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Havering

American

[hay-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 has been affected quite badly," PC Yoosef Outaleb tells us - partly because thieves use the back roads as a cut-through to neighbouring Essex.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Megan Cassidy, 19, from Havering, started making Labour content a year ago and said it was "surreal" to have found herself at Downing Street: "I really felt like I was witnessing history around me".

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

It said O'Donovan was willing to work with Havering Council, but only if the authority shows a clear, lawful basis for what it wants to do.

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026

Havering Council said he was consulted on the action prior to the public cabinet meeting, and his views were included in the report.

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026

Isabel, married at Havering, February 9, 1321, Richard Earl of Arundel; divorced 1345; buried in Westminster Abbey.

From In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers by M. (Madelaine) Irwin

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