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Shocking footage reveals the harsh reality of modern-day policing. When one officer needed support, he got a camera in his face and endless hostility. Is this what we’ve become?
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In Havering alone, recent figures show over 4,300 people are currently waiting for mental health support via NHS Talking Therapies. Across London, the number is far worse—with more than 125,000 people on waiting lists, many of whom are in crisis and deteriorating fast.
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Until we listen—truly listen—to the voices of those left behind, until we challenge the culture that glorifies violence, and until we tackle the root causes in schools, families, and communities, London will remain Europe’s knife crime capital.
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As The London Mayor Publishes The London Plan-The Council For The Protection Of Rural England, Publish An Important Letter To London Residents.
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A powerful new campaign has launched to support Met firearms officers following the shocking decision to force NX121 into a gross misconduct hearing
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Once again, Havering is being treated like London’s poor relation when it comes to public transport — and residents have had enough.
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The number of police officers in London has declined significantly over the past decade. In 2010, London had 4.1 officers per 1,000 residents—by 2018, that number had dropped to 3.3, the lowest in 20 years.
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Shock! Horror! Ridiculed! That’s right — the Metropolitan Police have once again made headlines. But this time, not for crime-fighting or misconduct allegations, but for organising… an Easter egg hunt.
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n 2016 the knife crime epidemic was just starting to rear its ugly head. As a journalist, this was another issue for us to write on and more sensational headlines.
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Everyday I read somewhere that policing must change, officers must do this must do that. There is always some aspect that vilifies these officers,” says William. “I can see in Havering, the struggles they face and how difficult their job is.”
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Our local Neighbourhood officers are vital to tackling crime and building trust in communities. We are taking steps across London to limit the amount of abstractions they face from their local ward and to deliver the strongest ever approach to Neighbourhood policing.
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We are the community, we are Binning Knives Saves Lives.
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Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association are a charity based in Elm Park that support all members of our community regardless of their Faith, colour, or creed. They are a fantastic charity who open their doors to all, hand out free food to all the community and run amazing events each week at their centre in Elm Park.
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The social media video shows a male dressed in black jogging bottoms, a black hooded jacket and wearing a face mask, carrying a very large knife, clearly stabbing another male despite screams from passengers on the train to stop. Not only did he not stop, but he carried on regardless stabbing the man on the floor who has been left with life changing injuries.
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However sad the reality may be, London is not a place that can afford the luxury of safety. Though it is a fundamental right that should be extended to all.
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UPDATE from Superintendent Gabriel Cameron- “We are now naming the man we want to speak to as Abdul Shokoor Ezedi,
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Havering seeks London Borough of Culture to boost prosperity, community engagement, and economic growth.
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Today, like most days Sue Hedges, Peguy Kato, and Julie Taylor will be out on the streets of east London
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‘Shame on you!’ were the chants aimed at police officers by far right protesters as they hurled bottles and cans.
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On Saturday 11 November, Armistice Day-London will be faced with a tidal wave of protests. Holding these protests on Armistice
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