View from the House: Share your memories of housing estate
To mark the 100 year anniversary of Becontree Estate in 2021 I am writing a book that traces Dagenham’s history, capturing and celebrating the local community from past to present.
View from the House: Doing all I can to help our football club
Since the first lockdown began, I have been working alongside Dagenham and Redbridge FC to lobby the government and try to secure support for the club.
Opinion: The growing risk of unemployment
The government’s slow and incoherent response to this pandemic could hit areas like ours hardest.
Ultimately, our health must come first
The past week has been filled with discussions about children returning to school next month.
Opinion: Things to cheer, and lessons for future
Over the past few weeks of uncertainty, amidst a rapidly-changing environment, I have been overwhelmingly encouraged by the community spirit in Dagenham and Rainham.
Opinion: No politician should be above the law
We’re not even 100 days into Tory rule and it is already abundantly clear what the next five years have in store.
Opinion: Future is bright as investment pours in
This is going to be a big year for Dagenham with huge investment making its way into the area.
OPINION: Plan to close A&E is not a ‘sane’ decision
The argument for closing the Accident and Emergency at King George Hospital in Goodmayes and switching services to Queen’s Hospital, Romford is in absolute tatters.
