Plans Submitted for New McDonald’s at Former Hornchurch Poundland Site On High Street.
A new McDonald’s restaurant could be coming to Hornchurch High Street, bringing more than 120 jobs and replacing a vacant
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Former Regeneration Councillor Fires Questions At New Council Leader Over Havering’s Future
Graham Williamson writes to Councillor Prince, discussing local policies and expressing concern over the potential abandonment of the Romford Masterplan, which aims to attract investment and manage development. He warns against delays in decision-making regarding the Data Centre proposal.
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Masked Youth Crackdown Intensifies With New Hornchurch Dispersal Order.
Today, another Section 35 dispersal order has been issued across Hornchurch by Inspector Connolly, underlining the continued efforts by police to tackle the issue head on and maintain a visible presence in key areas.
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Police Step Up Patrols as Youths Dispersed from Hornchurch High Street.
Officers carried out high‑visibility reassurance patrols on Hornchurch High Street on Monday 17 March 2026 as part of routine policing efforts to keep the town centre safe. During the patrols, a group of youths was stopped after attempting to make off from officers. As the situation was being managed, more youths joined the group but were later dispersed from the area without incident.
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Growing Crowds of Masked Youths Spark Concern on Hornchurch High Street.
Hornchurch shoppers have raised concerns after a growing number of youths have been seen gathering outside shops on the High Street wearing masks. Everyday, after school and college, youths gather near the bus stops and outside the shops in large crowds.
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How Long Can Hornchurch Survive? Traders Warn High Street Is Reaching Breaking Point.
Across our High Streets, empty shops now lie vacant as once-thriving businesses shut their doors. The Havering Daily spoke with Hornchurch retailers this week to hear first-hand about the impact rising business rates are having on local outlets and many were clear that their future on the High Street is now uncertain.
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Pensioner Assaulted At Hornchurch Bus Stop By Gang.
A 71 year old man was assaulted at a bus stop in Hornchurch High Street by a gang of people he did not know. The incident happened on Wednesday just before 9pm as the man waited for a bus.
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Appeal to find male following Hornchurch pub stabbing.
Detectives investigating a stabbing at a pub in Hornchurch are releasing an image of a man they would like to
Read moreWoman in critical condition after being hit by a car in Hornchurch.
A woman is in a critical condition after being hit by a car on Saturday 18 June on Hornchurch High
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Images of courier thieves released after theft in Romford and across London worth half a million pounds.
Detectives have issued images of four men they wish to identify in relation to a series of audacious targeted thefts
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Pizza Express is the latest high street chain facing uncertainty, Havering Business’ Simon Ford writes.
Havering Local Businesses is fairly confident that the chain, which has a restaurant in Upminster, Romford, and Lakeside, has employed
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