NHS spent £1/4m running hospital that lay half empty in Barking
The NHS spent hundreds of thousands of pounds running a hospital that stayed half empty, figures reveal. ...
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Death of Dagenham pensioner caused by ‘slow burner heart attack’
The unexpected death of a “sociable” pensioner with a “fabulous life” could have had a different outcome if blood test results had been made available sooner. ...
Read more ›Dagenham company wins gold for training unemployed
Staff at training provider Athena Training UK proudly accepted a prestigious award for being the most responsible businesses in the capital. ...
Read more ›Dagenham company wins gold for training unemployed
Staff at training provider Athena Training UK proudly accepted a prestigious award for being the most responsible businesses in the capital. ...
Read more ›Tributes paid to Dagenham cancer fighter, Florio Kazazi, who died aged 20
Tributes have poured in for 20-year-old, Florio Kazazi, the former Robert Clack pupil who lost his four-year battle against cancer. ...
Read more ›Disability charity trains Barking and Dagenham carers
A leading disability charity is launching a raft of courses for carers as it enters its 60th anniversary year. ...
Read more ›Barking and Dagenham youths urged to apply for achievement grants
Talented children could win cash for their youth clubs under a multi-million pound reward programme. ...
Read more ›Barking and Dagenham Business Awards launch
The fifth annual Barking and Dagenham Business Awards were officially launched this afternoon. ...
Read more ›Past and present Barking and Dagenham residents recall Queen’s accession to throne 60 years ago
As the country marks 60 years since Elizabeth II became Queen, two residents have shared their memories of the day and spoken with admiration of her long service to the country. ...
Read more ›Nursery on Gascoigne Estate officially opens after revamp
A re-launched Barking nursery, boasting new classrooms and a host of new facilities, has been officially opened. ...
Read more ›Chadwell Heath supermarket donation towards Christmas lights
Christmas may be far off but a green donation scheme is already ensuring that a shopping area will glow with festive lights during the next yuletide season. ...
Read more ›Dagenham Cllr Smith denies wrongdoing over council flat
Council leader Liam Smith has retaliated against intense scrutiny over his living arrangements, strongly denying claims he has committed any wrongdoing. ...
Read more ›Barking gang member jailed for heroin possession
Police have foiled a drugs operation in which dealers planned to flood the street of London with hundreds of pounds worth of heroin. ...
Read more ›Barking canoeist launches revamped store
A young sports star helped re-launch the Wilkinson store in East Street, Barking, while accepting a donation on behalf of charity. ...
Read more ›Dagenham pool club blighted by fights remains open
A pool club blighted by a series of violent incidents has been allowed to stay open. ...
Read more ›Dagenham off-licence at centre of forged training log allegations loses licence for 21 days
A newsagent’s shop that sold alcohol to minors lost its licence amid concerns it may have forged training logs. ...
Read more ›Dagenham parents clear snow and ice so children can enjoy their school playground
A Dagenham school playground closed due to snow and ice was cleared by a group of hard working parents today. ...
Read more ›Railings removed but Barking post box still sealed
Railings preventing people from getting to a postbox beside Barking train station have been moved, but residents can still not send letters as the box is sealed. ...
Read more ›It’s mud, sweat and cheers as our girls help Saint Francis Hospice fund
On the coldest weekend of the year so far, two reporters and a Dagenham mother were among those who braved freezing temperatures, icy water, mud and a terrifying rope bridge as they took part in a 7.5km charity obstacle course. ...
Read more ›Barking and Dagenham acting pair to take to world stage for London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony
Two members of a Barking performing group will be swapping the theatre stage for the world stage when they perform at the opening ceremony at the Olympics. ...
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