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Man charged with assault by beating, assaulting occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating of an emergency service worker, two counts of racially aggravated harassment and two counts of using threatening behaviour to cause alarm and distress.
Vilius Petronavicus, 28 of Leyburn Road, Romford has since been charged with assault by beating, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault by beating of an emergency worker, two counts of racially aggravated intentional harassment and two counts of using threatening behaviour to cause harassm...
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London News: 85 year old man suffers broken hip after he was pushed off a bus and verbally abused.
This is a truly shocking incident where a pensioner was not only verbally assaulted, but also pushed off the bus and subsequently suffered a broken hip.
Havering Council joins forces with NSPCC to safeguard local children from sexual abuse.
Havering Council has joined forces with the children’s charity NSPCC to safeguard local children from sexual abuse.
CAST ANNOUNCED FOR EUROPEAN PREMIERE OF THE CHILLING NEW PLAY, THE AMITYVILLE HAUNTING.
The Brookside Theatre presents the European premiere of THE AMITYVILLE HAUNTING, a suspenseful play about the Moynahan family's terrifying experiences after moving into a cursed Long Island house. The performances run from October 23 to November 2.
Behind Enemy Lines: SOE Agents & French Resistance WWII Exhibition a Success
The Ingrebourne Valley Nature Discovery Centre hosted a WWII exhibition featuring SOE agents and the French Resistance, highlighting their bravery. The well-attended event included insights, book signings, and donations to the Essex Wildlife Trust.
Havering’s Sensory Garden wins three London in Bloom Awards!
The garden is frequently visited and used by many members of the public, with the Partially Sighted Society recently hosting their Summer Tea and Cake gathering in July 2024 and Havering Mind turning into a Winter Spectacular yearly.
Small business spotlight at The Mercury
The Mercury Shopping Centre in Romford is home to over several familiar brands including Asda, McDonalds and Mecca to name just
BREAKING: Man from Romford arrested for two counts of racially aggravated harassment and assault of an emergency worker.
The first incident saw the man hurl food in the face of a person, the second incident he seriously assaulted a member of the public who has been left with serious injuries and the third incident, he assaulted an officer in the custody office.
Turn of the Screw at the Queen’s Theatre.
The Turn of the Screw is a poignant reimagining of the dense thicket that is Henry James’ original short tale.
Rainham councillor and volunteer launch appeal for Operation Christmas Elves to help their community.
Rainham Councillor Sue Ospreay and local volunteer Carol Baker are launching 'Appeal Christmas Elves' to gather the local community together to help those in need.
Havering’s Bah Humbug Christmas as all trees and light switch-ons cancelled by council due to insufficient funds.
The cash-strapped council began the financial year with a £32.5million budget deficit and says it is making “tough” cuts across services.
‘I left the Grand Hotel in the early hours of 12th October 1984 to return to my B&B. I could not have imagined the horror and devastation I would wake up to’-Andrew Rosindell MP.
Yesterday October 13, would have been Margaret Thatcher's 99 birthday. The Member of Parliament for Romford Andrew Rosindell, recalls the first time he met the Iron Lady and the horrors of the Brighton bombings.
Hornchurch and Upminster MP hosts fantastic Older People’s Fair at the Queen’s Theatre.
A special fair was held on Friday 11 October in Hornchurch for older people in Havering. The event was organised by the Hornchurch and Upminster MP Julia Lopez and saw many organisations attend that help to support our elderly residents in the borough.
London News: Murder investigation launched after man shot dead in Barking.
A murder investigation is under way following a shooting in Barking yesterday morning.
Police criticised for their handling of mental health call outs, but just whose job is it to respond to mental health emergencies?
Yes, police officers have received training on mental health, but it is important to state that they are not mental health specialists. As much training as they do receive, ultimately they are police officers and not mental health specialists.
Dagenham and Rainham MP to host events across her constituency to hear local residents concerns.
Margaret Mullane, the Dagenham and Rainham Member of Parliament, is making arrangements to meet with residents across the her constituency to hear their concerns in question and answer sessions.
Romford MP and Councillors attend special Indian festival in Gidea Park.
Members of the Hindu community celebrated the annual festival of Durga Puja at Gidea Park Cricket Club yesterday 12 October. The event was hosted by Essex Indians and pays homage to the Goddess Durga.
Collier Row residents and local businesses to put on Christmas event for the community.
Despite Havering's Bah Humbug Christmas cancellations across the borough this year, Collier Row has stepped up to still provide fantastic events for its local community.
Police appeal for witnesses following Elm Park serious collision.
Detectives investigating a serious collision in Elm Park are appealing for anyone with information or footage to come forward.
‘We promised to deliver a New Deal for Working People in our first 100 days and as a proud trade unionist, I am thrilled to see we kept our word’-Margaret Mullane MP
Yesterday, Thursday 10 October, the government’s landmark Employment Rights Bill was presented to Parliament. This marked a historic step towards strengthening workplace rights, rebuilding industrial relations and raising living standards in Britain.