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Despite Residents Anger, Health Concerns And Broken Promises Launders Lane Remains Unsolved As The Court Case Begins Tomorrow.
Tomorrow at The Royal Courts of Justice a legal proceeding will start against Havering Council asking them to remake their decision that designates Arnolds Field/Launders Lane as not contaminated land.
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London Holi Festival 2025 – A Spectacular Celebration!
The London Holi Festival 2025 at Hainault Skatepark attracted over 5,000 attendees, celebrating with vibrant colors, music, and food. Organiser Joydeep Das highlighted the event's inclusivity and growth, capped with stunning performances and a fireworks display, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Fantastic Emergency Services Mental Health Support Group PTSD 999 Celebrates First Year As A charity.
One year ago, we embarked on this journey with a simple, yet vital mission: to support our brave emergency service personnel and veterans who are battling the devastating effects of PTSD.'
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The Great British Spring Clean Comes To Romford.
The local Romford Town Wombles will be running a special spring clean session on Saturday 29th March in Romford Market for the Great British Spring Clean event- from 11am to 1pm where they will be undertaking litter picking and tidy up events to help clear up Romford and really make a differenc...
EXCLUSIVE:Havering Bereaved Mothers Talk To Community On Knife Crime And How Failed They Are By Those In Authority.
On Friday 15 March at the Mardyke Community Centre, Rainham, bereaved mothers Sue Hedges and Peguy Kato spoke to members of the local community about the horrors of knife crime and how their lives had been destroyed.
Council Approves Plan To Convert Former Historic Romford School Into Housing.
Plans to convert an historic former school in Romford into housing have been approved by Cabinet.
How the Job Market is Failing Young People.
Many young adults face significant challenges entering the professional world, particularly regarding internships that demand experience before providing it. This disheartening cycle fuels frustration, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy, calling for a transformative approach to hiring and mentorshi...
Tragic Figures Show One Person Dies By Suicide Every Three Weeks In Havering, As Council Agree Five Year Plan To Help.
A new prevention strategy will aim to decrease the number of deaths by suicide in Havering. This is a fantastic new strategy that is much needed here in Havering and will work with all members of the community to start to make a difference.
‘Residents Will Confirm That The Water Supply Was Shut Down Outside Of Agreed Hours Leaving Them In Limbo Without Water’.
Ward councillors for Beam Park that covers the Orchard Village estate, have been working tirelessly to help resolve the ongoing water issues residents living on the estate have faced. Councillors Trevor McKeever and Matthew Stanton have been working with residents living on the estate since the issu...
VIDEO: Beautiful New Mural Unveiled In Harold Wood.
Havering residents definitely need something to smile about and the new mural in Harold Wood will certainly provide them with that much needed smile.
Fantastic Summer Family Festival To Be Held At Harrow Lodge Park.
Havering Mind's fantastic Family Fest is returning but under a new name-'Summer Family Festival'. The festival will be held at Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch on 13 July.
BREAKING: 16 Year Old Rushed To Hospital After Falling From Building In Harold Hill.
A 16 year old girl has been rushed to hospital after falling from a building. The incident happened at 11.38 am today on Briar Road.
42 Year Old Dagenham Man Arrested On Suspicion of Child Sexual Assault.
A 42 year old man from Dagenham has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of a child. The male was arrested on Tuesday 11 of March and remains in police custody whilst investigations take place.
Romford Police Conduct Traffic Operation Seizing Vehicles And Drugs.
Romford Safer Neighbourhood Team yesterday, Wednesday 12 March, conducted a traffic operation under Operation Cubo. Officers stopped random vehicles as part of the crime prevention initiative and as a result seized two vehicles and drugs.
Spring Wellness At The Mercury.
Join The Mercury Shopping Centre throughout March and beyond for a series of mindful activities designed to help you recharge and reconnect. From creative workshops to health initiatives, there's something for everyone!
Romford Masterplan Adopted By Cabinet Despite Residents Unhappiness At More Tower Blocks Going Up.
Residents had objected to the building of more tower blocks across Romford stating that the area had already declined and had lost its historic feel. Although parts of the masterplan were agreed with, the biggest anger was that the area, already blighted with tower blocks, would see more going up.
Celebrating All Women At Havering Asian Social And Welfare Association.
A fantastic event celebrating International Women's Day with women from all backgrounds and Faiths was held at Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA), yesterday Wednesday 12 March.
EXCLUSIVE-‘Totally Unacceptable’-Orchard Village Residents Left Without Water For 24 Hours.
"The water supply was only connected for four hours out of the last 48 hours, this is totally unacceptable for our residents many of whom have families, and some of which have health issues,"-Councillor Trevor McKeever.
Record High Number Of Police Officers Suffering PTSD, But Why Does The Public Seem To Forget They Are Human?
We are frequently reminded on the internet to tick boxes that show 'we are not robots'. Yet we fail to acknowledge this with police officers and expect them to deal with horrendous traumatic incidents without it leaving any impact on them.
Bereaved Mother Donates Bleed Kit To Popular Harold Hill Pub.
On Sunday 9 March, Sue Hedges from the Ricky Hayden Memorial donated a Daniel Baird bleed bag to the Deers Rest Pub. Sue, who lost her son Ricky to knife crime in 2016, has been donating vital life saving bleed kits to many organisations across Havering, London and parts of Essex in a bid to save as...