What should have been a pleasant after dinner walk around our park on Boxing Day, turned out to be anything but, when I saw the mindless damage which had taken place. Rubbish bins forced open, the thin silver bins inside flattened and rubbish strewn everywhere. I notified
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Dame Rachel de Souza DBE, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has published a guide giving ‘Young people’s advice on talking to your child about online sexual harassment.’ She writes that ‘We brought together a group of 16–21 year‑olds and asked them to tell us what they think
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Following recent discussions between Cranham Councillors, a local resident, and Havering Council, we would be interested to hear from anyone in the Cranham and Upminster area who has identified any serious faults with either pavements or kerbstones that have been repaired or replaced as part of whole
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Councillors Linda Hawthorn and Chris Wilkins were at the recent unveiling of the magnificent village sign at Corbets Tey, on the green close to the Huntsman & Hounds Pub. Otis, Chris’ dog, also attended, with around seventy residents. The sign was provided following fundraising by local residents
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Transport for London (TfL) have announced changes to the Congestion Charge in London. Below is a summary of the changes for people who live outside the charge area – Phase 1 (from 20 December 2021) The charge level will be £15 No charge will be applied between
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Upminster Baptist Church has benefited from collaborative working to produce and install a wonderful nativity scene outside their church in Springfield Gardens. The story of the nativity is displayed alongside it for all to read. Passers-by are invited to enter a colouring competition by collecting an entry
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Our Police Safer Neighbourhood Team for Upminster Ward have issued the following advice with regard to keyless car thefts – Does my car have keyless entry? A keyless entry car is one that can be opened by simply walking towards the car and the fob will emit
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On Saturday 11 December, Eastbury Concert Band (ECB) raised the magnificent sum of £181 for Saint Francis Hospice by playing carols and seasonal music outside Roomes Store in Upminster. They send their thanks to everyone who gave money, for their generosity, and to Roomes Store management, for
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The Metropolitan Police have launched ‘Walk and Talk’, where women can email the Police and the message will get passed to a local female officer to make contact and arrange to meet up, so you can tell them about your experiences and concerns. To contact them e-mail
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Pinney Talfourd has teamed up with Corbets Tey School again for their annual design a Christmas card 2021 competition. Children from all years designed cards that Pinney Talfourd judged, with the winning and runners up cards being used to create the firm’s Christmas card sent to clients
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