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Romford Theatre Looking for Performers To Join Them In Their Charlie And The Chocolate Factory Production.
Award-winning Brookside Theatre, Romford is looking for performers who join them in their next exciting production, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory this December.
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St George’s Health And Wellbeing Hub Opens Its Doors.
A new health and wellbeing hub welcomed its first patients on Monday 4 November – and immediately received their seal of approval.
Has Christmas Become Too Commercialised? Have We Lost The Spirit Of Giving?
This Christmas let’s consider what really makes the season special. It’s not the flashiest toys or the most elaborate decorations but the moments spent with loved ones, the memories made and the kindness shared. With a little mindfulness and intention, families can redefine Christmas for them...
Fantastic Police Event United In Basketball and Football Returned To Harold Wood.
United in Basketball and Football returned this half term to provide free sport across Havering to continue the brilliant work between our local police and Havering Council.
VIDEO: Romford man has acid thrown all over his car.
A man living in Crow Lane left his house to take his child to school this morning to discover that someone had thrown acid all over his car.
Man in Elm Park arrested after going out armed with a sword.
Police officers, including our armed officers were quick to respond to reports of a man in Hornchurch armed with a sword.
Havering’s ‘Lest We Forget’ Remembrance Exhibition
A two-day ‘Remembrance’ exhibition will be held on November 9th and 10th at the Essex Wildlife Ingrebourne Valley Visitors Centre, showcasing military uniforms and memorabilia, marking the First World War's 110th anniversary, with guest speakers and fundraising for the Royal British Legion.
‘This will destroy our community and all our wildlife’.
Residents from Havering and Essex join forces to fight the build of a huge service station that will see 45 hectares of wildlife land destroyed and endless lorries going down small country roads.
Special Networking Event Held By East Area’s Operation Adder Team.
A special networking event was held last week at Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club run by East Area's Operation Adder that tackles substance abuse.
Dagenham and Rainham MP intervenes to to get repairs undertaken to traffic lights at Cherry Tree.
Margaret Mullane the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham has intervened to get repairs carried out to the traffic lights at the busy junction at the Cherry Tree Rainham. Margaret was contacted by residents and road users about deliberate vandalism to the traffic lights and the mayhem t...
Heartfelt Knits Campaign: Local Knitters Spread Warmth Across Communities
The Nimble Fingers knitting group at Eastern Avenue Baptist Church creates handmade items for charity, supporting Queen’s Hospital and beyond. They invite knitters of all levels to join weekly sessions, fostering community and encouraging connection through crafts and activities.
Mothers and pensioners struggling due to repeatedly breaking down lifts in Romford.
Mothers and pensioners have been “struggling” to navigate their Romford housing block due to the lifts “repeatedly” breaking down, councillors say.
‘November is Islamophobia Awareness month-let’s stand up for people of all Faiths.’
November is Islamophobia Awareness Month and, as a Christian, I feel that it is my duty to stand up for people of all faith.
Officer assaulted whilst assisting social services in Hornchurch.
On Monday 28 October Havering officers were assisting social services when one of their officers was assaulted.
Margaret Mullane MP welcomes measures announced in the Budget.
This Budget is the first step in building a fairer and better future for our country. I will be making sure that Dagenham and Rainham directly benefits from these measures.'
Campaign for a Post Office Banking Hub in Hornchurch and Upminster starts.
A campaign for a Post Office banking hub in the Hornchurch and Upminster constituency, which includes Harold Hill and Harold Wood, has taken its first small step forward according to the area’s MP, Julia Lopez.
Endless London Protests Sees The Met successfully negotiate a very challenging day.
Former Metropolitan Police Officer Chris Hobbs today shares his views of last Saturday’s many protests across the capital. Tourists emerging
Havering Council Faces Legal Challenge Over Pollution Concerns and deeming the land at Launders Lane ‘non toxic’.
Havering Council faces legal scrutiny over pollution management at Launders Lane, prompted by resident Ruth Kettle-Frisby. Concerns about methane, toxic chemicals, and potential health risks have arisen. The court's decision could mandate reassessment of environmental safety and remediation actions.
Adulthood-A boring and harsh reality.
“Don’t grow up too fast.” “Enjoy being young while it lasts.” “Adulthood isn’t as fun as it may look.”
Romford celebrates Diwali the Festival of Lights!
On Sunday 27 October, with the most beautiful weather, Romford celebrated Diwali in Romford Market Place. The event was put on by Romford BID and Havering Changing in partnership with Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA) and Clarion Futures.