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Dagenham film studios backer set to open second site in Barking

Cllr Darren Rodwell with Lisa Dee, head of Film LBBD inside one of the warehouses at The Wharf in Barking.

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The Los Angeles based media giant behind Dagenham's film studio is to open a second site in the borough. Hackman Capital Partners (HCP) has struck a deal with the council to lease two warehouses in Barking which will be converted into...
Workers in Ford Dagenham production line

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Ford chooses Dagenham to make new Transit engines

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Barking Fish Centre in Station Parade.

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Barking fishmonger shut down for Covid breaches

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New Spitalfields Market

Flower markets appeal to be allowed to open in time for Mother's Day

Rachael Burford, Local Democracy Reporting Service

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Dagenham MP Jon Cruddas backs Thames Freeport bid

Jon Cruddas, Dagenham & Rainham MP

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File photo dated 06/10/11 of a trainee bricklayer as careers advice for school-leavers is in a state

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Barking and Dagenham College head of business shares apprenticeship tips

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Docklands landmarks and developments. The Thames Barrier

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Barking MP and council clash as row breaks out over Dagenham freeport

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Structural engineer and architect working with blueprints discuss at the outdoors construction site.

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Plan for Jobs scheme is helping economy bounce back

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Shipping containers are unloaded from a cargo ship at the Port of Felixstowe in Suffolk

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Why your business must act now to continue trading with Europe

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Why not take part in one of Archant's business webinars?

Local businesses invited to series of digital marketing webinars

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Docklands landmarks and developments. The Thames Barrier

Business

Town hall backs Dagenham freeport bid

Jon King

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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak leaves No 11 Downing Street

Business

Rishi Sunak urged to do more for Barking and Dagenham's small businesses

Jon King

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Babycare of Dagenham store manager Ellie Brand with owner Morris Shiraji and his daughter Melody standing in front of...

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Shop local: Hope - and customer loyalty - helping Dagenham baby shop to...

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The new London 1 data centre in Dagenham

New data centre opens in Dagenham

Sophie Cox and Rachael Burford

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Shoppers on Oxford Street in London, as non-essential shops in England open their doors to customers

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What are the new rules as London moves to Tier 3 restrictions?

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Donna pike and her team

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Shop local: Dagenham businesswoman vows to fight till her last breath to...

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The location of the industrial site in Dagenham. Picture: Colliers International

New industrial units to be developed in Dagenham

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PORT OF DOVER: New border controls will be introduced in stages up until July 1, 2021 Picture: con

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Time’s running out – is your business ready for a new start with Europe?

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Emma Moon, second left, and her staff at Scruffy's dog grooming salon. Picture: Nadja Noel

Shop Local: How a Chadwell Heath grooming salon coped during Covid

Nadja Noel

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Ersan Aygan, who owns Bon Appetit cafe. Picture: Nadja Noel

Shop Local: Chadwell Heath businesses on battling the challenges of...

Nadja Noel

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An artist's rendition of the film studios planned for Dagenham East. Picture: Be First

The Sopranos studio owner signs deal to build Dagenham film studios

Rachael Burford Local Democracy Reporter

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The council has issued B&M with a legal order demanding it enforce face masks in its Barking and Dagenham stores. Picture:...

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Town hall issues B&M with legal order over face masks

Jon King

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Artist's impression of the Dagenham film studios. Picture: Be First

Councillors agree to lease Dagenham film studios site to operator who...

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We put your Covid questions to a Dagenham GP, we regularly highlight the great things being done by

Our journalism matters now more than ever

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SUPPORT MEASURES: The UK Government announced a £705 million funding package for border infrastructu

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Let’s get ready for new way of doing business

Sophie Stainthorpe

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Billy Davies has scooped a national award. Picture:

Dagenham manager scoops award after tackling youngsters who targetted...

Jon King

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The Deuce Lounge in London Road, Barking, was accused of holding a party with no social distancing.

Barking nightclub shut down for alleged Covid breach

Rachael Burford

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Views are being sought on a proposed new workspace hub which could be built in Barking. Picture: Be

Views sought on plans for Barking industrial estate workspace hub

Jon King

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Council Leader Darren Rodwell officially launched Beam Energy at Eastbury Primary School in January

Beam Energy customers could transfer to British Gas after sale of local...

Jon King

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The Barking and Dagenham Post has new owners.

New owner for newspaper group

Lindsay Jones

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