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Water company responds to 'mid-October completion date' claims for Gallows Corner
Essex & Suffolk Water has given an update on its works at Gallows Corner amidst speculation of a mid-October completion date.
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Appeals to keep 'unacceptable' Traveller site on green belt land dismissed
Appeals against Havering Council enforcement notices ordering the removal of caravans from green belt land in Noak Hill have been dismissed.
Hornchurch raid uncovers £6,000 haul of Illegal cigarettes, shisha and vapes
More than £6,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, shisha and vapes have been seized during a raid by Havering Council's trading standards team in Hornchurch.
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A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder
A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.
Bill payers face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff
Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.
Eight-person HMO in Harold Hill 'unacceptable' parking concerns raised
Plans for an eight-person HMO in Harold Hill aimed at "young professionals" have been refused by Havering Council.
Step Inside Romford’s Rave Past As Unique Interactive Artwork Comes To Town
Romford’s legendary rave and clubbing history is set to take centre stage this summer as a unique interactive artwork invites
Decision made on proposal to DEMOLISH buildings including car wash in Rainham
Plans have been approved to knock down a group of buildings including a former car wash in New Road and Walden Avenue in Rainham.
Man in hospital after being hit by car near Harold Wood station
A man has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a pedestrian and car in Harold Wood.
Pedestrian in hospital as crash closes road by Harold Wood station
A "police incident" has closed a busy road by Harold Wood station this morning.
Havering Museum To The Rescue! Volunteers Provide Much Needed Shelter To Local Residents.
Havering Museum is open, notwithstanding the heatwave. And thank goodness we are because on Tuesday 24 June, volunteers provided local
REVEALED - The most oversubscribed primary schools in Havering for 2026
The most oversubscribed primary schools in Havering has been revealed in new Department for Education data.
Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say
The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.
Residents 'deeply concerned' at Hornchurch school's plans for new 3G football pitch
Residents in Platford Green, Basi Close and surrounding roads in Hornchurch are objecting to The Campion School's plans to build a new astroturf pitch.
Dagenham social space warns it will close if 'community support doesn't arrive soon'
Dagenham Trades Hall in Charlotte Road, Dagenham may need to close if the community doesn't start supporting it soon, according to its director.
Met Police officer caught drink driving in Romford with colleague in passenger seat
PC Mohammed Mohammed was caught drink driving in Romford with a colleague as a passenger.
Upminster Travelodge may not open until 2027 as construction work continues on site
Construction of a new Travelodge in Upminster is continuing as the developer says completion "may slip into" 2027.
Man Baby-A Deliciously Dark Comedy At Lumiere Cinema.
Man Baby is an ambitious and deliciously surrealist dark comedy, with a redemptive message of hope. Paralysed by fear of
Minimum supermarket spend DOUBLED to £20 for free parking at Romford shopping centre
The minimum spend for two hours free parking for Sainsbury's customers at The Brewery in Romford has doubled to £20.
Breaking: Protesters Place Pride Flags On Havering Town Hall Roof Overnight.
Pride and Trans flags have been placed on the flag poles of Havering Town Hall overnight. A Pride flag and