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Havering Claimant Count Jumps 300 to 7,855 in September
Havering's claimant count rose 300 in September to a provisional 7,855, level with September 2021. Under-25s rose most; London and England rose too.
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Licensing
Frankie's Wine Bar Hornchurch 2am Bid: Police Object
Police, licensing and noise officers oppose Frankie's Wine Bar's bid to open to 2am on Station Lane. Decision due 9 October; Black Loom is heard on 7 October.
Jobs
Harold Hill Jobs Fair: MyPlace, 15 October, Free Entry
A free jobs, skills and apprenticeship fair runs at MyPlace, Harold Hill, on Thursday 15 October, 9.30am to 12.30pm. No need to register. What past fairs led to.
Business
Havering Small Business Awards 2026: All the Winners
Paul Perfect Heating is Havering Small Business of the Year 2026. Here are all nine category winners, their sponsors, and where three of them trade.
Licensing
Wingstop Romford: Open at The Brewery, Hours to 1am
Wingstop Romford opened at The Brewery on 7 October: 11am to midnight Monday to Thursday, to 1am Friday and Saturday, 11pm Sunday. Phone and address.
Havering
Havering Claimant Count Hits 7,705, Highest Since 2025
Havering's claimant count rose to 7,705 in August, the highest since June 2025. The entire year-on-year rise is among people aged 50 and over.
Business
Liberty Bell Beefeater in Romford Closes on 10 September
The Mercury Gardens restaurant shuts to the public on Thursday, and so does every other Beefeater. The Premier Inn stays open and guests keep their meals.
Business
7 Days Upminster shut until 1 December over illegal tobacco
The 7 Days store on Corbets Tey Road must stay shut until 4pm on 1 December after a £10,000 seizure, Havering's second such closure in five weeks.
Business
Havering Small Business Awards: All 26 Finalists Named
Havering Council has named 26 finalists across nine categories, with the winners announced in September. Here is the full list, and where seven of them trade.
Business
RM Mini Market Romford shut 3 months over illegal tobacco
The Mawney Road shop must stay shut until 28 October after a court closure order followed the seizure of over £8,000 of illegal cigarettes and tobacco.