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Last Kick Penalty Drama Earns Romford Deserved Draw
Romford staged a valiant comeback to draw 3-3 against SOUL Tower Hamlets after twice trailing by two goals, with Flynn Hamilton scoring a last-minute penalty to secure the point.
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Progress at Gallows Corner Flyover As Tarmac Begins To Be Laid.
Tarmac work has now begun on the Gallows Corner flyover, with progress on the major road scheme clearly accelerating.
‘People Want Change’-Greens Offer Change for the Better And Will Contest every seat in May.
Havering Green Party have launched their “Change for the Better” campaign for the May 7th local elections, fielding candidates with a strong mix of experience, local knowledge and community commitment in every council seat.
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Who Will Take Control? Havering Faces Its Most Unpredictable Election Yet.
As Havering prepares for local elections on Thursday 7 May, the borough faces one of the most uncertain and politically charged contests in its history.
13 Year Old Boy Threatened With Knife And Robbed Of Phone and Bag In Shocking Romford Incident.
Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was allegedly robbed at knifepoint in a shocking daytime incident in Union Road, Romford.
“Havering’s Countryside Under Attack” — Green Belt Being Rebranded ‘Grey Belt’ as Wildlife Faces Permanent Loss.
The creeping rebranding of protected green spaces as so-called “grey belt” land is raising growing concern among residents and environmental campaigners, who warn that the move risks opening the door to widespread development on areas once considered untouchable.
“Like Silverstone Circuit at Night” — Furious Burnway Residents Demand Action Over High-Speed ‘Boy Racers’.
Residents on Burnway say they are being terrorised by late-night speeding drivers who treat their quiet residential street like a racetrack, warning the dangerous behaviour is putting lives at risk and could end in tragedy.
Private Landlords Must Get Licensed or Face Action From Havering Council.
Havering Council is set to introduce new licensing schemes for privately rented homes starting Wednesday 18 March 2026. The measures aim to improve housing standards, protect tenants, and support responsible landlords across the borough.
Havering Provides Lifeline Warm Hubs for Residents During Cold Months.
Councillor Gillian Ford, Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, said: “Keeping safe and warm is an essential part of our
Appeal For Witnesses After Hit and Run Driver Slams Into Police Car In Rainham and Flees Scene Leaving Three Officers Injured.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a reckless driver left three police officers injured in a collision in Rainham before fleeing the scene.
Shocking Conditions Revealed at UK Pig Farm Despite High-Welfare Label.
New undercover footage from a Herefordshire pig-rearing site has raised questions about welfare standards and the meaning of high-welfare labels in the UK pig sector. The material, filmed in November 2025 at Bage Court Farm in Dorstone and collected by Animal Justice Project (AJP), shows pigs kept i...
Bulldozers Move In as Nine New Homes Planned Near Harold Wood Station.
Demolition work at the Peel Way site in Harold Wood is set to begin in early February 2026, paving the way for new family homes in the area.
Havering Now Has Official Reform UK Councillors in the Town Hall
Havering now has an official group of Reform UK councillors at the Town Hall following the defection of two former Conservative councillors. Christine Vickery and Robert Benham have joined the party, bringing the total number of Havering Reform councillors to three alongside Councillor and Keith Pri...
£40m saved — but why is Havering still facing a £77m gap?
Havering Council anticipates a £77 million budget gap for 2026/27, despite achieving £40 million in savings recently. Over 70% of the budget is earmarked for statutory services. Future financial pressures are expected, necessitating ongoing efficiency improvements and potential tax increases.
Teen Moped Thieves Nabbed Following Swift Work By Havering Police.
Officers from Havering Police Emergency Response team have arrested two 15 year old boys after they were caught riding a stolen moped in Harold Wood.
GLA Member Keith Prince Doubts April Reopening at Gallows Corner After Repeated Delays.
Keith Prince has cast doubt on whether major works at Gallows Corner will be completed on time, saying he is struggling to believe the project will reopen by the end of April 2026.
Havering Council Leader Hits Out at Nigel Farage Accusing Him of “Misleading Public and Making False Promises”.
Havering’s council leader has launched a sharp attack on Nigel Farage, accusing the Reform UK leader of misleading residents about the borough’s financial crisis
Reform Would Attempt Not To Borrow If It Takes Control Of Havering.
Reform would “attempt” not to borrow more if it took control of the cash-strapped Havering Council, Nigel Farage says.
Romford Man Turns Near-Car-Theft Nightmare into App That Warns Your Neighbourhood About Crime.
Nathan, a Romford-based app developer, has transformed his own run-ins with would-be thieves into a tool for the wider community.
“We Were Elected as Conservatives and We Will Remain Conservatives,” Say Romford Councillors.
Two Romford Conservative councillors have reaffirmed their loyalty to the Conservative Party, making clear their commitment to the residents who elected them and the principles they were chosen to represent.