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“Thin Blue Line, Fat Paycheck: Is the Police Federation’s £¼‑Million Boss Failing 130,000 Cops Or Standing Up For Their Needs?”
Who Really Speaks for the Police? Pay Pain, Patchy Support – and a Leadership Debate at the Federation
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Dagenham And Rainham Steps Up To Tackle A Wide Range Of Crimes Across The Area.
Recent months have seen a stepping up in the number of initiatives from Dagenham and Rainham MP, Margaret Mullane to tackle a range of crimes across the constituency.
Councillor Hits Out At Havering Council Traffic And Parking Department After Being Issued Five Tickets Despite Being Parked Legally.
I appealed each ticket - a process which takes the best part of half-an-hour - enclosing a link to my MiPermit account which showed I did, indeed, have a valid permit. Despite this, two of my appeals were refused - even though another in the same parking bay had been allowed!"
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Officers Shut Down Large Cannabis Factory In Barking.
Proactive work by police officers in Barking has seen them shut down a large cannabis factory.
Romford BID Hosts Third ‘Day of Action’ and Announces Major Expansion of My Local Bobby Service
Romford BID held its third "Day of Action" in the town centre on Thursday 15th May. The event aimed to inform and educate local businesses, workers, and residents about various ways different safety organisations work together in the town and how the community can take steps to improve their own sa...
Havering Police Officers Recognised For Their Fantastic Work Tackling Serious Crime.
Well done to Chief Inspector Charlie Routley and his team of officers who have worked tirelessly to battle serious and organised crime across Harold Hill as part of the Clear Hold Build project.
Exclusive: “Two Haverings, One Borough: How Upminster Wins Big as Harold Hill Falls Behind!”
Havering’s unemployment rate hides a stark east–west divide. Upminster, Emerson Park and Cranham enjoy some of the lowest jobless figures in London, while Harold Hill’s Gooshays and Heaton wards still battle the borough’s highest claimant counts.
WARNING To Pet Owners- Sicko Targeting Cats with Barbaric Snares in Rainham.
An animal rescue charity is urging residents in Rainham to be on high alert after two cats were discovered with horrific injuries caused by snares.
Time FM Celebrates Record-Breaking Listener Loyalty
Time FM has achieved the highest average listening time of any UK radio station at 15.5 hours weekly, reflecting unheard listener loyalty and community connection.
Havering Council Sets Out Plans On How It Will Provide Homes For Children In Care.
Havering’s Starting Well service has set out how it will provide high quality homes and support to more than 280 children in the Council’s care and 320 care experienced young people.
Exclusive: “They Should Be Ashamed – Pensioner Slams Those Making Cuts to Queen’s Hospital”
“People make these decisions sitting in offices. They have no idea what the public have to face. Cuts like this will once again impact us—not them.”
Plans For A 5G Mast On New Road Rainham.
Residents in Bromley, in south London, attacked proposals for a 22-metre high 5G mast that were submitted in January. They said the proximity of the monopole to their homes “raises serious concerns regarding the potential long-term health effects associated with continuous exposure to electromagn...
“Is London Too Late to Stop the Knife Crime Crisis?” No Other European Capital Sees Such Consistently High Numbers Of Knife Attacks Involving Young People.
Until we listen—truly listen—to the voices of those left behind, until we challenge the culture that glorifies violence, and until we tackle the root causes in schools, families, and communities, London will remain Europe’s knife crime capital.
“Schools Full, Hospitals Overflowing — But More Homes Are Coming Anyway! Is Our Infrastructure on the Brink?”
We are being told that there is a desperate housing shortage across London and that areas like Havering could soon have their greenbelt built on due to this. However, one question often asked is: does Havering and London itself have enough infrastructure to support this mass housing being brutally p...
NHS Trust That Runs Queen’s Hospital Pays Out Nearly £70K In Five Years Over Wrongly Prescribed Medication.
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trust (BHRUT) paid £68,625 to five claimants.
Council Planning Approves Hornchurch Car Park Conversion to New Homes Despite Local Objections.
Residents voiced their objections to the possible development of a Hornchurch car park into a series of houses. However, the development was approved at a council Strategic Committee on Thursday 8 May.
Why I Am Backing Our MP’s Campaign For Romford To Join Greater Essex.
Last Wednesday (07th May), Andrew Rosindell M.P. led an adjournment debate titled “Havering Borough and Essex Devolution.” In the debate, he argued that Havering should be included in discussions about abolishing Essex County and District Councils in favour of creating unitary authorities und...
Romford Film Festival Set To Return And Promises An Even Richer Cinematic Experience For Film Goers.
The Romford Film Festival is thrilled to announce its return for a ninth consecutive year, promising an even richer cinematic experience for film enthusiasts.
Councillor Taylor Raises Important Points, But It Overlooks Critical Facts And Ongoing Efforts By Havering Council.
While the recent article by Cllr Taylor raises important points about development, it overlooks some critical facts and ongoing efforts by Havering Council.
“Havering’s Greenbelt Under Threat: Will Sadiq Khan’s Housing Plans Turn Our Green Fields Into Flats?”
Nature or high-rises? Sadiq Khan’s push to reclassify greenbelt land could destroy Havering’s wildlife havens forever.