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10/06/2026

https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26178765.station-road-upminster-restaurant-goat-told-demolish-extension/?ref=eb&nid=2402&block=article_block_a&u=f6190355224909b7fc4bdfedda2c0d80&date=100626

Goat Restaurant in Station Road, Upminster has been ordered to demolish its extension which was built 'without planning permission'.

25/05/2026

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Oak frame buildings are a sought-after option for many homeowners, with their exposed wooden beams offering warm honey tones and characterful details. Oak framing is an offsite construction method, meaning it’s created in a workshop or factory by a specialist supplier. The frame itself is a structural oak skeleton, typically joined with traditional pegged mortise-and-tenons.

Oak frame has been used to build homes in the UK for centuries, with surviving examples dating back to medieval times. This time-honoured construction method has, therefore, never gone out of fashion and continues to be as popular as ever thanks to 21st century energy performance innovations.

So, what are the insulation options for an oak frame self build? Over on our website, Emily Batesmith explores how oak homes are constructed, how the insulation is installed and how this impacts the design and build process. Click the link here to read now: https://ow.ly/fnGb50YZq6m

📷: Striking glazing, such as in this project by Carpenter Oak Ltd, is often a feature in oak homes, but requires specialist knowledge to ensure performance over time

29/04/2026

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29/04/2026

Come and see us during May at Upminster Windmill -there’s something for everyone.

On Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May, we will be celebrating National Mills weekend with amateur radio operators from Havering RadioClub, contacting other mills.
At midday on Saturday 9th enjoy the visiting “Handsaround “ Morris Dancers.

-Tour the iconic and fully restored windmill.
- Explore the Visitor Centre & Gift shop
- Learn the history of the Mill and its people.
- Visit our Award winning garden.
- Enjoy tea, coffee, refreshments and cake from our garden kiosk.
- Games and activities for visitors young and old.

Entry to the gardens, Visitor Centre and grounds is free. Mill tours £6 Adult £2 Under 18s. Children must be at least 1 metre tall.

Closed in flat shoes required- nothing high heeled, backless or open toed.

Follow our website , upminsterwindmill.org for more information.

27/04/2026

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27/04/2026

He is fighting against multiple planning applications👇

27/04/2026

Morning heads-up ⚠️

27/04/2026

Turkish owners of home on 'England's prettiest street' infuriate their neighbours even more: New plans confirm more work after years of 'war zone' disruption | Daily Mail Online

Metin Dener and his wife Gulbin are behind the controversial developments in the Cotswolds village of Birbury.