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NEW E-BIKES GIVE HORNCHURCH AND UPMINSTER POLICE AN EXTRA BOOST IN THE FIGHT AGAINST STREET CRIME.
Police officers in Hornchurch and Upminster are getting an extra boost in the fight against street crime, with new electric
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Beam Park Station: The Road/Rail to Nowhere
Graham Williamson raises questions over the long-delayed Beam Park station and its unresolved funding gap, as residents continue to wait for a rail connection.
Havering Council Orders Work to Stop on Five-Home Romford Development
Havering Council has issued a temporary stop notice at a five-home development in Squirrels Heath Lane, Romford, over alleged non-compliance with planning conditions.
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Reform UK Proposes New Parking Charges in Havering Parks and Changes to Hornchurch Parking
By Councillor Gillian Ford, Leader of the Opposition I have been looking through the papers for Havering Council’s Cabinet meeting
Havering Will Come Together for 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Towards Women and Girls.
Havering Council is preparing to mark 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), with a series
Margaret Mullane MP Challenges Havering’s Decades-Long Housing Failures and Calls Out the Excuses.
Dagenham and Rainham MP, Margaret Mullane, writes “Over the last few weeks I saw politicians writing about ‘Havering’s Green Belt mustn’t pay the price for housing failure’.
Police Action Secures Five-Year Shopping Ban for Persistent Harold Hill Shoplifter.
A persistent shoplifter has been banned from entering a number of stores in Harold Hill. Following his arrest in June,
Havering’s Population Soars by Almost 43,000 in 14 Years as Borough Reaches 280,000 Residents
Havering’s population has increased by almost 43,000 people since 2011, with the borough now home to an estimated 280,787 residents,
Ho, Ho, Hose! Wennington Firefighters Get Ready to Spread Christmas Cheer with Festive Wonderland
Christmas magic is coming to Wennington as the local fire station prepares to throw open its doors for a festive
‘Say No to the Data Centre’: Havering Residents Take to the Streets Over Green Belt Plans
Havering residents took to the streets on Saturday afternoon (November 7) to protest against proposals for a large data centre
A Win On The Road For Romford
Goals from Aron Gordon, Jaxon Brown and Jack Zielinski gave Romford a 3–0 win at Hackney Wick, their first away league victory since the opening day.
Police Crackdown Shuts Two Romford Shops After £40,000 Illicit Tobacco Seizure.
Two shops in Romford town centre have been ordered to close for more than two months after Havering Police and
‘They Shall Not Grow Old’: Havering Unites to Remember the Fallen on Remembrance Sunday
Residents from across Havering came together on Sunday to honour the fallen and pay tribute to all those who have
Upminster Man One of Four Sentenced Following Met Investigation Into Mobile Phone Shop Robberies
A man living in Upminster is one of four men who carried out a series of mobile phone robberies across
Havering Gets Ready to Sparkle as Christmas Lights Switch-On Events Return Across the Borough!
Havering is getting set for Christmas with various town centre, Christmas tree, and light switch-on events taking place across the Borough. This year’s town centre Christmas tree and light decoration displays have been generously supported...
Havering Council Leader To Meet Residents As He Embarks On a Borough-Wide Tour.
Residents across Havering are invited to share their views and put questions directly to Council Leader, Councillor Keith Prince AM, during a Borough-wide listening tour on Friday 13 November 2026. The Leader will visit Harold...
Help bring Christmas cheer to local hospital patients with a chocolate orange
Donate a chocolate orange to help bring Christmas cheer to local hospital patients. Here’s where to deliver or post your contribution.
‘Council Decision To Scrap Marsh Way Scheme Is a Retrograde Step’ Hits Out Dagenham and Rainham MP.
Margaret Mullane MP-the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham has commented on Havering Council’s decision on proposed works to improve traffic safety
‘Henry Should Still Be Here’: Killer’s Minimum Sentence Increased to 25 Years
The man who murdered 18-year-old Henry Nowak has had his minimum prison term increased from 21 to 25 years, following
Romford Suffer Back-To-Back Defeats As Manager Darren Manning Resigns
Romford lost 6–0 to Hutton before a stronger performance in a 3–1 defeat at Heybridge Swifts, with Darren Manning resigning between the matches. Match report by Mike Woods; photos by Bob Knightley.