Rainham football team celebrate triple success!
A Rainham football team that is based at the Phoenix pub and plays its homes games at the Harris Academy- has won not one, not two, but three title this season!
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Havering one of the highest London boroughs with green spaces.
Havering proud to host second highest London borough with the most amount of green spaces.
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Benhurst Primary School pupils attend special event at No 10 Downing Street.
Pupils and teachers from Benhurst Primary School in Hornchurch had the amazing opportunity to attend a special learning event at 10 Downing Street last week.
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Will anyone tackle the increase in violent crime on our streets?
This is a public health crisis that must be addressed by all communities and all aspects of the community need to work together to tackle it.
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Former Tory Councillors Issue Joint Statement on Switch to Havering Residents Association.
Three councillors, representing different wards in Havering, have shifted their allegiance from the Conservative Party to the Havering Residents Association. In a joint statement to residents, they emphasized their commitment to serving the community’s interests over party politics. They expressed a desire for continued support as they work towards building a stronger community.
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Deadline for businesses to enter Small Business Awards nears.
The deadline for businesses to submit their entry to the Havering Small Business Awards closes at 5pm on Friday 3 May.
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Romford stop and search identifies drugs, stolen van and male driving with no insurance or licence.
A stop and search in Romford was able to not only locate drugs, but also identify a stolen vehicle and a male driving whilst disqualified.
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Havering Police listens to residents and acts quickly to shut down property plagued with drugs and anti social behaviour.
On Friday 19 April, St Albans and St Edwards Neighbourhood Team were successful in an application for obtaining a Closure Order from Barkingside Magistrates Court for a residential address in Logan Court, Romford.
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Supporting Dean’s Dedication to Help Those in Need
In Collier Row, Romford, there’s a hero quietly making a big impact on the lives of many – Dean Weedon.
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Plans submitted for six houses to be built on Hornchurch car park site.
Mercury Holdings Ltd, owned entirely by Havering Council, has put forward proposals to transform Keswick Avenue in Hornchurch into a residential area.
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Great work by Havering Police sees large scale cannabis factory with drugs worth £1million shut down.
Executed as part of the Clear Hold Build initiative, targeting organised crime and drugs supply, officers gained entry to the warehouse and found it to contain a large-scale Cannabis factory. Inside officers found 1600 Cannabis plants, with a potential street value of £1m
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Making balconies bloom at Park Rise retirement village.
New and prospective residents of the Park Rise retirement village enjoyed an informative gardening event last weekend to learn about making the most of their new balconies.
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Is it time to restore borough policing and pride in our local officers?
The tri borough policing method was heavily criticised by many including Havering residents who feared that the two other boroughs, in this case Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham, would take precedent over Havering in the need for more policing
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VIDEO:Romford MP hits out at lack of proper policing across Havering stating:”A recent crime wave across Gidea Park and Romford stabbings have created an atmosphere of fear that I am not prepared to tolerate.”
Under the Mayor of London’s tenure, crime has skyrocketed, leaving communities like Romford vulnerable and unsafe. A recent crime wave in Gidea Park and a stabbing in Romford have created an atmosphere of fear that I am not prepared to tolerate in Romford.
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Havering Council report identifies pockets of deprivation as people struggling to afford their heating bills may have a direct impact on their health and wellbeing, council warns.
A report produced by Havering Council has identified “significant pockets of deprivation” where residents face considerably lower life expectancies than other wards.
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‘Bearfest’ music festival to be held in memory of Hornchurch dad.
On 5 May a special music festival is taking place at the Railway pub in Hornchurch in memory of much loved dad Martin Peake
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Havering police warn residents to be vigilant following possible car parking scams across the borough.
Police officers in Havering are warning residents to be alert following possible scams across our car parks. Officers will be working with numerous car parks and the signage in a bid to stop scammers.
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Is the increase in parking charges across Havering pushing shoppers to take their business elsewhere?
In Harold Hill, an hour stay at the Hilldene shopping centre now costs a driver £3. As the council desperately struggle to meet their financial shortfall, are all these increases in parking charges deterring shoppers and encouraging them to go elsewhere?
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Debt Relief Orders help nearly 500 people in Havering.
“Millions of people are feeling the impact of the cost of living crisis, and for many the effects have left deep financial scars. With 16% of Havering residents in need of debt advice now, our message to anyone worried about their finances is to seek free advice from National Debtline as soon as possible.
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‘It was really beneficial for me to hear the community voice on Monday evening and listen to first-hand accounts of how lives have been affected by knife crime in Havering’-Police boss joins Havering Knife Crime Summit.
There were some excellent points made around reporting barriers, communication and what our communities can do to support the police.
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