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EXPERTS in York are calling for the weakest students to get the most support as a new study reveals how family background continues to impact…

Havering Council has suspended charges at its car parks over the Christmas period - Credit: Google Streetview Free parking to help you shop local Cllr Damian White, leader of Havering Council, writes: As leader of the council, I’m really pleased that my administration has been able to bring forward free parking in council car parks this Christmas. I hope it will be a welcome boost for our local businesses, high streets and town centres after what has been an extremely challenging year. The re...

NEU members are on strike today at Havering College, Wingletye Lane campus. - Credit: Havering College Members of the National Education Union (NEU) at Havering Sixth Form College were on strike today (December 10) citing Covid-19 safety concerns. The union says it has been trying to resolve the issues with CEO of the New City College group, Gerry McDonald, but they have not managed to reach an agreement. John Delaney, Havering and Redbridge NEU district secretary, said: “Our members at t...