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Allotment break-ins

Our local police officers have advised that there was a recent theft from sheds at the allotments in Ashvale Gardens, Upminster. Last year, the allotments at both Ashvale Gardens and Stewart Avenue were broken into and tools stolen.  The Upminster Police Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have been

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Thames Opera Company – Opera for All

The Thames Opera Company are presenting Opera for All at The Queens’s Theatre, Hornchurch, on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April, starting at 7.30pm. Hosted by Ian Skelly of BBC Radio 3, experience the magic of live opera with Thames Opera Company and award winning special guests.

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Thames Chase Forest Centre celebration

Thames Chase are holding their annual event to celebrate spring and the heritage of Broadfields Farm, at their Forest Centre, Pike Lane, Upminster RM14 3NS on Sunday 19 April 2026. They have various activities planned throughout the day from 10am-3pm including: That Bubble Man Josh Gernon Music

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Gallows Corner Flyover update

Just before Easter 2026, Havering Council sent an update to Members, regarding the works to replace Gallows Corner Flyover. A slightly abridged version is shown below. ‘The Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Environment, alongside senior officers, have continued to engage closely with Transport

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New protections for renters

Generation Rent, an organisation whose mission is that every home in the private rented sector is safe, secure and affordable, have produced a leaflet detailing changes to renters rights from 01 May 2026. To view and/or download the leaflet visit Generation Rent – Renters Rights Are Changing

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