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Opinion

The skatepark is set to close

Why the closure of Barking skate park is a blow to young people and Olympic legacy

Planning and development

Barking and Dagenham planning applications submitted this week

Barking and Dagenham has been named the least friendly local authority in England

Barking and Dagenham has been named the least friendly local authority in England

Barking and Dagenham named 'most unfriendly borough' in the whole country

Students from Barking & Dagenham College have marked a major milestone after completing their Supported Internship programme through Project Search at Queen’s Hospital

Students from Barking & Dagenham College have marked a major milestone after completing their Supported Internship programme through Project Search at Queen’s Hospital

Barking and Dagenham students graduate from supported internships at Queen’s Hospital

Dagenham Road may have delays until September 22

Dagenham Road may have delays until September 22

'Delays likely' on major Dagenham road as water works see 10-day disruption

Future Youth Zone hosted a range of activities for children and young people over the summer holidays (Image: Future Youth Zone)

Future Youth Zone hosted a range of activities for children and young people over the summer holidays (Image: Future Youth Zone)

Future Youth Zone

New counselling service launches after busy summer at Future Youth Zone

A large snake has been found dead in a Dagenham garden

A large snake has been found dead in a Dagenham garden

HUGE dead snake found in Dagenham garden leaving couple 'shaking and scared'

The Daggers had to make do with a draw against Horsham (Image: Arfa/Griffiths Photographers)

The Daggers had to make do with a draw against Horsham (Image: Arfa/Griffiths Photographers)

Dagenham and Redbridge FC

Dagenham & Redbridge held by Horsham despite late chances

Stock image of a permit parking sign

Stock image of a permit parking sign

Barking and Dagenham Council

Controlled parking zones to cover WHOLE of Barking and Dagenham under new proposals

Dagenham 88 enjoyed the eighth race in the Elvis series hosted by Barking Roadrunners (Image: Dag88)

Dagenham 88 enjoyed the eighth race in the Elvis series hosted by Barking Roadrunners (Image: Dag88)

Barking Roadrunners

Barking Roadrunners and Dagenham 88 enjoy packed weekend of racing action

Club president David Wharf (right) presents a £3,000 cheque to Karen Cavanagh of the Stroke Association (Image: St Chad's)

Club president David Wharf (right) presents a £3,000 cheque to Karen Cavanagh of the Stroke Association (Image: St Chad's)

St Chad's Bowling Club

St Chad's bowlers celebrate titles and £3,000 charity fundraising success

Barking FC beat Ilford in a local derby on Saturday (Image: Terry Gilbert)

Barking FC beat Ilford in a local derby on Saturday (Image: Terry Gilbert)

Barking hit four past Ilford to bounce back from Heybridge Swifts setback

More young people will be eligible for free school meals this term (Image: PA)

More young people will be eligible for free school meals this term (Image: PA)

Free breakfast club

Back-to-school support expands with free meals and breakfast clubs

Comedian, TV presenter , naturalist and Humanist Bill Oddie died on July 25

Comedian, TV presenter , naturalist and Humanist Bill Oddie died on July 25

Remembering Bill Oddie and the Humanist values that shaped his remarkable life

Major improvement works at Dagenham Heathway have been completed but more alterations are set to come

Major improvement works at Dagenham Heathway have been completed but more alterations are set to come

Barking and Dagenham Council

Cycle lanes and parking changes in Dagenham Heathway complete - but more work to come

Pharmacists can assess symptoms, recommend treatment and advise if medical care is needed (Image: NHS NEL)

Pharmacists can assess symptoms, recommend treatment and advise if medical care is needed (Image: NHS NEL)

Parents urged to use pharmacies as school bugs spread this autumn

Dagenham Heathway may be redeveloped - here's everything we know about the proposal

Dagenham Heathway may be redeveloped - here's everything we know about the proposal

Barking and Dagenham Council

Everything we know about Heathway redevelopment including shopping centre demolition

Planning and development

Loft-conversion plans submitted for Baron Road home in Dagenham

Truro City beat Dagenham & Redbridge's winning run (Image: Dagenham & Redbridge FC)

Truro City beat Dagenham & Redbridge's winning run (Image: Dagenham & Redbridge FC)

National League South

Truro City end Dagenham & Redbridge's unbeaten start with convincing win

Dagenham 88's Timi Veerasamy celebrates after completing the Sydney Marathon

Dagenham 88's Timi Veerasamy celebrates after completing the Sydney Marathon

Barking Roadrunners

Barking Roadrunners and Dagenham 88 runners shine from Barking to Sydney

New members of the Barking and Dagenham Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards have met for the first time following their selection

New members of the Barking and Dagenham Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards have met for the first time following their selection

Local government

Neighbourhood boards in Barking and Dagenham meet for first time

A Dagenham resident has been ordered to pay more than £3,700 after repeatedly breaching a legal notice issued by Barking and Dagenham Council

A Dagenham resident has been ordered to pay more than £3,700 after repeatedly breaching a legal notice issued by Barking and Dagenham Council

Man fined and ordered to pay £3,700 after persistent noise complaints

Three gambling premises in Heathway, Dagenham

Three gambling premises in Heathway, Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham Council

'Everywhere you go in Barking you see gambling stores' - concern at number of bookies

St Chad's celebrate winning the Redbridge Afternoon League trophy

St Chad's celebrate winning the Redbridge Afternoon League trophy

St Chad's complete league and cup double with Redbridge Trophy triumph

Council leader Dominic Twomey joined representatives from Mayesbrook and Rippleside to start planning how the Pride in Place funding will be spent (Image: Jimmy Lee)

Council leader Dominic Twomey joined representatives from Mayesbrook and Rippleside to start planning how the Pride in Place funding will be spent (Image: Jimmy Lee)

Putting residents first is helping shape Barking and Dagenham's future

Footballers score for the community by tackling rubbish Image: Emdad Rahman

Footballers score for the community by tackling rubbish Image: Emdad Rahman

Love where you live: How small actions can make a big difference

Illicit tobacco and nicotine products worth more than £12,000 have been confiscated from shops across Barking and Dagenham following an intelligence-led enforcement operation targeting the illegal tobacco trade

Illicit tobacco and nicotine products worth more than £12,000 have been confiscated from shops across Barking and Dagenham following an intelligence-led enforcement operation targeting the illegal tobacco trade

Illicit tobacco worth more than £12,000 seized in Barking and Dagenham raids

The latest step has been taken in the proposed demolition and redevelopment of Dagenham Heathway

The latest step has been taken in the proposed demolition and redevelopment of Dagenham Heathway

Barking and Dagenham Council

Next step taken in plans to demolish Dagenham shopping centre for 500 new homes

A new restaurant was planned here in Porters Avenue, Dagenham but has been refused

A new restaurant was planned here in Porters Avenue, Dagenham but has been refused

Plans blocked for new Dagenham restaurant and takeaway 'too close to several schools'

A dramatic last-end between St Chad's and Elm Park saw the measure come out

A dramatic last-end between St Chad's and Elm Park saw the measure come out

St Chad's Bowling Club

St Chad's denied place in bowls final after dramatic last-end heartbreak

Members of Dagenham 88 Running Club were in New Zealand running a parkrun (Image: Dag88)

Members of Dagenham 88 Running Club were in New Zealand running a parkrun (Image: Dag88)

Roadrunners handicap battle continues as Dagenham 88 travels far and wide

A ladies-only South Asian Heritage Celebration enjoyed a D Bolly dance performance (Image: NMS)

A ladies-only South Asian Heritage Celebration enjoyed a D Bolly dance performance (Image: NMS)

North Meets South

Marks Gate Got Talent showcase celebrates local stars and community spirit

High Voltage Performing Arts adapts its style of music to its audiences (Image: HVPA)

High Voltage Performing Arts adapts its style of music to its audiences (Image: HVPA)

High Voltage Performing Arts

From swing to Mr Brightside: The journey of High Voltage

Fight for Peace is opening its doors to students unsure of their future after receiving their GCSE results (Image: Fight for Peace)

Fight for Peace is opening its doors to students unsure of their future after receiving their GCSE results (Image: Fight for Peace)

Fight for Peace

GCSE results day support on offer for Newham students weighing next steps

Planning and development

Plans submitted for Barking home to become children's care home

Barking Roadrunners Ron Vialls and Martin Page celebrate finishing the Clacton 10k

Barking Roadrunners Ron Vialls and Martin Page celebrate finishing the Clacton 10k

Barking Roadrunners

Barking Roadrunners and Dagenham 88 runners impress in busy week

Steve Aguis in winning action for St Chad's Bowling Club

Steve Aguis in winning action for St Chad's Bowling Club

Rising star Aguis reaches two St Chad's finals in remarkable week

Barking progressed to the Second Qualifying Round of the Isuzu FA Vase with a win over Marcelona (Image: Terry Gilbert)

Barking progressed to the Second Qualifying Round of the Isuzu FA Vase with a win over Marcelona (Image: Terry Gilbert)

Barking survive second-half scare to reach FA Vase second qualifying round

Damage to grass land in Rainham from July 25

Damage to grass land in Rainham from July 25

London Fire Brigade

London's dry summer highlights growing wildfire threat

The team at Shed Life have been 'professionalising' (Image: Marco Cecere)

The team at Shed Life have been 'professionalising' (Image: Marco Cecere)

Community-led Shed Life transforming lives at Thames Community Hub

Targeted patrols are helping to identify repeat shoplifters (Image: MPS)

Targeted patrols are helping to identify repeat shoplifters (Image: MPS)

Supt Biju Premnath

How local police are using technology to target prolific shoplifters

New-build council homes let at a social rent levels would relieve stress for many households (Image: PA)

New-build council homes let at a social rent levels would relieve stress for many households (Image: PA)

Housing crisis is causing heartbreak for too many local families

Planning and development

Further plans submitted for Beam Park development

Retrofit and refurbishment contractor McConnell has taken a 7,650 sq ft unit at Dagenham Logistics Hub, the £95m industrial development located on Rainham Road in the town

Retrofit and refurbishment contractor McConnell has taken a 7,650 sq ft unit at Dagenham Logistics Hub, the £95m industrial development located on Rainham Road in the town

Contractor takes unit in £95m Dagenham development plans

Have you ever found that a new development has been approved near your home and wished you had known about it sooner?

Have you ever found that a new development has been approved near your home and wished you had known about it sooner?

Planning and development

The free tool that keeps you informed about changes in Barking and Dagenham

Barking Roadrunners Dawn Curtis, Alison Fryatt and Chris Anastasi face the camera from the Chigwell and Epping Forest orienteering club's 60th anniversary (Image: BRR)

Barking Roadrunners Dawn Curtis, Alison Fryatt and Chris Anastasi face the camera from the Chigwell and Epping Forest orienteering club's 60th anniversary (Image: BRR)

Barking Roadrunners

Barking Roadrunners and Dagenham 88 athletes excel across events

Harshad Chavda and Ray Mansell get their hands on a well deserved trophy (Image: St Chad's)

Harshad Chavda and Ray Mansell get their hands on a well deserved trophy (Image: St Chad's)

St Chad's enjoy title glory after a week to remember on the green

L-R Barking and Dagenham council Leader Cllr Dominic Twomey, first place winners Abul and Nour, sponsor David from Chandlers Roofing Supplies, Housing Officer Emma and Cabinet Member for Housing, Adult Social Care and Health Cllr Maureen Worby

L-R Barking and Dagenham council Leader Cllr Dominic Twomey, first place winners Abul and Nour, sponsor David from Chandlers Roofing Supplies, Housing Officer Emma and Cabinet Member for Housing, Adult Social Care and Health Cllr Maureen Worby

Local government

B&D Council names winners of first-ever Gardener of the Year awards

Barking & Dagenham College (BDC) Football Academy celebrated a successful 2025/26 season at its inaugural Football Academy Presentation Afternoon

Barking & Dagenham College (BDC) Football Academy celebrated a successful 2025/26 season at its inaugural Football Academy Presentation Afternoon

College holds inaugural awards for football academy students

Members of Ab Phab Youth Club's Thrive group have been exploring digital animation (Image: Ab Phab)

Members of Ab Phab Youth Club's Thrive group have been exploring digital animation (Image: Ab Phab)

Ab Phab Youth Club

Young people bring creative ideas to life frame by frame

Planning and development

Supermarket car park in Dagenham set for NEW electric vehicle charging spots

Barking Roadrunners face the camera from Epping Forest

Barking Roadrunners face the camera from Epping Forest

Barking Roadrunners

Barking Roadrunners and Dagenham 88 members impress across busy week of racing

Para-swimmer Brock Whiston celebrates winning gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (Image: PA)

Para-swimmer Brock Whiston celebrates winning gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (Image: PA)

Romford's Brock Whiston strikes Commonwealth gold and record in Glasgow

Students starting university or residential college courses this autumn are being urged to get vaccinated against Meningitis B (Image: NHS NEL)

Students starting university or residential college courses this autumn are being urged to get vaccinated against Meningitis B (Image: NHS NEL)

NHS North East London

NHS launches MenB vaccine programme for students heading to university