News for the community, by the community.
I have always believed that the only way to bring about change for the better is to get involved and do all you can to improve things in life. I see in recent times groups in society and some political parties that like to snipe from the sidelines, pointing out problems but who offer zero practical solutions.
On Sunday 8 March, much respected Rainham PCSO Julia Bates marked International Women’s Day by hosting a special community safety stall at Tesco in Rainham, offering advice and support to local women.
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a reckless driver left three police officers injured in a collision in Rainham before fleeing the scene.
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Following the recent resurfacing of Frederick Road, Beam Park Councillors Trevor Mckeever and Matt Stanton acted on residents concerns at the condition of the footpaths in their part of Frederick Road and asked to meet an officer from Havering’s Highways department on site, which took place on Monday 16th February.
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The YMCA has been given approval from councillors in Barking and Dagenham to build a new six-storey tower block at its site in Rush Green, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham-Margaret Mullane writes her monthly column in the Havering Daily. Nothing has shocked
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A man convicted of leaving severed pig’s heads outside a school and youth centres in Rainham has failed in his attempt to reduce his prison sentence.
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Following more than a year of sustained campaigning by Beam Park residents Carol and Rob Baker, who worked closely with HRA councillors to highlight long standing concerns raised by the local community.
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In September 2025 Margaret Mullane MP made a successful bid to the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology to commission a study titled “Management of Legacy Landfill”. The idea behind the piece of work was to produce national level policy options which would help resolve the issues at Launders Lane in Rainham.
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A new free community choir launches in Havering this February, welcoming participants of all abilities. Rehearsals start on 5 February, culminating in two concerts in March, emphasising connection and enjoyment over perfection.
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The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, Margaret Mullane MP has received confirmation that essential work will be carried out to clean and clear up an area in Rainham village and deal with an infestation of rats.
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“In so many conflicts troops and other military personnel from Dagenham and Rainham have bravely put their lives on the line to
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Opposition to the proposed Rainham Lodge Farm quarry continues, with a recently launched petition now exceeding 1,250 signatures, alongside nearly 2,000 formal objections submitted during the consultation phase.
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The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, Margaret Mullane MP has been contacted by the National Grid on apprenticeship job opportunities for local people to become part of the UK’s energy future.
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Cathy and Shaun Newton are bidding a very tearful farewell to Havering this week. The much-loved and well-respected couple, who have lived in Rainham for 53 years, say their departure is a direct result of the ongoing issues at Launders Lane.
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Four students from Rainham’s Construction and Engineering Campus have been praised for their quick thinking and bravery after they rushed to help a member of the public who had suffered burns in an attack outside the college gates.
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Havering came together yesterday to honour one of its most respected officers as Sergeant Abdul Basit retired after 25 years of dedicated service. Tributes poured in from senior officers, civic leaders and local residents, all united in gratitude for a man widely described as “a pillar of the community.”
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Its the New Year and at this time of year I think back and take stock of what’s happened and then look forward.
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Margaret Mullane the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, has taken action in response to concerning reports of rat infestations in and around a watercourse in the heart of Rainham village.
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New City College’s Construction and Engineering Campus in Rainham was in the spotlight when it welcomed Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, for a visit highlighting the vital role that further education colleges play in developing the UK’s workforce.
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