On 30 April 2026 the North Ockendon Reading Room was sold, as authorised by the Court Order dated 20 September 2024. In accordance with the Court Order, the net proceeds of sale are to be distributed in equal shares to the following: Persons who as of 20
Read more →
Our local police have highlighted a new initiative to tackle the theft of trade vans and the valuable tools they carry. The scheme invites trade van owners to sign up to a monitored vehicle watch programme, providing an additional and highly visible layer of security. Participants will receive
Read more →
The Metropolitan Police have recently highlighted the following information: Members of the public have reported 55.7 million suspicious emails to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS). The free service was created by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in 2020 and since its launch has resulted
Read more →
City of London Police have issued a warning regarding courier fraud, particularly targeting the over 70s. How to spot the signs of courier fraud Courier fraud typically begins with an unexpected phone call from someone claiming to be a police officer or bank employee. Victims are told
Read more →
Local residents will have seen that a new Zebra Crossing has been installed in Front Lane, Cranham, south of Isis Drive. This follows several years of campaigning by both residents and Cranham Ward Councillors. The crossing will, for the first time, provide a safe crossing point for
Read more →
The Metropolitan Police Service have asked us to highlight the following advice – ‘As we enter the warmer months, many of us look forward to spending more time outdoors with family and friends. Unfortunately, with the warmer weather we see noticeable increase in incidents involving open water,
Read more →
Every week Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 16 – 22 June 2026 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.
Read more →
Havering Council have informed us that due to the red weather warnings for Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June 2026, the refuse, recycling and green bin collections will start an hour earlier at 6am. This will allow the staff to get much of their work done before
Read more →
Havering Libraries are looking for volunteers aged 13+ to support the borough’s Summer Reading Challenge. The role involves listening to children aged 4-11 years discuss the books they have read as part of the nationwide reading initiative. As a volunteer, you can commit to as many two-hour sessions
Read more →
There will be a Mystical Fair for mind, body, spirit and well-being, held at Thames Chase, Broadfields Farm, Pike Lane, Upminster from 10am-3pm on Sunday 28 June 2026. Explore a variety of mystical stalls offering unique products and services, from crystals, clairvoyance, tarot, psychic readings, holistic therapies,
Read more →
Recent Comments