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Service users say they feel abandoned and failed after a decision by North East London NHS Foundation Trust not to renew the lease on the Petersfield Centre in Harold Hill, resulting in the possible loss of a vital mental health group.
Residents, partners and community leaders are being encouraged to attend a key event on Saturday 28 February, titled Building the Future, which will highlight the progress made under the Clear, Hold, Build initiative in Harold Hill and set out what comes next.
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Parents and children in Harold Hill will get some welcome support this year as a result of new government funding.
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Havering Council has moved swiftly to shut down rumours circulating online this week after concerns were raised that a property on Farringdon Avenue in Harold Hill was being used as a migrant centre. The Council has categorically denied the claims, making clear the information being shared on social media is false.
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Havering Council’s Cabinet announced on Wednesday 14 January that the St Kilda’s Children’s Centre in Eastern Road, Romford, would be the chief beneficiary of the Labour Government’s new Family Hub funding, with satellite projects coming to Harold Hill.
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A man was arrested in Harold Hill yesterday following reports of what is believed to have been threats involving explosives.
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The cash-strapped Havering Council will be handed £29.9million to build almost 140 new homes, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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The Christmas spirit is shining brightly across Havering after a stolen school minibus has been recovered, thanks to the swift action and support of the local community.
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Residents living near the unauthorised encampment in Noak Hill say activity on the site appears to be continuing, despite formal stop notices recently issued by Havering Council.
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A Harold Hill shoplifter has now been jailed after repeatedly targeting the same local business.
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Havering Police are issuing advice following a number of recent millennium burglaries in Harold Hill, with incidents taking place overnight.
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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 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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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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At a time when police forces across the country are working hard to rebuild trust and strengthen relationships with young people, one initiative in Havering is proving what real community engagement looks like.
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Plans for almost 500 new homes in Havering are due to be approved this week, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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Police have seized a terrifying zombie knife from a Harold Hill home after reports of a young person armed with a large blade.
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Wednesday 29 October 2025, marked the end of an incredible era as Annie Shelvey, based in Harold Hill, hung up her hairdressing scissors and comb for the very last time.
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Havering Police are stepping up their fight against tool theft with a third major Forensic Tool Marking Event taking place on Tuesday, 4 November, outside MGN Builders in Harold Hill.
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Havering Council and Wates Residential have hit a major milestone in the borough’s 12 Estates Regeneration Programme with the completion of demolition works at Chippenham Road in Harold Hill.
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