London news: Appeal After Police Vehicle Damaged
Officers are appealing to the public for information after a Met police car was damaged in Clapham.
Officers are appealing to the public for information after a Met police car was damaged in Clapham.
On Wednesday 12 May, local campaigner and activist Ruth Kettle-Frisby took to the streets pf London to attend a special summit where she was invited to to give a speech about the nightmare that is Launders Lane.
Read moreToday, Wednesday 11 June at the Houses of Parliament, Havering campaigner Ruth Kettle-Frisby will join, politicians, trade unions and legal representatives who are coming together with a single purpose: to place the ticking time bomb of contaminated land and water centre-stage and address the urgent task of drawing up legislation to make UK environmental protections fit for purpose.
Read moreYears of government decisions have decimated forces across the country. Now, we are watching the ship sink, piece by piece — with officers jumping off whenever they can.
Read moreIs Havering Becoming a Concrete Jungle? The Rising Pressure of Housing Targets vs. Community Values
Read moreThis week, once again, the split-second decision making of our police officers has come under the spotlight. Two separate cases—those of PC Lorne Castle and PC Sam Wilkes—have highlighted the sheer complexity and pressure faced by those on the frontline of policing in the UK.
Read moreHavering debates whether to remain with the Greater London Authority or join a proposed Greater Essex region. Our poll shows 68% support for leaving, weighing funding, identity, and service impacts on residents.
Read moreA total of more than 14,100 Metropolitan Police officer injuries have been recorded in the last three years. Truly shocking figures than people are not calling out.
Read moreA Romanian national who lives in Romford is one of two men who have been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life following a series of fires in north London.
Read moreResidents can now experience running the council in “Budget the Borough,” an interactive simulation managing a £208.8 million budget, addressing challenges like funding gaps and service demands while affecting public satisfaction.
Read moreThe Metropolitan Police’s firearms officers are once again in the firing line — this time, not from criminals, but from the very system they serve
Read moreA teenager who carried out at a zombie knife attack during Notting Hill Carnival has been found guilty of attempted murder.
Read moreThe public’s anger is growing—not just in support of NX121, but in opposition to the IOPC. For many, this moment marks a tipping point. It’s not just about one officer. It’s about all officers, the lack of backing they receive, and the critical state of their wellbeing in an increasingly hostile environment.
Read moreIn just a few short years, London has seen a dramatic decline in its precious wildlife—from hedgehogs and birds to bees and bats. As green spaces shrink and pollution rises, we must act now to protect what we have left.
Read moreIf we want better policing, we have to invest in it—financially, mentally, and morally. The public are ready to support the police. But they want to see change that works for them, not just policy headlines that miss the point.
Read moreHavering Residents Association have come under repeated fire as they look to build many new flats across the borough, specifically across Romford. But, they have actually failed to meet housing targets as they fight an endless stream of over-developments for Havering in a bid to balance our housing needs with that to not over concrete the area.
Read moreThe Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the death of a man while in police custody in Romford.
Read moreIf you’re brave enough to walk in a police officer’s boots for a day, go ahead. Until then, let’s start supporting the people who are out there every day risking their lives to keep us safe.
Read moreYou cannot police a population of nearly 9 million people with just over 34,000 officers.”
That’s not a sustainable ratio. That’s a crisis waiting to explode.
One of the world’s most recognised police forces is being dismantled before our eyes – and Londoners are paying the price.
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