
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