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Breaking Harold Wood Havering In Your Area News Police 

BREAKING: Teenager found guilty of manslaughter and arson following death of pensioner in Harold Wood.

17th February 202317th February 2023 Francesca Lilleystone 1 Comment Arson, Harold Wood, LFB, Mrs Smith min read

19 year old Cooper placed a firework through the letterbox of Mrs Smith who died in the house fire in

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Harold Wood Havering In Your Area LFB News Police 

Horrifying footage shown of the moment youths bought fireworks-Trial of teenager charged with manslaughter and arson continues.

16th February 202316th February 2023 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Arson, Fire, Fireworks, Harold Wood, Mrs Smith min read

The trial begun last week at the Old Bailey where a teenager is charged with manslaughter, arson and affray. This

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Havering In Your Area LFB News Police 

Trial begins following death of much loved pensioner who died after firework was thrown through her letter box.

9th February 20239th February 2023 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Death, Harold Wood Pensioner, Mrs Smith min read

On Thursday 28 October 2021 Mrs Josephine Smith, known locally as Josie, sadly died in a house fire in Harold

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Exclusive Harold Wood Havering In Your Area LFB News Police 

EXCLUSIVE: Special community vigil for pensioner who died in Harold Wood house fire.

15th November 202115th November 2021 Francesca Lilleystone 1 Comment House fire, LFB, Mrs Smith, Police, Vigil min read

On Friday 12 of November the community came together to pay their respects to Mrs Josephine Smith who tragically died

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Recent Articles

Marking Fish and Chips Day at The Bow Bells Cafe In Romford.
Havering In Your Area News Romford 

Marking Fish and Chips Day at The Bow Bells Cafe In Romford.

5th June 20265th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read

Today – the first Friday of June – marks National Fish and Chip Day 2026, and what better way to

Henry Nowak-The aftermath of tragedy.
Knife Crime News Police 

Henry Nowak-The aftermath of tragedy.

5th June 20265th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 1 min read
Robert Jenrick MP: “One of the Worst Policing Scandals I Can Remember”.
Havering News Police Politics Reform UK 

Robert Jenrick MP: “One of the Worst Policing Scandals I Can Remember”.

5th June 20265th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read
Over A Hundred Traders Descend on Romford in Major Protest Against Tool Theft.
Campaigns Havering Havering Council In Your Area News Police Romford 

Over A Hundred Traders Descend on Romford in Major Protest Against Tool Theft.

5th June 20265th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read
Surely The First Principle of Policing Is To Protect Life? Two Tier Policing Raises Its Ugly Head And Why the Public Have Lost Trust.
Knife Crime News Police Politics 

Surely The First Principle of Policing Is To Protect Life? Two Tier Policing Raises Its Ugly Head And Why the Public Have Lost Trust.

4th June 20264th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 4 min read
Havering Businesses Pass Underage Vape and Knife Sales Test
Business Havering Havering Council Hornchurch Housing In Your Area News Police Rainham 

Havering Businesses Pass Underage Vape and Knife Sales Test

4th June 20264th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read
Rainham CEME recognised in Sunday Times best places to work in 2026.
Barking & Dagenham Business Havering Health and Wellbeing In Your Area News Rainham 

Rainham CEME recognised in Sunday Times best places to work in 2026.

4th June 20264th June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read
Henry Nowak Tragedy Must Not Divide Our Communities.
Business Havering News Police 

Henry Nowak Tragedy Must Not Divide Our Communities.

3rd June 20263rd June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 1 min read
Harold Hill Community Champion Calls for Urgent Action on Knife Crime Following Henry Nowak Tragedy.
Education Harold Hill Havering Havering Council In Your Area Knife Crime News Police 

Harold Hill Community Champion Calls for Urgent Action on Knife Crime Following Henry Nowak Tragedy.

3rd June 20263rd June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read
Government funding boost for Whybridge Junior School.
News 

Government funding boost for Whybridge Junior School.

3rd June 20263rd June 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 min read

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