Rising Funeral Costs: What Havering Families Need to Know

Bereaved families in Havering are overcharged for funerals due to lack of awareness, facing financial strain during difficult times. Experts call for enhanced support, transparent pricing, and early guidance to alleviate these burdens.

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Harold Hill’s Christmas Light Switch On A Truly Magical Experience For The Community.

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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Harold Hill Councillor Presents Major Petition Opposing MOTO’s Green Belt Development at Full Council Meeting.

Councillor Pat Brown presented a petition signed by hundreds of local residents opposing the proposed MOTO motorway service area at the last full Council meeting on Wednesday 19 November 2025. The development, which would build extensive new services on both sides of the M25 in Brentwood and Havering, comes on top of the disruption and environmental pressures expected from the Lower Thames Crossing.

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“Wildlife, Homes, and Havering’s Green Belt Under Siege From Mega M25 Plan”.

Moto Hospitality Limited wants to build two huge motorway service areas (MSAs) just north of junction 28 of the M25, but for local residents, this plan represents far more than just traffic and tarmac. It is yet another slice of Green Belt under threat, more concrete poured over fields and wildlife, and a devastating loss of the precious open space that separates our communities.

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