The following graphic explanation of why 'social distancing' is so important at the moment was highlighted on the BBC News website. We make no apologies for re-publishing it.

Havering Police have asked us to highlight the advice being given on the Friends Against Scams website. Friends Against Scams is a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative, which aims to... read more →

Highways England's Supplementary Consultation on the changes made to the proposed designs of the new Lower Thames Crossing was due to end on 25 March but has now been extended... read more →

We have received the following information from Havering Council -  Concerned about the safety and wellbeing of a vulnerable individual? Email covid19support@havering.gov.uk for urgent support. This is not an email address to use... read more →

Following the Prime Minister’s statement on 23 March 2020, we have been informed by the East London Waste Authority (ELWA) that the Gerpins Lane Reuse and Recycle Centre in Upminster... read more →

The NHS have launched an online 'Isolation Note' service for people who have been told to stay at home because of coronavirus and need a note for their employer. To... read more →

We have received the following message from our local police Area Commander, DCS Stephen Clayman -  We recognise that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is of great concern to everyone throughout the country... read more →

We have received the following information from the Alzheimer's Society - Local Alzheimer’s Society teams continue to provide information, support and guidance to those who need it. To ensure the... read more →

The information below has been sent to us by the Met Police Cyber Crime Unit. There was a 400% increase in coronavirus related scams in March, with victim losses totalling... read more →

If you are unfortunate to suffer a power cut at any time and have access to a mobile phone or laptop etc., you can check if it has been reported... read more →

TfL have advised that once again there will not be any trains running on the Upminster to Romford line (which serves Emerson Park station) this weekend (Saturday 21 and Sunday... read more →

We have received many enquires from people wishing to volunteer to help vulnerable residents during the current coronavirus pandemic. Havering Council have arranged for the Havering Volunteer Centre (HVC) to... read more →