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Romford Raiders Edge Leeds Knights in Thrilling Cup Final First Leg
Romford Raiders narrowly defeated Leeds Knights 5-4 in the first leg of the Planet Ice National League Cup Final. The match featured strong performances from both teams, setting up an exciting second leg in Leeds to determine the champion.
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BREAKING: Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Two Deaths In Fatal Collision In Rainham.
Police seek witnesses for a fatal multi-vehicle collision in Rainham on February 14, resulting in two deaths and one serious injury. Information requests directed to police at CAD 7011/2FEB2025.
BREAKING: Police Appeal For Witnesses Following Fatal Collision In Harold Hill
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a collision in Harold Hill on February 13, which resulted in the death of a 41-year-old pedestrian.
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Romford Man Loses Nearly Three Stone In Year Through Weekly Football And Lifestyle Coaching.
Jim Neal, a 43-year-old from Romford, transformed his health by participating in the MAN v FAT football program, losing over three stone in a year. Discovering the camaraderie, accountability, and mental health benefits, he became motivated to exercise regularly, significantly improving his fitness ...
New Homelessness Drop In Centre Launched In Romford.
Havering Council, in collaboration with the Salvation Army, launched a new drop-in center for rough sleepers in Romford. This initiative provides health and wellbeing services, including mental health support, essential items, and personal care. Proposed by former rough sleeper Adrian Green, the pro...
Romford Councillor Launches Petition For Safer Parks And Closing Gates.
Councillor David Taylor has initiated a petition for improved safety in Havering's parks following discussions on antisocial behavior. He stresses concerns over attacks on vulnerable individuals and advocates for measures like CCTV and locked gates. Despite challenges with the administration's respo...
‘Poorly Thought Out Council Cost Cutting Has Enabled Serious Crimes To Occur Within Our Public Spaces’.
Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford, is pressing for increased police presence following a second rape at Raphael's Park. He criticizes Havering Council for not locking park gates at night, linking this to rising crime. Rosindell calls for a policy change and more police resources to ensure local safet...
Harold Hill Police Visit To Youth Unity On Farnham Road.
Acting Chief Inspector Charlie Routley visited Youth Unity in Harold Hill, highlighting the success of the Clear Hold Build initiative in reducing anti-social behaviour. Funded by the Met Police, this program offers free sessions for youths aged 7-19, emphasizing community support and engagement to ...
INKED Is Back! Touring Local Venues Across Havering.
INKED is back, and it’s going on a local tour to be performed in community spaces in Orchard Village, Harold Hill,
Digital Aqua Therapy Programme Launches To Help Mobility Challenges Across Rainham.
A digital health programme, Good Boost, will launch at Rainham Leisure Centre on February 25th, 2025, addressing mobility-related health conditions. Utilizing AI and waterproof tablets, participants will receive personalized exercise plans to manage musculoskeletal issues. Sessions will occur twice ...
EXCLUSIVE: Appalled Residents Helping Injured Elderly Man Spot Traffic Warden Take Videos Of Incident.
An elderly man fell in Francombe Gardens, prompting residents, including David, to assist while waiting for an ambulance. Shockingly, a traffic warden recorded videos instead of helping. David complained to Havering Council, condemning the warden's actions as unethical and unprofessional. The counci...
BREAKING: Armed Police In Harold Hill After Man Assaulted With An Axe.
Armed Police were seen in on Leyburn Road, Harold Hill following reports of a man in his 20s assaulted with an axe. The incident took place at 4pm as police attended the Harold Hill address.
Dagenham And Rainham MP Supports Calls For Funding Boost For GP Surgeries.
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham- Margaret Mullane, has co-signed a letter alongside parliamentary colleagues calling on the Health Secretary to increase support for the primary care sector.
Romford Councillor Calls On Developers To Play Their Part In Ensuring Havering Has The Infrastructure It Needs.
In an open letter to developers, Councillor David Taylor has called on developers to play their part in ensuring Havering has the infrastructure and community facilities needed.
Dagenham Landlord Fined For Not Providing Essential Safety Information To Council.
A landlord of a property in Dagenham, has been fined over £2,300 for not providing essential safety documents to Barking and Dagenham Council’s Private Sector Housing Team.
Plain Clothes Patrol By Officers Across Rainham Results In Prolific Burglars Arrested.
Officers across Rainham on plain clothes patrol have arrested two males wanted for seven counts of burglary.
Romford Woman Raises £2K for Charity In Memory Of Her Dad Who Lost His Sight.
A Romford woman has helped to raise nearly £2,000 for a charity which supports people with the leading cause of blindness, in memory of her late father.
‘I Call Myself A Loner But The Struggle Of Finding Friendship in My 20s Is Hard.’
I like to call myself a “popular loner.” Sounds ironic, doesn’t it? But if you know, you know. Since I was a young girl, I’ve struggled with forming friendships—and I’m not afraid to admit it. Actually, scrap that. It’s not just me; making friends is hard.
Cabinet Members Pass Havering Council Budget Proposals For 2025/26.
Once again it has been another tough year where the Council has seen continued increased costs from delivering social care and homelessness services.
Romford MP Visits School For Special Question And Answer Session.
The Member of Parliament for Romford-Andrew Rosindell yesterday, Monday 10 February visited Hornchurch High School. The MP had the chance to meet pupils and talk about the work his parliamentary work.