Havering

American

[hey-ver-ing] / ˈheɪ vər ɪŋ /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Havering British

/ ˈheɪvərɪŋ /

noun

a borough of NE Greater London, formed in 1965 from Romford and Hornchurch (both previously in Essex). Pop: 224 600 (2003 est). Area: 120 sq km (46 sq miles)

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Havering Council said it would continue to call on the government and the Greater London Authority for funding and support to expedite a legal solution.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The BBC was able to compare current performance with the position 12 months ago at all but two hospital trusts – data was not available for Sheffield and Barking, Havering and Redbridge hospital trusts.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Council leader Ray Morgon from the Havering Residents Association party says libraries have had to close because of spiralling costs.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

Havering Council says decontaminating the site could cost millions.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025

The Queen removed to Havering, which lay midway between her two armies.

From Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada by Holt, Emily Sarah

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