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North East London Hospital Trust Told To Improve Quality Of Psychiatric Units And Fix High Waiting Times.
The NHS trust overseeing north-east London has been told to improve the quality of its psychiatric units and fix issues with managing risks and high waiting times, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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‘Our Harold Hill’ Community Fun Day To Return Bigger And Better Than Before!
The much-loved “Our Harold Hill” Clear Hold Build Community Fun Day is back for 2025 — and it’s set to be even bigger and better than last year.
Harold Hill’s Tommy Jumps Back Into Action for Alopecia UK
Local lad Tommy Weedon is once again proving what a big heart he has, as he embarks on a star-jumping challenge to raise money for Alopecia UK.
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Quick Work By Emerson Park Police Officers Tracks Down Stolen Truck.
Officers from the Emerson Park Safer Neighbourhood Team were quick off the mark to track down a stolen truck. The Ford tipper truck was stolen from Butts Green Road around 1pm yesterday.
Hornchurch Greenbelt Under Threat: 570 Homes Including Blocks of Flats Planned For Fields Behind Wingletye Lane
Residents of Hornchurch are voicing deep concern over plans to build 570 new homes, including blocks of flats, on the cherished greenbelt fields behind Wingletye Lane and the Dury Falls estate.
Special Report: Rainham Residents Begin Checking Air Quality Near Launders Lane-Just What Are PM2.5 Levels And Are High Levels Impacting Residents?
Invisible particles, toxic fumes and a summer of suffocating conditions — Rainham residents say enough is enough.
Havering Council Leader Happy For Residents To Fly Their Flags As Long As they Don’t Pose Health And Safety issues.
Residents living on Beehive Court In Harold Wood, were unhappy that the Cross of St George Flag they placed at their residential home, was removed by a council official, two weeks ago.
Reed Pond Walk Copse Dedicated as Havering’s Newest Village Green
Residents and councillors celebrated the dedication of Reed Pond Walk Copse as Havering's fourth protected Village Green, ensuring its preservation for wildlife and community enjoyment, while fostering local connection and appreciation for green spaces.
St Alban’s Councillor Concerned About The Future Of Havering Islamic Cultural Centre Following Approval Of Site Development With New Homes.
The Ward Councillor for Bridge Close Industrial Estate in Romford, Councillor Judith Holt, has expressed her disappointment at the approval of the Planning Application P1765.23 to redevelop the site with over 1,000 homes, community buildings and spaces, at Thursday evening's Strategic Planning Comm...
A Lone Voice Publicly Praising Met,City of London And BTP officers For Their Exemplary Policing Of A Massively Challenging Two Day Event.
n many organisations where morale is low, the performance of its workforce invariably takes a downward turn. There can be little doubt that morale in the Met has massively suffered during recent years and taken that sharp downward turn in the light of recent events. There is much that is unsettling ...
Rainham Labour Pleased That Residents Concerns Around Noise Listened To As Councillors Object To Ugandan Festival.
Rainham Labour are pleased to see that resident's concerns around noise and disorder have been listened to after Havering's Licensing Committee rejected an application for thousands of people to descend on Damyns Hall Airfield at short notice for a music festival.
Havering Councillors Knock Back Ugandan Festival On Safety Grounds After It Was Billed As ‘The Biggest Festival For Ugandans In The UK.’
A planned African-themed festival will not go ahead after Havering councillors were left “unconvinced” it would be safe and well organised, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
Fantastic My Ends Family Fun Day Held In Romford.
A special My Ends family fun day was held in Romford market yesterday that saw endless activities and stalls available for children and their parents.
‘Deeply Disappointing And Unaaceptable’-Local MPs Condemn Gallows Corner Delays.
Andrew Rosindell MP the Member of Parliament for Romford and Julia Lopez MP the Member of Parliament for Hornchurch and Upminster, have both expressed their concerns and unhappiness at the news that the major refurbishment works on the Gallows Corner junction are facing delays and will not be finish...
Plans Submitted For A New SEND School In Havering.
Havering’s Local Planning Authority is currently reviewing plans for a new 300-pupil special school for local children.
Have Your Say On Bringing Free Youth Engagement To Havering.
Carol and Rob Baker of Beam Park Havering Residents Association Team have spent the last two days enjoying the free community youth engagement at the new Beam Park Development on the A1306, provided by Newark Youth London.
Dagenham And Rainham MP Supports Streeting Initiative On Growing The NHS Workforce From The UK.
Margaret Mullane, the Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham, has given her strong support for an initiative launched by Government Health Secretary, Wes Streeting.
Founder Of Solesteppers To Take On 32 Borough Walking Challenge To Raise Money For Havering Women’s Aid.
Every week a special women's walk and talk group takes place called 'Solesteppers' at Hornchurch Country Park. Run by Maxine Kemp, the group has grown in numbers and supports many women
Romford YMCA Invites Community To Consultation On Proposed Redevelopment.
YMCA Romford is inviting local residents, stakeholders and the wider community to attend a public consultation event to discuss exciting redevelopment plans for its Rush Green Road site.
Exclusive: London Churches Turn Their Backs On Knife Crime Families, Says Former Gangster Chris Lambrianou.
Families who have lost loved ones to knife crime deserve compassion and support — yet too often, they are ignored, even by churches, says Chris Lambrianou.