Dagenham pupils raise hundreds for children’s hospice
Kind-hearted pupils swapped their school uniforms for bright red outfits to raise hundreds of pounds for a hospice which helps terminally-ill children.
Mums and toddlers to learn street dance in Barking
Street dance performers will teach mums and toddlers the popular art form that helped Dagenham troupe Diversity hit the big time on Britain’s Got Talent.
Ofsted praise Barking comprehensive after ‘rapid improvements’
A comprehensive school which secured rapid improvements thanks to “outstanding management” is celebrating after receiving a good Ofsted report.
Barking crash victims suffer facial injuries
Two car crash victims were treated for facial injuries after a rush-hour collision today.
Barking and Dagenham pirate fundraiser for children’s hospice
Kind-hearted fundraisers walked the streets in pirate costumes to collect funds for a hospice helping terminally-ill children.
Sainsbury joins Tesco and Asda in Barking store wars
High-street chain Sainsbury is planning to create 450 jobs by opening a retail park “superstore” in a street featuring two of the country’s biggest food retailers.
Dagenham writer helps businessmen launch successful careers
A business coach has penned a book packed with pearls of wisdom from leading UK entrepreneurs to help young professionals make their mark on the market place.
Post People: Dagenham vicar shares his views on civil partnerships
Prominent vicar Steven Hanna has campaigned to rid the capital of the scourge of knife crime, give destitute children Christmas gifts and educate his flock about the true meaning of Christianity.
Dagenham car crash victim taken to hospital
A car crash victim was rushed to hospital after a town centre collision last night.
Dog fight trainer from Dagenham given 10-year ban
A cruel pet owner who trained pitbull terriers for dog fighting has been banned from keeping pooches for 10 years.
