Saint Francis Hospice have asked us to publicise their Light Up a Life campaign. By celebrating your loved one through a gift, attending a Light Up a Life service or sharing a cherished dedication, you will be spreading the warmth of Saint Francis Hospice. On behalf of

The London Picture Archive has published a series of over 350 photographs taken of damage to buildings in the City of London during the Second World War. The photos were all taken by two City of London Police Officers, Arthur Cross and Fred Tibbs, who were assigned

The festive season is a time to celebrate kindness, creativity, and community spirit. Each year, Pinney Talfourd partner with Corbets Tey School, which supports children with complex learning needs, to design their Christmas card. This year, the theme was ‘Animals at Christmas’, chosen in support of Pinney Talfourd’s

With reference to our previous post about the Upminster Tithe Barn being nominated for the 2025 Wood Awards, we are delighted to hear that although it did not win, the Tithe Barn received the Highly Commended award in the Restoration and Reuse category, recognising that the ‘…project

Even though we live in a relatively safe area, our local police teams often send out information on preventing crime. However, a resident of the Cathedral Estate contacted us direct to tell us about something that she saw from her own front window. ”Two days ago I

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 18 – 24 November 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

The Christmas Tree Festival returns to Upminster Methodist Church, Hall Lane, Upminster on Saturday 29 November 2025, and runs for a week longer than usual, until Sunday 14 December! Their theme this year is ‘It is a small world’. Come along and see how various organisations and

Stewart Avenue Allotments will once again be holding it’s Christmas Fair on the Saturday 29 November 2025 from 10a.m to 2p.m. Come along and enjoy a drink and a selection of home bakes in the cabin, whilst listening to the brownies singing carols. Father Christmas will be

Cranham Baptist Church in Severn Drive, Cranham is holding a series of Christmas events in the lead-up to Christmas 2025, with everyone invited. 30 November 2025 3-5pm – Messy Christmas church 07 December 10.30am – Their kids perform their much anticipated Christmas production 21 December 6pm –