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Collier Row parents shock as parking warden issues tickets on coaches taking children on school trip.
On Wednesday morning, parents in Collier Row were shocked to see a parking warden issue tickets on three school coaches waiting to take the children on an outing for the day.
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The Havering Small Business Awards for 2023/24 are now open for nominations, with a new format aimed at attracting more businesses. Nominations are extended to five weeks, allowing businesses to select the award they deserve. The awards cover various categories and culminate in an awards evening in September 2024. Follow #HaveringSBA for updates.
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A man passed away at Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre in Hornchurch this morning. London Ambulance staff arrived within three minutes of being called, but despite their efforts, the man did not survive. The London Ambulance Service expressed condolences to the family during this challenging time.
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A man in his 30s was found unresponsive on Benets Road in Hornchurch and later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Metropolitan Police are treating his death as unexpected/unexplained and are continuing with further enquiries. The man’s next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers.
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Romford’s Labour Councillor, Jane Keane welcomes the efforts that Havering Council are making to consult with residents on the forthcoming Romford Masterplan.
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Romford BID is excited to announce that it will be holding its first Food Festival and Dog Show over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
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Mercury Holdings Ltd, owned entirely by Havering Council, has put forward proposals to transform Keswick Avenue in Hornchurch into a residential area.
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Proactive work by Romford Town Centre police officers has seen a man charged in connection with an investigation related to the seizure of cash, weapons and drugs.
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Penguin Clean Ltd. prioritises sustainability and offers special discounts, covering Essex and parts of East London. Contact them at 07471 408445 or visit penguinclean-ap.co.uk.
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The latest official figures show a jump in the number of people unemployed and claiming benefit in Dagenham and Rainham. The number of people in the constituency who are unemployed and in receipt of related unemployment benefits stood at 4,605 in March 2024.
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Disused land off Chippenham Road has been earmarked for four apartment blocks, offering a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom properties.
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A man living next door to the disused Pompadours pub in Harold Hill is objecting once again to the possible development of new housing right next to his back garden
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Pouya Akhbari, a locum trauma and orthopaedic consultant at Barking,Havering and Redbridge University Hospital Trust, completed the London Marathon on Sunday 21 April to raise funds for King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity.
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Rosewood Avenue in Elm Park currently has a crime scene in place after reports of a serious sexual assault. The alleged incident is said to have taken place on Saturday 20 April at 7.30pm.
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In the early hours of Tuesday, a 29-year-old man was found injured in Upminster. Police and medical responders acted swiftly, ensuring he was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Metropolitan Police is investigating and seeking public help. Information can be shared with the police or anonymously with Crimestoppers.
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“He was brought to justice thanks to the dedication of officers from the Online Child Sexual Abuse Exploitation Team. Their investigation was complex and difficult, and there will have been a personal cost for the officers involved in gathering such a large volume of disturbing evidence in order to ensure that Azad was made to answer for his crimes.”
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As new figures show Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan could see over 650,000 good new jobs created across every part of the country, parliamentary candidate Margaret Mullane has said Labour is ‘laser-focused’ on the issues that matter to local people, bringing well-paid, high quality jobs into the community.
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Darren Gildersleeve completed his first London Marathon, raising funds for Rainbow Trust, a charity close to his heart. He described the experience as a dream, overcoming challenges with the support of his family and sponsors. Inspired by Rainbow Trust’s work, Darren is eager to continue his charity efforts, feeling proud and grateful for the impact made.
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On Friday 19 April, a council owned car park in Collier Row saw a parking warden ticket every vehicle in the car park with angry residents showing the warden that they had clearly paid. The warden once again stated ‘he didn’t care’ and that residents had to appeal.
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Excitement is brewing as H.A.D. Havering gears up for its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Day, following the resounding success of
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