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‘All We Read About Is The Negative Aspects Of Police-In Reality What We should be Doing Is Praising People Who Actually Do An Outstanding Job.’
Everyday I read somewhere that policing must change, officers must do this must do that. There is always some aspect that vilifies these officers," says William. "I can see in Havering, the struggles they face and how difficult their job is."
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Special Christmas Party Held At Rainham Library.
Havering's lead nutritionist Sharon Adkins held a special Christmas get together at Rainham library on Wednesday 18 December.
Havering Council To Receive £10 million In Latest Local Government Funding.
Despite the well-known financial issues encountered by Havering (as highlighted by the BBC Panorama programme earlier this year) through decades of Government underfunding, once again, Havering has been ignored by the Government in the latest local Government funding settlement.
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Palms Hotel Donates to Mayor of Havering’s Charities
The Palms Hotel in Hornchurch donated £500 to the Mayor of Havering’s charities, Havering MIND and H.A.D., splitting the amount equally. Directors Abdul Shahul and Gurpinder Reel expressed commitment to community support, with the Mayor praising their generosity. The donation showcases collaborat...
Fantastic New Cinema Lumiere Comes To The Mercury Mall-Havering’s Alternative To Leicester Square.
On 3rd March, Romford’s new event venue, Lumiere, will open to the public in the space formerly occupied by the Premiere Cinema. It will offer an eclectic mix of activities to provide real choice to both local residents and Londoners, giving them an alternative to venturing into Leicester Square.
East Area Police Host Their Successful Faith Forum.
The East Area BCU Faith Forum meets every quarter, bringing together leaders from different faiths across the BCU to speak together with local police leaders and colleagues.
Support For Dads With Monthly Meet-Ups At Havering Fire Station.
Local dads can join the monthly sessions held by North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) at Havering Fire Station to gain a better understanding of their children’s emotional wellbeing and connect with other parents.
BREAKING: Investigation Under Way After Child In Hospital In Critical Condition-Two Women Arrested in Rainham.
Police have launched an investigation after a child was bought to hospital and remains in a critical condition.
Planning Application Submitted For Housing Development On Bedale Road,Harold Hill.
A Planning application for a 0.26 acre plot of land in an established residential location in Bedale Road, Harold Hill, has been earmarked for housing development.
Dagenham And Rainham MP Gives Support For Autistic Children And young People At Charity Event In Parliament.
Margaret Mullane, MP for Dagenham & Rainham met with autistic young people and parents at a Parliamentary event focused on the challenges autistic pupils face in the education system, hosted by the charity Ambitious about Autism.
Clear The Air In Havering Campaigners Welcome Major Breakthrough As Havering Council Now Commit To Making New Decision Whether The Site On Launders Lane Should Be Designated As Contaminated Land.
Myself and Clear the Air in Havering welcome the High Court's decision to grant permission to proceed with our legal case against Havering Council
EXCLUSIVE:’The Mayor of London has not provided Havering with the police coverage it needs, leaving our community feeling vulnerable’-Andrew Rosindell MP Calls For Debate On Police Reform Across London.
The Home Secretary and the Mayor of London need to take immediate action to fix this imbalance and give Romford the police coverage it deserves. Our community's safety should not be compromised due to funding issues."
Havering’s Iconic Palms Hotel Opens New Plaza Lounge in Style
The Palms Hotel in Havering celebrated its soft launch recently with a ribbon-cutting by Mayor Gerry O'Sullivan. This stylish venue, blending heritage and modernity, offers Indo-fusion cuisine and aims to redefine local hospitality for guests.
Beam Park Councillors Have Additional Lighting Placed Following Residents Concerns.
Beam Park Labour Councillors Trevor McKeever and Matthew Stanton have been listening to local residents regarding lighting and safety issues in the ward and their concerns over certain areas. Following their intervention, Havering Council has now added additional lighting.
Campaign To Save Harold Hill Post Office Continues.
Havering and all London boroughs will lose their school based officers as they are moved to join local policing teams.
Havering Set To Lose Its Schools Officers As They Are Removed And Placed In Local Policing Teams.
Havering and all London boroughs will lose their school based officers as they are moved to join local policing teams.
London News: Officers’ Bravery Rushing In To Save Man Who Set Himself On Fire.
On Friday 13 December, police were called to a domestic disturbance on North Road, N7. When the two response officers attended the scene, they found a man in the street who had set himself on fire. Officers and members of the public rushed in to put out the flames,despite the man's resistance
From Pre-Diabetic to Plane Confident: How Emma Thomas Transformed Her Life with Slimming World
For Emma Thomas, the moment of clarity came when she saw a photograph of herself holding her mum’s birthday cake.
Romford MP’s Festive Carols Around The Tree Held.
On Friday evening, the local community gathered at Margaret Thatcher House to celebrate the annual MP's "Carols Around the Christmas Tree", a cherished tradition at the Romford Conservative Association.
Dagenham and Rainham MP Named Dementia Champion For 2025.
Over one million people in the UK live with dementia and dementia continues to be the UK’s biggest killer, claiming the lives of almost 66,000 people in 2022. In response, Margaret Mullane MP has joined Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Dementia Research Champions programme, pledging to take actio...