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Dagenham and Rainham Labour PPC Margaret Mullane, hits out at shocking rise in unemployment levels that leaves locals struggling.
The latest official figures show a jump in the number of people unemployed and claiming benefit in Dagenham and Rainham. The number of people in the constituency who are unemployed and in receipt of related unemployment benefits stood at 4,605 in March 2024.
Havering Council pushes ahead with plan for 138 new homes in Harold Hill.
Disused land off Chippenham Road has been earmarked for four apartment blocks, offering a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom properties.
Harold Hill man’s anger at housing development to be built right next to his back garden.
A man living next door to the disused Pompadours pub in Harold Hill is objecting once again to the possible development of new housing right next to his back garden
Trauma consultant runs London Marathon to raise money for Queen’s Hospital charity.
Pouya Akhbari, a locum trauma and orthopaedic consultant at Barking,Havering and Redbridge University Hospital Trust, completed the London Marathon on Sunday 21 April to raise funds for King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity.
BREAKING: Elm Park crime scene after reports of a serious sexual assault.
Rosewood Avenue in Elm Park currently has a crime scene in place after reports of a serious sexual assault. The alleged incident is said to have taken place on Saturday 20 April at 7.30pm.
Police Investigate Incident in Upminster
In the early hours of Tuesday, a 29-year-old man was found injured in Upminster. Police and medical responders acted swiftly, ensuring he was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Metropolitan Police is investigating and seeking public help. Information can be shared with the...
London News: East London man jailed for offences related to children including downloading a paedophile manual to give advice on how to commit offences against children as young as two months.
“He was brought to justice thanks to the dedication of officers from the Online Child Sexual Abuse Exploitation Team. Their investigation was complex and difficult, and there will have been a personal cost for the officers involved in gathering such a large volume of disturbing evidence in order t...
Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan to benefit Rainham.
As new figures show Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan could see over 650,000 good new jobs created across every part of the country, parliamentary candidate Margaret Mullane has said Labour is ‘laser-focused’ on the issues that matter to local people, bringing well-paid, high quality jobs into th...
Darren’s Marathon Journey
Darren Gildersleeve completed his first London Marathon, raising funds for Rainbow Trust, a charity close to his heart. He described the experience as a dream, overcoming challenges with the support of his family and sponsors. Inspired by Rainbow Trust's work, Darren is eager to continue his charity...
Havering Council admit to technical error and apologise after entire car parks given parking fines despite residents payments.
On Friday 19 April, a council owned car park in Collier Row saw a parking warden ticket every vehicle in the car park with angry residents showing the warden that they had clearly paid. The warden once again stated 'he didn't care' and that residents had to appeal.
Join H.A.D. for its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Day!
Excitement is brewing as H.A.D. Havering gears up for its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Day, following the resounding success of
London Mayoral candidate Susan Hall visits Romford promising to remove ULEZ and bring back borough policing.
Conservative London Mayoral candidate Susan Hall went on walkabout through Romford on Friday meeting many local residents and guaranteeing to remove the outer ULEZ expansion from day one. The Conservative candidate was joined by the Member of Parliament for Romford Andrew Rosindell and GLA Havering ...
Celebrating St. George’s Day with Romford District Scouts
On April 21st, Romford District Scouts celebrated St. George's Day with a parade in Collier Row. Over 700 young scouts and leaders, supported by 400 adult volunteers, marched through the town. The event included a church service, awards ceremony, and a play for younger members, showcasing unity and ...
Murder investigation launched after another man fatally stabbed in Dagenham.
A murder investigation has been launched after another man was fatally stabbed in Dagenham in the early hours of Saturday 20 April.
VIDEO:Much loved Collier Row shop owners leave store after 34 years.
After three decades of owning Collier Row News, Dilip and Nisha Patel have handed their keys over to a new owner.
Spectacular Family Fun Day with Mitchells Miracles!
Mitchells Miracles is hosting a community event at Raphaels Park in Romford on June 22nd, 2024. The event features over 40 local business stalls, entertainment, and activities for all ages. The charity is also seeking volunteers for various roles. This is a great opportunity to support a worthy caus...
Great work by Havering Police sees large scale cannabis factory with drugs worth £1million shut down.
Executed as part of the Clear Hold Build initiative, targeting organised crime and drugs supply, officers gained entry to the warehouse and found it to contain a large-scale Cannabis factory. Inside officers found 1600 Cannabis plants, with a potential street value of £1m
Making balconies bloom at Park Rise retirement village.
New and prospective residents of the Park Rise retirement village enjoyed an informative gardening event last weekend to learn about making the most of their new balconies.
Romford’s Raphael park run revealed as the fifth busiest in London.
Saturday parkrun crowds are taking over London, which could be a growing concern for Havering locals as new research reveals that Raphael parkrun is the fifth most crowded location for the weekly event in the city.