New Parking Changes Are About to Land As Council To Rollout New Charges-30 Minutes No Longer Free But 3-Hour Stay Slashed.

Havering Council has formally approved a pilot scheme to change charges at Fentiman Way and Appleton Way car parks, following Cabinet discussions and a summer review. The changes are designed to test whether different pricing will boost footfall and support local businesses.

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Local Business Installs Lifesaving Defibrillator for Hornchurch Community

A local Hornchurch business has taken a powerful step to support public safety by installing a community-access defibrillator outside their building. Richard Reece, from Allan Reece Associates, made the decision after being deeply moved by the tragic story of teenage boy Jamie Rees, whose life may have been saved had a defibrillator been available sooner. Jamie’s story has since led to national awareness and the incredible work of the OurJay Foundation, which campaigns for publicly accessible defibrillators to prevent similar tragedies.

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Rising Funeral Costs: What Havering Families Need to Know

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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Theatre Review: ‘Di and Viv and Rose’ -A Triumphant Celebration of Friendship and Feminine Resilience.

Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, in collaboration with Theatre by the Lake, presents a truly moving and masterfully acted production of Di and Viv and Rose — a play that captures the heartbeat of female friendship through the ages. Written by Emilia Bullmore, directed with great sensitivity by Fay Lomas, and performed by the formidable trio of Emilia Donker (Viv), Sally Hodgkiss (Di), and Olivia Sweeney (Rose), this is theatre that resonates long after the curtain falls.

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Smoking Drugs, Inhaling Balloons And Speeding-A Hornchurch Road Where Residents Are Fed Up.

St Andrew’s Park in Hornchurch is a much-loved and well-used green space, but for many residents living nearby, it has also become a constant source of frustration. Locals say the park, while popular with families, dog walkers, and runners, is now attracting increasing levels of anti-social behaviour

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Utopia Beauty In Hornchurch To Hosts Havering’s Most Glamorous Night of the Year.

Utopia Beauty and Advanced Skincare in Hornchurch is one of Havering’s true success stories. Known for its award-winning treatments, cutting-edge skin therapies, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, it’s no wonder this salon has built a loyal following across the borough. Now, Utopia is once again giving back to its community with its much-loved annual celebration ‘The Utopia Glow Up Event ‘, taking place on Thursday 7 November from 5–8pm.

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Utopia Beauty & Advanced Skincare Wins Best Beauty Business Award at Havering Small Business Awards

Utopia Beauty & Advanced Skincare is proud to announce that it has been awarded Best Beauty Business at the prestigious Havering Small Business Awards 2025, a celebration of local excellence across the borough.

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St Alban’s Conservative Action Team Welcome New Playground Improvements at Hylands Park.

St. Alban’s Ward Conservative Action Team Councillor Judith Holt and Martin Firmstone are delighted to see the start of the playground improvements and building of the accessible new play equipment in Hylands Park, Hornchurch.

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