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Breaking: Stop Notices Served on Noak Hill Encampment As Land to be Vacated by Mid January.
Planning enforcement and stop notices were served on an unauthorised encampment in Noak Hill that requires the land to be
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Harold Hill Serial Shoplifter Who Targeted Same Store Again and Again Is Now Behind Bars
A Harold Hill shoplifter has now been jailed after repeatedly targeting the same local business.
New Parking Changes Are About to Land As Council To Rollout New Charges-30 Minutes No Longer Free But 3-Hour Stay Slashed.
Havering Council has formally approved a pilot scheme to change charges at Fentiman Way and Appleton Way car parks, following Cabinet discussions and a summer review. The changes are designed to test whether different pricing will boost footfall and support local businesses.
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Rainham Remembers: Plaque Unveiled for Doctor Who Meant Everything to His Community.
A permanent tribute has now been placed at Rainham Health Centre in honour of much-loved GP Dr Abdul-Razaq Abdullah, remembered by many as a gentle giant who dedicated decades of his life to caring for the community.
Weekly Football Round-Up: Hornchurch and Premier League Insights
This week's sports report covers Hornchurch FC's 5-0 defeat to Worthing, dropping them to third in the league. In the Premier League, Manchester City's dramatic win over Leeds stands out, alongside key matches involving Newcastle and Fulham. Hornchurch rebounded with a 4-0 victory midweek, returning...
Special Report: Havering Under Siege- How the Mayor of London’s Housing Targets Are Changing Our Streets.
Havering residents angry at blocks of flats springing up on every spare patch of land should know exactly where the pressure comes from. Housing targets for London boroughs are set by the Mayor of London through the London Plan, the capital’s strategic spatial plan produced by the Greater London A...
Local Business Installs Lifesaving Defibrillator for Hornchurch Community
A local Hornchurch business has taken a powerful step to support public safety by installing a community-access defibrillator outside their building. Richard Reece, from Allan Reece Associates, made the decision after being deeply moved by the tragic story of teenage boy Jamie Rees, whose life may h...
London News: Urgent Appeal To Find Missing 12 Year Old Boy From Newham.
Officers are urgently appealing for the public’s help to find a 12-year-old boy who has been missing from east London since Thursday evening.
Elm Park Sparkles as Hundreds Celebrate Christmas Light Switch-On
Elm Park burst into full festive magic this year as hundreds of families braved the chilly but mild winter evening to watch the much-loved Christmas light switch-on. The atmosphere was buzzing, with laughter, music and twinkling lights filling the town centre.
Police Appeal For Witnesses As Video Shows Terrifying Moment Armed Gang Raids Elm Park Store.
Shocking video footage shared by the Havering Daily has captured the terrifying moment masked thugs armed with a knife stormed a mobile phone shop in Elm Park. The gang can be seen rushing inside, threatening staff and raiding displays before fleeing into the night, leaving the community outraged.
Havering Council Launches ‘Christmas Means Community’ Campaign.
Havering Council is announcing the launch of its “Christmas Means Community” campaign, running from 1 to 24 December.
97% of Wildflower Meadows Have Vanished-Will Havering Fight For its Greenbelt?
There was a time when the very mention of touching Green Belt land would send shockwaves through any local authority. Green Belt wasn’t just protected, it was revered. It was our buffer against relentless development, our breathing space, and a sanctuary for wildlife. Yet today, it appears to stan...
Exclusive: Havering Police Unleash Tough New Crackdown on Stolen and Counterfeit Goods Across Romford.
The Havering Daily yesterday joined police officers and Havering Council for an exclusive look inside a major operation targeting high-value stolen and counterfeit goods across Romford. Officers flooded the market and surrounding areas as part of a coordinated clampdown led by Havering’s Neighbour...
Two lovable rescue dogs hope Havering families can offer them a fresh start
Tucker, a shy three-year-old Collie, and Vinnie, an affectionate two-year-old Lurcher, seek gentle adopters in Havering. Both dogs need patience and understanding to flourish in loving homes, free from past traumas. Contact Dogs Trust for details.
Planting the Future: Havering London Begins Work on a Creative Climate Culture Manifesto
The Havering Daily is today bringing you news on a new initiative that will see a Manifesto for Creative Climate Culture introduced to the borough.
Controversy, Criticism and Challenges for the Met.
It was supposed to be a day indoors writing up an article as to how the Met is currently in a sorry state based, in part, on an unpleasant incident that occurred at my local newsagents involving masked youths.
Andrew Rosindell MP Warns of Dangerous Future as Lammy Moves to Axe Jury Trials.
David Lammy has introduced plans to allow some criminal cases to be tried without a jury, replacing them with judge-only
West Ham Becomes First Premier League Club To Achieve White Ribbon Accreditation.
West Ham United has become the first Premier League club to achieve White Ribbon accreditation, marking a significant milestone in the campaign to end men’s violence against women and girls. This achievement follows dedicated efforts by local advocates and councillors who have worked tirelessly to...
Wanis hosts festive Christmas Bonanza with VIP guests, business support and community celebration
Wanis International Foods hosted a Christmas Bonanza event, attracting local leaders and business owners. The occasion featured tastings, product showcases, and live entertainment, fostering community engagement while addressing retail challenges and ensuring festive support for independent traders.
Dagenham and Rainham MP Working Hard To Improve Housing Policy To Help her Constituents.
Housing is one of the reasons I got into politics, it is important to me, it is important to my constituents, and it underpins almost every aspect of our lives.