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UCRA candidates successful at 2026 Local Elections

The last of the results of the 2026 Local Elections in Havering were not announced until breakfast time on Friday 08 May 2026. Whilst the borough made national headlines, by Reform UK taking control of the council, locally, the six Upminster and Cranham Residents’ Association candidates in

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Gallows Corner Flyover partially re-opening

Transport for London (TfL) have announced that they will be partially re-opening the Gallows Corner Flyove and junction from Sunday 10 May 2026. Eastbound flyover open from A12 Eastern Avenue East to A127 Southend Arterial Road Roundabout to A12 Colchester Road (eastbound only) Straight Road in both

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Scammers targetting older people

The TSB Bank have warned of an increase in ‘friendship fraud’, where fraudsters are targeting older people. The initial contact often seeks to exploit loneliness, and is frequently made via social media, with the scammer posing as a younger person. After gaining initial trust through daily messages,

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All Saints’ Players next production

All Saints’ Players are performing a production of Love Begins at Fifty, a farcical comedy play by Raymond Hopkins. Clive has been married to Anita for 28 years. He feels deprived of love and affection whilst Anita believes she has married beneath her. In order to have

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Harwood Hall Lane closed 06 May 2026

Havering Council have informed us that Harwood Hall Lane in Upminster will be closed for carriageway patching from 8am to 4pm on Wednesday 06 May 2026. For the latest updates on new and planned roadworks in the Upminster and Cranham area visit – www.havering.roadworks.org .

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