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Olympic Sprinter joins outstanding Havering students at inspiring awards evening.
Double Olympic medallist Desirèe Henry was the special guest at the New City College Student Achievement Awards presentation evening on Monday where exceptional students were celebrated for their dedication and commitment.
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The Council’s previous decision to cease the Sunday Market earlier this year was a reluctant one, but was necessary to address the financial losses arising from the Sunday operation.
As a broader issue, whilst some traders are disappointed about the loss of the Sunday Market, there was equally strong support from other traders to cease the Sunday operation as they felt it diluted their trading on the three regular market days.
Havering Council raise flag to celebrate ‘Essex Day’.
The Essex flag was raised last Friday 25 October outside the Town Hall in Romford to commemorate 'Essex Day'.
Man charged with attempted murder following Dagenham triple stabbing.
A man will appear in court charged with attempted murder after a woman and her two children were stabbed in Dagenham on Friday.
Investigation launched after woman in her 30s, and two children stabbed in Dagenham.
A woman in her 30s and two children, a girl believed to be eight and a boy believed to be two years old were found at a residential address on First Avenue with stab injuries.
BREAKING: Dagenham horror stabbing as woman and two children taken to hospital after being found with stab injuries.
A woman and two children have been taken to hospital after being stabbed on First Avenue in Dagenham at 5.35pm today.
Martyn Blake-why do we throw our best under the bus? Isn’t time to support those who put their lives on the line to protect us all?
Martyn Blake's acquittal at the Old Bailey was a right and just decision. It was staggering that he found himself gripping the rail at The Old Bailey for doing his job.
Local MP calls on Dagenham and Rainham residents to help fix our NHS-‘It’s vital that local residents share their ideas for the future of our NHS, and make sure our voice is heard.”
Margaret Mullane MP said “It’s vital that local residents share their ideas for the future of our NHS, and make sure our voice is heard.
‘We oppose the Resident Association’s Masterplan to increase central Romford’s population by 25,000″-Councillor Keith Prince.
The Leader of Havering's Conservatives Councillor Keith Prince, is asking Romford residents to reject the administration's master plan that will increase the local population by 25,000.
Havering Council warns it will fall short of its savings target by £2m.
Havering Council has warned it will fall short of its savings target by £2million, as it faces mounting financial pressure.
‘To all our veterans we stand with you, we salute you and we thank you for all you have done for our country’.Havering’s Poppy Appeal Launched at the Mercury Mall.
"Democracy isn't free, it has to be fought for, defended and cherished. I thank all the veterans in Havering who have fought many battles and those who in the future will choose to do so. We stand with them, we salute them and we thank them for all they have done for our country."
Do not glorify violence-gang crime needs to be called out.
The focus of the trial was not Chris Kaba's past or his previous actions, it was not the fact that he was armed or unarmed. It was based on the actions of the night and whether Sergeant Blake had correct justification in taking that one shot that ended Mr Kaba's life.
Feel Me-a new experience coming to the Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch.
Back by popular demand, a reworked, new version of FEEL ME tours to venues around England in autumn 2024 and winter 2025, including Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch.
Havering needs more adopters for local children.
To mark the launch of National Adoption Week, a new campaign and film have been released to highlight how the journey to adoption is different for everyone and that there is no such thing as a ‘normal’ family.
‘Clean Air in Havering’ Group formally issue a legal claim against Havering Council over Launders Lane.
In July, the council opted not to designate the land as ‘contaminated’’ despite soil analysis suggesting it could contain asbestos.
London News: Man arrested on suspicion of parcel thefts in East London.
A man has been arrested in an intelligence-led operation as part of the Met’s ongoing response to thefts and robberies from parcel delivery vans and drivers.
Over 1,400 people admitted to hospital in Havering due to smoking as Havering Council joins Stoptober.
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death, killing around 64,000 people in England in 2019. In Havering over 1,400 people were admitted into hospital due to smoking.
Pippa’s Army appeal for containers to help them make temporary winter homes for stray cats.
Pippa's Army the fantastic local based animal charity that does such a vital job on our streets has issued an appeal to anyone who can help them purchases the boxes below so that they can be used across the borough to help stray animals during the cold winter months.
Young singers unite to raise money in memory of friend who was supported by Saint Francis Hospice.
This Saturday ten local musicians gathered at The Mercury Shopping Centre for a concert like no other. Joining together for one single purpose, to remember and honour their friend Paula Allibon wh
As happy as NX121-Martyn Blake must be of being cleared of murder, at what cost has this come?
When NX121 was put on trial for the murder of gangster Chris Kaba, it wasn't just the one officer that faced trial, but every single firearms officers across our country. The repercussions of this trial were always going to be impactful for every officer that leaves a station carrying a weapon.