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A local unsung hero, Hornchurch’s David Spurdle, has announced his retirement, having been an integral part of our community for over 50 years. From starting as a Technology Teacher at Dury Falls School back in 1969, and later it’s Headteacher, some readers may also know Mr Spurdle

On Monday 21 June 2021, a temporary experimental traffic scheme in Minster Way, Hornchurch went live. This means that the following restrictions apply – You are no longer allowed to turn left from Wingletye Lane into Minster Way when you are traveling from the direction of the

Havering Council have announced that they are to create urban meadows in various grass verges and parts of some open spaces across the borough. This is as a result of many councils, including Havering, stopping grass cutting for much of last summer due to the pandemic, and

Local councillors are regularly asked about the current trend for using motorised scooters, and whether the local authority has any powers if they are used illegally. To obtain a definitive answer, we asked Havering Council’s Neighbourhoods Department for their advice, which they have given below –  ‘The

The Crimestoppers Trust, known to people across the country as the best way to anonymously report information regarding crimes and criminals, has launched Fearless , a young person friendly version of Crimestoppers. Fearless is a site where you can also access non-judgemental information and advice about crime and

Cranham Ward councillors, Gillian Ford, John Tyler and Linda Van den Hende have come together with local residents to form a new friends group for Hall Lane Playing Fields (also known as Upminster Hall Playing Fields). The aim is to preserve and improve the facilities at the

Just after the turn of the millennium, Havering Council published a guide to the place names of Havering. Now, two decades later, this has been updated with new information by Simon Donoghue, the London Borough of Havering’s Local History Librarian. To view the guide, see the Place

As its name suggests, the London Loop is a 150 mile (242km) long signed walking route around the edge of outer London and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Broken up into 24 manageable sections, with transport links, the walking is mainly flat and passes through a