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Havering’s property market has shifted significantly over the last decade due to the Elizabeth Line’s arrival. However, selling homes remains challenging, often delayed by chain issues. Buyers now favour well-maintained homes, emphasising paperwork and market strategies for successful sales.
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Havering’s Cabinet met on Wednesday evening to consider a number of significant reports covering adult social care, the Council’s financial position
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Emergency services rushed to Harold Wood this morning after a pedestrian was struck by a car on Station Road. Police
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Demolition work at the Peel Way site in Harold Wood is set to begin in early February 2026, paving the way for new family homes in the area.
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Havering Council will implement a new residents’ parking scheme in Harold Wood to reduce congestion from commuters writes Sebastian Mann, local democracy reporter.
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A special community event aimed at supporting men’s wellbeing will take place in Harold Wood on 27th September, with guest speaker Patrick Regan OBE.
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Passengers and locals have reported that the 256 bus fire is believed to have been started by a group of six youths who then left in a hurry through the back doors, forcing them open.
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A 256 bus on Gubbins Lane in Harold Wood has caught fire this evening.
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Officers from Havering Joint Task Force have been tackling burglars across the borough and have made significant arrests.
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On Tuesday 24 June, hundreds gathered in Harold Wood to discuss exciting new proposals to reopen the much loved Harold Wood library. The aim is to turn the hub into a community hub, led and run by residents who have formed the Harold Wood Foundation.
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A man has been arrested for theft of motor vehicle, failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, possession of class B drugs, driving not in accordance with a license, driving with no insurance, possession of an offensive weapon and ramming a police vehicle.
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Four Havering police officers have been praised after their heroic actions resulted in the arrest of a violent man at Harold Wood station in February last year.
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Havering residents definitely need something to smile about and the new mural in Harold Wood will certainly provide them with that much needed smile.
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A sixteen year old from Harold Wood has launched a petition to ask TfL to increase the number of 346 buses during school times after being repeatedly late to school.
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A Havering resident’s campaign to improve firework safety triggered a debate in parliament this week, backed by Hornchurch & Upminster MP, Julia Lopez.
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A 47 year old man has been taken to hospital suffering injuries after a collision between a vehicle and a motorbike.
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United in Basketball and Football has been running as part of “Our Harold Hill” Clear Hold Build Initiative by Havering Police. The Harold Wood community had approached the local neighbourhoods team about the possibility of doing their own sessions.
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Plans have been put forward for an indoor cricket centre in Harold Wood, which would replace an arts and crafts shop.
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The officers were given a priority by their ward panel to focus on burglary offences, particularly on Rosslyn Avenue and the nearby area.
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A variety of different representatives joined a special new men’s mental health group launched yesterday evening in Harold Wood.
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