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La Salette Ofsted: Rainham School Strong in 6 of 7 Areas
La Salette Catholic Primary in Rainham is rated Strong standard in six of seven areas. Ofsted's September reports on four Havering schools, grade by grade.
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Rainham
Launders Lane Fires Could Run 3 More Years, Council Says
Havering says Arnold's Field fires in Rainham could run two to three more years while it prepares legal action. The £200,000 fallback and dates ahead.
Crime
Havering Crime Figures: Rainham Shoplifting Triples
Havering logged 23,362 crimes and ASB reports in the year to July 2026, excluding criminal damage, up 1%. Rainham shoplifting tripled; Harold Wood burglary fell 64%.
Rainham
Rainham Hall Winter Opening: Thu to Sat, Shut 24 to 31 Dec
Rainham Hall opens Thursday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm, through winter and closes 24 to 31 December. Prices from £3.25, the Sense and Sensibility show, RM13 free.
Travel
Superloop SL12 Starts 5 September: Every Romford Stop
TfL has set 5 September for the SL12 express bus from Rainham to Gants Hill via Romford. Here is every stop it uses, the frequency, and the three Romford routes moving stops the same day.
Environment
Hornchurch Country Park Fire: 90 Firefighters, 14 Engines
Fourteen fire engines and about 90 firefighters fought the 14 August blaze. Havering has recorded more grass fires than any other London borough.