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Charity shops open, Covid rules, park toilets and child exploitation

Civil Servant Nadine Smith looks at a dress and a tie donated by Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his

Reader Letters | Opinion

Readers' letters

Welcoming back customers again Martin Wildsmith, director of retail, Sue Ryder, writes: Sue Ryder was planning for the return of its charity shops on Monday, April 12, following announcements by national government about reopening...

Anthony Browne, 63, of Lodge Avenue, Dagenham

Crime | Video

Watch the moment Dagenham man attacks police officer with sword

Michael Cox

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cctv showing man wanted by btp

Crime

Images released of man in connection with robbery on train from Barking

Jon King

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Iraawoosan Alba, 31, of Fuller Road, Dagenham

Crime

Jailed: Dagenham man for role in 'brutal' attack on off-duty police officer

Andrew Brookes

A general view of people in Derby.

Coronavirus | Opinion

Are vaccine passports a good idea?

Steve Allen, comedian

Three teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Dagenham. Picture: Met Police

Metropolitan Police

Police officer sacked after 'encouraging friend to lie about collision'

Michael Cox

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Dinah and Becky O'Brien

Arts & Culture | Video

Meet the singer drawing global audiences to her Barking living room

Jon King

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Arsenal players stand for a minute's silence in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh at the Emirates Stadium

English clubs in European Super League breakaway plan

PA Sport

Lisa Denison is a fundraiser for Saint Francis Hospice.

Saint Francis Hospice | Opinion

Saint Francis Hospice: Fundraising during Covid 'incredibly hard'

Michael Cox

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Local Directory

Planning Applications Near Me

Extinction Rebellion protesters in Parliament Square, London, behind a police cordon blocking the Sq

Opinion

'New policing bill is worrying for those who value democracy'

Paul Kaufman, East London Humanists

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Barking and Dagenham Council

Call to change 'cash cow' yellow box junction in Marks Gate

Jon King

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Union donates to Barking and Dagenham schools

Education News

Unions donate 500 stationery and holiday packs for borough's schoolchildren

Cash Boyle

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Tributes to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at Norwich Cathedral.

What we know about Prince Philip's funeral at Windsor

Chris Bishop

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Sarah Everard female safety

Women's Safety

Survey asks women where they feel unsafe in Barking and Dagenham

Andrew Brookes

File photo dated 22/07/2020 of The Duke of Edinburgh during a ceremony for the transfer of the Colon

Prince Philip's life and legacy remembered during poignant funeral

Andrew Fitchett

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Gardening

Barking Food Forest takes shape thanks to friends and neighbours

Jon King

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Third Avenue in Dagenham at the Crosby Road end.

Housing

Fines for Havering landlords who put Dagenham tenants 'in danger'

Andrew Brookes

Dagenham and Rainham MP Jon Cruddas. Picture: Andrew Achilleos

Elections

MP says postal votes 'critical' for young Londoners in May elections

Sally Patterson

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Figures seen by the Post show that Barking and Dagenham has seen the lowest percentage of tests but

Opinion

Your Paper, Your Voice – we’re here to listen and act

Franki Berry

Council leader Cllr Darren Rodwell and deputy leader Cllr Saima Ashraf with Barking Gurdwara members outside the town hall.

Barking and Dagenham Council

Vaisakhi observed with ceremony at Barking Town Hall

Andrew Brookes

Podcast

The New Normal podcast: Diversity, royalty and caterpillars at war

Matt Withers

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Charles Ronayne

Charity News

Dagenham charity set up in memory of 'unique' man offers help to youngsters

Jon King

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Dad and daughter playing on double bed in London shared apartment

Interiors | Promotion

How to tell if you have bed bugs and how you can get rid of them

Lauren Knight

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West Ham United's Emily van Egmond hit four goals against Chichester & Selsey

Women's FA Cup: West Ham 11 Chichester & Selsey 0

PA Sport

Simon Harmer of Essex claims the wicket of Ned Eckersley during Essex CCC vs Durham CCC, LV Insuranc

Cricket

It’s ‘Harmer Time’ as Essex seal victory over Durham

Jacob Ranson

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Anthony Browne, 63, of Lodge Avenue, Dagenham

Crime | Video

Watch the moment Dagenham man attacks police officer with sword

Michael Cox

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Ganiyat Jimoh scored four times for Barking & Dagenham's district girls against Tower Hamlets

Barking & Dagenham girls on cloud nine after big opening win

Chris Wilding

Council leader Cllr Darren Rodwell and deputy leader Cllr Saima Ashraf with Barking Gurdwara members outside the town hall.

Barking and Dagenham Council

Vaisakhi observed with ceremony at Barking Town Hall

Andrew Brookes

marks gate box junction

Barking and Dagenham Council

Call to change 'cash cow' yellow box junction in Marks Gate

Jon King

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Harley

Missing People

Appeal for help to find boy missing from Dagenham

Jon King

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The Boathouse Cafe and Bar owner Derrick Daniel

Lockdown Easing

Barking and Dagenham pubs and bars reopen for outdoor service

Andrew Brookes

File photo dated 03/08/10 of fish at Billingsgate Market, London.

Coronavirus

Barking fishmongers shut down by council after Covid-19 safety warning

Jon King

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vandal attacks range rover

Crime | Video

'Terrifying' CCTV footage shows vandals take axes to cars of NHS workers

Jon King

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News

Charity shops open, Covid rules, park toilets and child exploitation

Civil Servant Nadine Smith looks at a dress and a tie donated by Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his

Reader Letters | Opinion

Readers' letters

Welcoming back customers again Martin Wildsmith, director of retail, Sue Ryder, writes: Sue Ryder was planning for the return of its charity shops on Monday, April 12, following announcements by national government about reopening...

Extinction Rebellion protesters in Parliament Square, London, behind a police cordon blocking the Sq

Opinion

'New policing bill is worrying for those who value democracy'

Paul Kaufman, East London Humanists

A general view of people in Derby.

Coronavirus | Opinion

Are vaccine passports a good idea?

Steve Allen, comedian

File photo dated 22/07/2020 of The Duke of Edinburgh during a ceremony for the transfer of the Colon

Prince Philip's life and legacy remembered during poignant funeral

Andrew Fitchett

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Lisa Denison is a fundraiser for Saint Francis Hospice.

Saint Francis Hospice | Opinion

Saint Francis Hospice: Fundraising during Covid 'incredibly hard'

Michael Cox

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Things to do

Drama taking on gang culture myths features Dagenham actor

Jeremy Lawal), JMoney (Dwayne Lewis) and Chris (Frances Ndhlovu)

Film

Jon King

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A "heartfelt" drama exposing myths about gang culture and its threat to family life has been released online. False Paradise features 19-year-old cast member Jeremy Lawal, from Dagenham, who plays Fingers - a courier for drug dealing bad guy...

Nadia Fall

People

Artistic director voices hope for 2021 as latest plays launch

Jon King

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Emmanuel Oreyeni from Barking with his colourful design. Picture: Barking and Dagenham College

Art and design students ‘share the love’ for national colleges week

Andrew Brookes

Mickey Mouse Disney royalty. Picture: FELD ENTERTAINMENT/DISNEY ON ICE

Disney on Ice presents Magical Ice Festival at Wembley

Michael Adkins

The Nations favourite accidentally vegan foods include, falafels, chips and Marmite.

Ad Feature

Cauldron Foods Comedy Night Dispels Vegan Myths

Sport

English clubs in European Super League breakaway plan

Arsenal players stand for a minute's silence in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh at the Emirates Stadium

PA Sport

Six English clubs have agreed to join a new breakaway European Super League, it has been announced. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham have linked up with six European clubs - three from Spain and...

West Ham United's Emily van Egmond hit four goals against Chichester & Selsey

Women's FA Cup: West Ham 11 Chichester & Selsey 0

PA Sport

Simon Harmer of Essex claims the wicket of Ned Eckersley during Essex CCC vs Durham CCC, LV Insuranc

Cricket

It’s ‘Harmer Time’ as Essex seal victory over Durham

Jacob Ranson

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Ben Allison celebrates scoring fifty runs during Essex CCC vs Durham CCC, LV Insurance County Champi

Cricket

Essex set up a thrilling final day thanks to Paul Walter and Ben Allison

Jacob Ranson

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Ganiyat Jimoh scored four times for Barking & Dagenham's district girls against Tower Hamlets

Barking & Dagenham girls on cloud nine after big opening win

Chris Wilding

Lifestyle

How to tell if you have bed bugs and how you can get rid of them

Dad and daughter playing on double bed in London shared apartment

Interiors | Promotion

Lauren Knight

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Daniel Neves from Inoculand Pest Control Services in London explains how heat treatment can help you get rid of a bed bug infestation in your home.

Sarah, Viscountess Castleton

Arts & Culture

Portrait of Dagenham viscountess enjoys £15k makeover

Jon King

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becontree estate plaque nominees

Global

Who is your hero from the Becontree estate?

Jon King

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northbury house

Heritage

History of Barking's Northbury House revealed

Lesley Gould & Simone Panayi

Kenneth More pictured in1959 with Lauren Bacall, his co-star in North West Frontier.Picture: PA

Missing People

Kenneth More CBE - through the 60s and beyond

Cash Boyle

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