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New Dawn Chorus concert

New Dawn Chorus Community Choir love singing and bringing a smile to the faces of audiences, who are actively encouraged to join in. Their next concert is at 2.30pm on Saturday 04 July 2026 in the Cranham Community Centre, Marlborough Gardens. If you would like to enjoy

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Damage to Avon Road display board

Residents may have noticed that the community display board in Avon Road, near to the postbox, has been badly damaged, which by the looks of it, has been hit by something heavy. Cranham Ward Councillor Lesley Tyler has reported this thorough to the Council as a matter

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North Ockendon Reading Room update

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

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Reporting suspicious emails

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

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Courier fraud targeting over 70s

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

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New Zebra Crossing in Front Lane

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

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