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“A Local Business Shouldn’t Have to Pay for a Job the Police Should Do”-Romford MP Slams Parade Funding Fiasco.
“It is outrageous that our Scouts need £9,000 to march safely – police should be protecting them, not local businesses!”
“We Are Not Anti Data Activists We Are Residents In the Community Desperately Trying To Save Our Greenbelt.”
Residents in North Ockendon have voiced serious concerns over what they describe as a “rushed and inadequate” consultation process surrounding
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The possible cancellation of two St George’s Day parades in Havering sparked concern across the community this week. But in an extraordinary show of local support, a Collier Row businessman has stepped in to personally fund the entire amount needed to keep the much loved events alive.
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In response to yesterday’s article in the Havering Daily on the huge proposed data centre on Havering’s Greenbelt land-Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member For Development & Regeneration today writes:
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In response to yesterday’s article in the Havering Daily on the possible cancellation of the St George’s Day parade, the Metropolitan Police have moved to clarify their position and the role they play in supporting local events.
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The Reform Romford Member of Parliament has hit out at plans to cancel this year’s St George’s day parade. He told the Havering Daily: “I am outraged to hear that the traditional St. George’s Day Scout parades in Havering may be cancelled this year due to bureaucracy! This is totally unacceptable and I will do everything in my power as Romford’s MP to fight this!
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The regeneration of the Waterloo and Queen Street site in Romford has taken a big step forward, with planning approval granted on 26 February 2026 for Blocks 9 and 10.
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Rare families have to be nothing short of incredible 28 February marks this year’s Rare Disease Day. A disease is classified as rare when fewer than 1 in 2,000 people are affected. 70% of rare disease begin in childhood and 72% are genetic.
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East Area Police marked International Women’s Day with a powerful and historic moment as a fully female Emergency Response Team covered the borough for the first time and it was truly amazing.
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Following concerns raised at a meeting in Harold Hill this week about the lack of public toilets across the Hilldene shopping area, the Havering Daily looked at access to toilets across the borough. What we found highlights a growing problem for residents struggling to find basic facilities when out and about.
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Police in Havering have acted swiftly after concerns around the so called “Red vs Blue” social media trend reached local schools, prompting reassurance from officers and a strong warning about the risks of youth violence.
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United in Football and Basketball returned this February half term to deliver another highly successful series of free sports sessions for young people across the local community.
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As Havering prepares for local elections on Thursday 7 May, the borough faces one of the most uncertain and politically charged contests in its history.
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The creeping rebranding of protected green spaces as so-called “grey belt” land is raising growing concern among residents and environmental campaigners, who warn that the move risks opening the door to widespread development on areas once considered untouchable.
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Havering now has an official group of Reform UK councillors at the Town Hall following the defection of two former Conservative councillors. Christine Vickery and Robert Benham have joined the party, bringing the total number of Havering Reform councillors to three alongside Councillor and Keith Prince.
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Recent crime statistics and local safety reports indicate that overall crime levels in the London Borough of Havering have been trending in a broadly positive direction, even as certain types of offences continue to draw attention from residents and police.
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A Romford man has been charged following two separate dog-related incidents in Havering, including an attack in Raphael Park where
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Across the London Borough of Havering, questions are increasingly being raised about whether enough properties are being built or adapted to meet the needs of disabled residents, as demand for accessible housing continues to grow and many families say suitable homes remain extremely difficult to find. With an ageing population and a rising number of people living with long-term health conditions, the need for homes that support independent living has never been greater, yet concerns persist that current housing developments are not keeping pace with local need.
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Havering’s Inter Faith Forum hosted the borough’s first Cohesion Summit at Havering Town Hall on Tuesday night, bringing together community leaders, organisations and residents to strengthen unity across the borough.
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Across Havering, countless residents are opposing proposals for development on Green Belt land. Let us take a step back in time. Spring and summers were full of birds. Trees were their habitat and swallows marked the start of summer. Endless insects arrived, noticeable in your garden. Foxes were heard at night. Badger setts were visible in fields. Our wildlife was present.
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