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Thugs jailed after knife attack in Dagenham

Two thugs were jailed for a total of 18 years after a drink-fuelled attack left their housemate with a pierced heart and collapsed lung.

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Teachers oppose new Dagenham school merger plan

Staff, governors and parents at a Dagenham infant school are opposing plans for a merger with a faith school.

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Video: Anti-smoking films by Barking and Dagenham pupils – vote for your favourite

A humorous send up of cigarette adverts and sombre funeral piece inspired by silent film, The Artist, are among the Barking and Dagenham entries battling it out in a national anti-smoking short film competition.

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Barking and Dagenham students shine at the Jack Petchey Awards

Dozens of inspirational young people were cheered on by their peers last night as they picked up prestigious Jack Petchey awards during a lively stage show.

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Award-winning Dagenham brickie dreams of his own firm

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Missing busman based at Barking bus garage found dead in vehicle

A bus driver was found dead inside a bus after he failed to return home from a late shift.

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Barking and Dagenham transport policy could put our children at risk

Worried mums have warned that a transport policy forcing disabled pupils to walk to allocated pick-up points could put the safety of their children at risk.

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Tuition centre could open in Chadwell Heath

Pupils could be given extra tuition in English, maths and science in a shopping area if a new proposal is given the green light.

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Dagenham model with tragic childhood launches charity

A top model with a strong philanthropic urge has spoken of the tragic chapter in her life that led her to launch her own charity for struggling single mothers in Africa.

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Pupil, 14, attacked with metal pole in Dagenham

A 14-year-old pupil was attacked with a metal pole during a scuffle on a youth bus after school.

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Independent in pledge to build 20,000 homes a year

Siobhan Benita, the only independent candidate in the London mayoral race, said creating affordable housing and ensuring every child has access to an “excellent” local primary school would be her key priorities.

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Dagenham headteacher bids a fond farewell after 16 years

A much loved headteacher said farewell to pupils and colleagues as she retired after 16 years at a Dagenham school.

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St George’s Day in Barking and Dagenham: Picture gallery

Knights of the Crusades locked swords, a giant blue dragon was slayed and families took to the streets to party as the borough celebrated St George’s Day.

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VIDEO FOOTAGE: Jail for knife thug who fled empty-handed after Dagenham have-a-go jeweller’s bravery

A man has been jailed for four years following a violent attempted robbery at a jewellers in Dagenham.

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Dagenham marathon runner raises cash for dying patients

Keith Stephens pounded the streets of London during Sunday’s marathon to raise cash for terminally ill patients.

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