December’s local stories included;

• Valentines Park in top 10 green spaces in the country.
• Christmas Box Camping to help families from Chadwell Heath resident 
• Former Stroke Patient & Volunteer writes book about recovery.
• Havering Council launches COVID Winter support scheme.
• “Don’t Be A Tosser” Barking & Dagenham Council’s fly tipping campaign. 
• Essex Police remind festive revellers not to drink / drug & drive as cells are open 24/7.
• Bedrock Radio Christmas Schedule published.
• Jon Cruddas MP concerned about reduction of health services in south of havering (Romford Recorder)
• BHRUT beats 7 other trusts in nursing recruitment award.
• 6 year old from Collier Row appears in cinemas over Christmas.
• New CCTV cameras in Ardleigh Green following antisocial behaviour. 
• Dagenham Park school technician Angie Rideout wins national award 
• Willow, a Beaver Scout from 3rd Collier Row group has earned all activates badges! 
• CCGs remind residents that GPs are still alliable over Christmas.
• LBBD ask for witnesses, following vandalism at Becontree leisure centre 
• Met Police want to discuses use of force with public.
• Crossrail reach new landmark testing, using Romford Signalling Centre.
• Havering Helps Community Partnership Scheme is here for you.
• Havering VC recruiting Volunteers for COVID vaccine sites.
• Young Volunteers win award from London Mayor.