Birthplace of heavy metal icons hopes to inspire other musicians
The pub where Iron Maiden were spotted 45 years ago is hoping its reopening will launch the careers of the next generation of musical pioneers.
Guilty: Dagenham paedophile who handed himself in after spotting online police appeal
A man has been found guilty of sexual activity with a child after handing himself in to police following a public appeal.
Meet the actor starring in The Wizard of Oz live from her Plaistow home
An actor is to star in a production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - live from her Plaistow bedroom.
Youngsters from Barking Abbey School raise £500 for food bank charity
A group of youngsters has raised £500 for a food bank charity.
Newham considering five per cent council tax hike to help cover cost of Covid-19
Town hall chiefs are considering a council tax hike of five per cent next year.
Church opens ‘Grotto of Hope’ in Dagenham to offer support over Christmas
A “Grotto of Hope” has been opened to help anyone feeling lonely, isolated or in need of a chat this Christmas.
Bethnal Green cop gives family ‘best Christmas present ever’ after saving pensioner’s life
A policeman who saved a pensioner’s life has been thanked for giving her family the best Christmas present they could wish for.
Protesters march through Stratford calling for end to Covid-19 curb on freedom
Up to 40 people joined a protest against the government’s Covid-19 restrictions.
Community group criticises council consultation on future of Queens Market
A community group has won an extension to a consultation about redeveloping Queens Market after contacting the Recorder.
Council agrees temporary 20pc Covid-19 discount on controversial parking permits
The town hall has agreed to cut the cost of its emissions based parking permits by 20 per cent because of the impact of Covid-19.
