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New Mental Health Support Hub Opens in Havering.
A new out-of-hours mental health support service has opened at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Havering, offering free, confidential help for adults experiencing emotional distress. The Reset Hub
Giant Tunnel Boring Machine Chosen to dig the Lower Thames Crossing
The Lower Thames Crossing has reached another major milestone after National Highways announced the company that will build the giant tunnel boring machine set to excavate the UK’s longest road
More Than £100,000 Worth of Illegal Tobacco Seized in Dagenham Raid
More than 113,000 illegal cigarettes worth over £102,000 have been seized during a major Trading Standards operation in Dagenham. Investigators believe the premises was being used as a distribution hub
National Highways Launches Mental Health Support Trial Across Major Roads
National Highways has launched a year-long trial installing QR codes near motorways and major A-roads to help people quickly access local mental health support through the Hub of Hope platform.
Havering Young Athletes Win Four Medals at London Youth Games
Young athletes from Havering have enjoyed an outstanding run at the 2026 London Youth Games, bringing home four team medals across athletics, swimming and aquathlon competitions.
Barking and Dagenham Teenage Conception Rate Falls by More Than 15%
The under-18 conception rate in Barking and Dagenham has fallen by more than 15 per cent, according to the latest Office for National Statistics figures. The borough recorded one of
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