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Havering has set out its ambition to become a major destination for investment, development and new businesses as part of its new Havering 2040 – Creating London’s Super Suburb vision. Councillor Robert Whitton, Cabinet Member…
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Havering’s property market has shifted significantly over the last decade due to the Elizabeth Line’s arrival. However, selling homes remains challenging, often delayed by chain issues. Buyers now favour well-maintained homes, emphasising paperwork and market strategies for successful sales.
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Havering’s police officers are facing an increasingly challenging policing environment, with hundreds of officers being taken away from their local
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The Leader of Havering Council is calling for any money raised through a proposed new overnight visitor levy in London to be retained fairly by the Boroughs where it is generated. The Government is expected…
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Havering Council is forecasting a £22.8 million underspend based on figures from the end of June, although government financial support remains part of the authority’s budget position.
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Havering Council has been ranked the third worst council in London for healthy streets, with the borough scoring just 1.63
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Dolly Parton may have left us, but her extraordinary spirit of music, kindness, laughter and love is set to live
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Lives in the capital are could be put at risk due to a lack of firefighting resilience in London, firefighters
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Why Is Havering’s Green Belt Under Attack? Havering has some of the largest areas of open countryside and Green Belt
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The author recounts their experience observing solar eclipses in 1999 and 2026, detailing preparations, viewing conditions, safety measures, and photographic outcomes, while noting upcoming eclipses in 2027.
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It can be argued that policing is facing one of the most difficult periods in its modern history. Many serving
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Havering recorded more grass fires than any other London borough as firefighters battled soaring temperatures and dangerous wildfire conditions during
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Official statistics show that overall crime has fallen across England and Wales. Knife crime, robbery and homicide have all reduced
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The latest figures show that overall crime in London is falling, with significant reductions in robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and
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A year-long Metropolitan Police investigation into an organised crime group suspected of handling millions of pounds worth of stolen goods
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London faces an ‘extreme’ wildfire risk as the capital looks set to bask in further hot and sunny weather over
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A magician raised in Hornchurch looked back on his time competing in the 2026 series of Britain’s Got Talent (BGT)
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Emergency teams were deployed yesterday after reports of a sinkhole appearing in South Street, Romford, prompting an immediate response from
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Transport for London (TfL) says it is “very sorry” for the continued delays in reopening Gallows Corner, as Reform demands
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Calling all young performers! This is your chance to be part of something unforgettable as Brookside Theatre, Romford searches for talented
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