Hornchurch Hosts Exciting Children’s Pottery Exhibition
The exhibition was organised by sculptor and pottery instructor, Lindsay Matthews, for children from as young as 6 all the way to 14 years old.
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Campaigning Success As New Trees Planted Along Push and Pull Railway Line in Hornchurch.
Local environmental activists in Hornchurch have come together to build a hopeful resolution with Network Rail and their contractors, Homegrown Timber, for 40 carefully and collaboratively planned new trees.
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Local Policing Operation-Why So Many Vehicles Were Stopped in Hornchurch.
Havering South Safer Neighbourhood Teams have carried out a high-visibility policing operation in Hornchurch as part of ongoing efforts to tackle crime and reassure residents.
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“Housing Targets vs Havering: Car Parks and Green Spaces Being Built On, Are We Being Overdeveloped?
A car park in Hornchurch is now underway to be developed into housing. Residents living nearby have watched as trees have been cut down, hedges removed, and green buffers stripped away to make room for heavy machinery and concrete. For many Londoners, it has become a familiar pattern — greenery lost, concrete poured.
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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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Latest Photos of the Works at Gallows Corner.
Works at the Gallows Corner junction are continuing with the flyover now looking closer to completion, with much of the main structural work visibly finished, giving motorists and residents the clearest indication yet of how the rebuilt junction will look.
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Hornchurch Loses Another Bank as NatWest Confirms Branch Closure.
NatWest has confirmed that its Hornchurch High Street branch is set to close, sparking concern among residents and businesses who still rely on face-to-face banking services.
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Shadow Chancellor’s Visit to Upminster to Discuss Increasing Business Rates.
On Thursday 29 January, Julia Lopez MP brought Shadow Chancellor, Sir Mel Stride, to Upminster to hear directly from Havering’s hospitality businesses about the growing crisis facing the high street as tax bills and cost pressures pile up from Labour’s last two Budgets.
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Quick Police Action Leads to Arrests in Hornchurch Courier Robbery
On Saturday, 24 January, police received reports of a courier robbery on Harwood Avenue, Hornchurch.
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Latest: TfL Insist Gallows Corner Will Reopen in Spring 2026 But Still No Dates for Phased Access.
Reform GLA Member Keith Prince has received Transport for London’s latest update on the long-running works at Gallows Corner, as residents continue to face major disruption with no clear dates yet confirmed for a phased reopening.
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Bird Flu Detected in Harrow Lodge Park as Public Advised to Take Precautions.
Bird flu has been detected in the Harrow Lodge Park area, prompting Havering Council to issue advice to residents and park users. Havering’s parks team has confirmed it is working closely with DEFRA and warning notices have been placed around the park, urging visitors to take precautions to protect themselves, their pets and other birds following the discovery
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Signature at Hornchurch: Your New Home for Stylish Senior Living
Signature Senior Lifestyle is proud to announce the opening of Signature at Hornchurch in June 2026, bringing a new benchmark of luxury living,
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Serial Shoplifter Jailed After Hitting Elm Park and Hornchurch 17 Times.
A man has been found guilty of 17 shoplifting offences across Hornchurch and Elm Park and sentenced to 12 weeks’ imprisonment, following extensive work by local police.
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“Chaos on Our Roads: Hornchurch Brought to a Halt by Ongoing Works”.
Hornchurch residents say enough is enough as road works on North Street and Station Lane continue to cause daily chaos across the area. Traffic is at a standstill for long periods, with drivers facing heavy congestion that is spilling into surrounding roads and residential streets.
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Two Hornchurch Car Parks to Close as Council Pushes Ahead with New Homes
Havering Council has confirmed that Keswick Avenue and Dorrington Gardens car parks in Hornchurch will close in 2026 to make way for new housing.
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Residents Said No, Yet Havering Council Approve Another Hornchurch Off Licence.
A new off-licence has been given permission to open in Hornchurch despite the council receiving ten initial objections writes Sebastian Mann, local democracy reporter.
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Teenagers Mugged at Knifepoint on Busy Hornchurch High Street.
A Romford mother has spoken of her fear, shock and dismay after her teenage son and daughter were mugged at knifepoint in Hornchurch last Friday afternoon.
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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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