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Policing-The Numbers Game And How There Are No Numbers Left……….
Before we point the finger the at political interference that has repeatedly decimated our police forces and their numbers, let us just start by saying what a remarkable job those on the frontline do everyday with what little they have.
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Labour Councillor Calls For Better Protection For Women And Children In Havering From The Epidemic Of Violence They Face.
This evening, Members of the Council’s People Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee will meet to consider the Havering Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy 2025
Romford’s Cinema Is Reborn As Lumiere Open’s Its Doors To The Public.
Romford's Cinema Reborn: Lumiere opens its doors to the public this Friday and promises a unique cinematic experience!
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Brookside Theatre Romford produce their first professional Easter family pantomime
Join us at the Brookside Theatre from April 9-13, 2025, for the professional Easter pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, starring David Phipps-Davis. Experience a magical tale with humor, singing, and dancing in this enchanting family production.
Goodbye Gidea Park Library-Sad Day As Library Closes Its Doors After 60 Years.
Gidea Park, Harold Wood and South Hornchurch Libraries could have been saved by the HRA Administration and we tried our hardest, presenting petitions, but to no avail," said Councillor Holt. "It's the end of an era."
Jazz In The Park Comes To Hornchurch This Weekend
Jazz in the Park! Is coming to Hornchurch this Sunday 6 April. The event will take place at Haynes Park
Government Announce Plans To Change Business Rates As Local Shops Struggle With Increases.
"An extremely unfair Business Rates system that hammers small shops was inherited from the last Tory government.
Havering And London Residents urged To Act Responsibly To Prevent Fires As Amber Wildfire Warning Issued.
Firefighters are asking people to follow safety advice due to an increased risk of wildfires occurring across London after an alert was issued by the Met Office
Exclusive: “How Can They Expect Any Business To Keep Going With These Increases, They Are Killing Off Hornchurch High Street.”
We will get to the point where there are no businesses left in our High Streets.
Have Your Say On A new Superloop Bus That Will Include Romford And Elm Park.
Londoners are being asked to share their thoughts on a new proposed Superloop express bus route through the city’s north-east suburbs.
Dagenham And Rainham MP Launches Campaign Petition To Help Secure £35M For Queen’s Hospital.
This week Margaret Mullane MP launched a campaign petition in a bid to secure the £35 million capital investment Queen’s Hospital needs to expand the Emergency Department (A&E), boosting capacity and bringing down waiting times. The investment will also secure a PET scanner for the hospital...
Romford Conservatives Announce Their ‘Team 23’ Candidates Ready To Fight In The Local Elections.
Romford Conservatives Team 23 ready to fight in next year's local elections, is announced.
Rachel reeves Spring Statement Set To Drive More Of Us Further Into Disability Poverty.
There is no doubt about it, as the Trussell Trust have reported, hunger and hardship will get worse under Labour austerity.
Woman Has Substance Sprayed Into Her Eyes And Bag Stolen In Elm Park.
A woman has reported that a substance was sprayed into her eyes as she was robbed of her bag on Upper Rainham Road/ Elm Park Avenue, on Friday afternoon.
London Youths Charged In Connection With Southend Knife Brawls Last Summer.
The scenes of large gangs of youths armed with knives and machetes fighting in Southend, angered many last year.
Olympic Gold Medallist Visits Her Former Upminster Primary School.
An Olympic champion rower visited a primary school in Upminster last month – and children had a chance to hold her gold medal.
Spreading Comfort And Care At Queen’s Hospital
Last week, The Mercury Shopping Centre Breakfast Club had the privilege of visiting the pre- and post-natal wards, as well as the baby bereavement department at Queen's Hospital, with a very special delivery. Our heartfelt gifts—including beautifully hand-knitted baby hats, teddies, blankets, and ...
Spring Statement By Government Shows Welfare Cuts, Millions Of Houses To Be Built, But Little Support For Local Authorities.
London councils have renewed calls for local government funding to be reformed following the Spring statement.
Twelve Youths Arrested Aged 12-17 Following The Elm Park Night Of Violence.
Twelve youths aged between 12-17 years old have been arrested in connection with the horrendous night of violence that was witnessed last Saturday 22 March in Elm Park.
UPDATE: Man in Critical Condition After Stabbing in South Hornchurch
A man is in critical condition after a stabbing in South Hornchurch on March 29. Police are investigating, with no arrests made, and officials confirm no link to a prior attack.