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Former Barking player hopes to 'Inspire Minds Through Sport'

Thu, 15:00

Former Barking player Darelle Russell and Dagenham & Redbridge defender Nathan Smith with pupils at St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Former Barking player Darelle Russell is hoping to help youngsters get more out of sport.

Paddon siblings collect medals at G-Force Championships

Wed, 16:00

Danielle (left) and Andrew Paddon of Elite Tang Soo Do (pic: Elite Tang Soo Do)

Danielle Paddon took gold and bronze in Warwickshire, while brother Andrew collected silver

Fed Cup squad join up with West Ham Women for tennis football fun at Copper Box

Wed, 13:34

Great Britain Fed Cup players and West Ham Women at the Olympic Park (pic Getty Images for LTA)

Great Britain’s female players joined up with West Ham United Women this week ahead of the Fed Cup World Group play-off at the Copper Box Arena.

Eastbury Community School pupil Baig wins national title

Wed, 13:00

Eastbury Community School's Maliha Baig triumphed at the the Under-12 National Cup in Blackpool (pic: Trevor Parsons)

Youngsters triumphed in national table tennis event in Blackpool

School Sport: Barking Abbey girls net basketball gold

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Barking Abbey pupils celebrate their basketball success

Barking Abbey’s under-14 girls won basketball gold at the London Youth Games.

Tennis: GB relishing Fed Cup test in London

Saturday, April 6, 2019

Anne Keothavong, captain of Great Britain, cheers on her side during their Fed Cup tie at University of Bath in February (pic Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Preparations for Great Britain’s Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group II play-Off with Kazakhstan are gathering pace with less than two weeks to go before its historic debut in London.

Verrier on top form for TKJ in Ealing

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Toshi Kazoku Judokwai members show off their medals from the Ealing Judo Easter Event (pic: TKJ)

The latest news from the Toshi Kazoku Judokwai club

Mayfield basketball team win Redbridge Cup

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Mayfield's Sixth Form basketball team won the Redbridge Cup (pic: Mayfield School)

The latest sports news from Mayfield School

Dagenham's Adams win Southern Area youth title

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Dagenham's Billy Adams (right) celebrates his win (pic: Dagenham BC)

The latest news from Dagenham BC

Dagenham youngsters on top form as club put on thrilling show at Roundhouse venue

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Dagenham BC hosted a show at the Roundhouse on Sunday (pic: Dagenham BC)

The latest news from Dagenham BC

National success for Romford & Dagenham's Smith

Friday, March 29, 2019

Romford & Dagenham's Harrison Smith (pic: TAGB)

The latest news from Romford & Dagenham Tae Kwon Do club

Boxing: Okolie 'very difficult to beat' says Hearn

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Lawrence Okolie (right) knocks down Wadi Camacho during their British and Commonwealth Championship bout at the Copper Box Arena, London.

Cruiserweight Lawrence Okolie ‘is going to be very difficult to beat’ as a world title fight looms, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.

Okolie wants New York world title shot with Lebedev after fine stoppage win over Wadi

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Sam Frost

Lawrence Okolie is ushered away from Wadi Camacho (pic Natalie Mayhew, Butterfly Boxing)

Lawrence Okolie has his eyes on a trip to New York City in the summer to fight for a world title after his win over Wadi Camacho on Saturday.

School Sport: Barking Abbey chase national hat-trick in final

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Barking Abbey School celebrate winnng the ESFA Under-18 Girls' Schools Trophy final at Meadow Lane in March 2018 (pic Garry Griffiths/ThreeFiveThree Photography)

Barking Abbey School will look to make it a hat-trick of national titles when they take on Thomas Telford at AFC Fylde’s Mill Farm Stadium on Wednesday.

Boxing: Dagenham's Flack edged out in national final

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Sonny Flack with coaches Sean O’Sullivan and James Cole

Dagenham Boxing Club’s Sonny Flack was edged out in his England Boxing National junior cadet final at the Magna Centre in Rotherham.

Opinion F1 Podcast: 2019 Australian GP review, Bottas' challenge and Bahrain preview

Wednesday, March 27, 2019 Michael Bailey

The NR F1 Podcast reflects on all the Formula 1 action from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, won by Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas - and looks ahead to Bahrain.

The NR F1 Podcast talks Valtteri Bottas’s Melbourne win, the Mercedes and Ferrari Australian Grand Prix conundrum and looks ahead to Formula 1 in Bahrain.

Budjei triumphs for Barking & Dagenham in Stratford

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Barking & Dagenham's Tilly Malbon competes in Redbridge (pic: B&DCC)

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Okolie wipes out Camacho to boost hopes of world title tilt

Monday, March 25, 2019 Sam Frost at the Copper Box Arena

Lawrence Okolie celebrates beating Wadi Camacho during their British and Commonwealth Championship bout at the Copper Box Arena, London.

Lawrence Okolie edged closer to a world tile shot after a fourth-round stoppage win over London rival Wadi Camacho at the Copper Box Arena in Stratford on Saturday.

Camacho: I'll prove doubters wrong and beat Okolie

Friday, March 22, 2019

Lawrence Okolie (left) and Wadi Camacho will meet at the Copper Box Arena this weekend (pic: Steven Paston/PA)

Canning Town’s Wadi Camacho will start as a sizeable underdog when he faces Hackney’s Lawrence Okolie, the unbeaten British cruiserweight king, on Saturday.

Cruiserweight rivals Okolie and Camacho ready to do battle on Matchroom show

Thursday, March 21, 2019 Len Whaley

British rivals to meet at the Copper Box Arena this weekend

TKJ's Machovas is crowned national schools champion

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Toshi Kazoku Judokwai's Harry Machovas (right) celebrates his success at the British Schools Judo Championships (pic: TKJ)

The latest news from the Toshi Kazoku Judokwai club

Street League skateboarding returns to the Copper Box Arena

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Helena Long and Alex Decunha in action at the Street League Skateboarding World Tour Launch at the Copper Box Arena (Pic: Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

The world’s most prestigious skateboarding competition will return to London this May as the countdown to the sports’ historic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics continues.

Dagenham's Flack primed for national semi-final

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

The latest news from the local boxing scene (pic: David Davies/PA)

The latest news from the Dagenham Boxing Club

Warrilow impresses for Barking & Dagenham in Stratford

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Leah Warrilow of Barking & Dagenham Cycling Club (pic: B&DCC)

The latest news from the Barking & Dagenham Cycling Club

Barking & Dagenham members brave high wins to compete in Brighton

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Barking & Dagenham's Oviudu Tataru and Damian Dodd in action in Brighton (pic: B&DCC)

The latest news from the Barking & Dagenham Cycling Club

Opinion F1 Podcast: 2019 season preview as Australian GP awaits Ferrari and co

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Michael Bailey

The NR F1 Podcast previews what promises to be a superb the 2019 Formula 1 season - including rookie seasons for Brits, Alex Albon and George Russell

The NR F1 Podcast previews the 2019 Formula 1 season and Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne – where Mercedes and Ferrari prepare to do battle once more.

Mullender aims to upset the odds against British champion Williams

Friday, March 8, 2019 Len Whaley

Middleweight Joe Mullender (pic: Steven Paston/PA)

The latest boxing news from Barking & Dagenham

Video Snooker legend Steve Davis launches Barking and Dagenham business awards

Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Jon King

Snooker player Steve Davis OBE launches the Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Picture: KEN MEARS

Snooker legend Steve Davis proved he definitely isn’t “boring” as he launched this year’s Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce business awards.

Slade claims maiden success in Dagenham colours

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Jayden Slade (right) of Dagenham BC (pic: Dagenham BC)

The latest news from the Dagenham Boxing Club

WBBL: BA London Lions 70 Newcastle Eagles 56

Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Kristie Velasquez

Action from the WBBL match between BA London Lions and Newcastle Eagles (pic Graham Hodges)

Following a tough loss at Sheffield Hatters, BA London Lions bounced back with a win against Newcastle Eagles.

Dagenham Boxing Club see youngsters record wins, but bad cut ends Bankole hopes

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Dagenham Police & Community Boxing Club had several of their boxers in action at the weekend, earning their share of success.

School Sport: Ballerz celebrate milestone at Henry Green Primary

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Aaron Hunwicks celebrates the 500th participant at his Ballerz holiday camps with Councillor Evelyn Carpenter and Jackie Withnall, chair of governors at Henry Green (pic Bili-Mae Latimer)

Henry Green Primary School has been hosting the Ballerz Holiday Club since August 2016 and celebrated having their 500th participant during the half-term break.

Barking & Dagenham enjoy superb one-two finishes in Brighton

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Barking & Dagenham Cycling Club youngsters at the meet at Preston Park (pic: B&DCC)

The latest news from the Barking & Dagenham Cycling Club

Daggers boxers help London retain crown as young stars impress on latest club show

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Ned Keating

The London squad face the camera after their match against Western Counties (pic: Dagenham BC)

The latest news from Dagenham Boxing Club

Budjei brothers celebrate double joy for Barking & Dagenham Cycling Club

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Barking & Dagenham Cycling Club members face the camera (pic: B&DCC)

The latest news from the Barking & Dagenham Cycling Club

WBBL Trophy: BA London Lions 92 Essex Rebels 66

Saturday, February 16, 2019

London Lions WBBL squad face the camera (pic Graham Hodges)

The BA London Lions claimed an impressive 92-66 win over Essex Rebels in their WBBL Trophy encounter.

Hockey: Double defeat for GB in Australia

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Great Britain's men huddle before play (pic GB Hockey)

Great Britain’s men were defeated 2-0 by Australia while the GB women fell to a 3-0 loss in the latest FIH Pro League double header in Perth.

Barking youngsters claim national titles

Friday, February 15, 2019

Barking's Christopher Berry (centre) celebrates his Boxing Alliance National Schools Championships title win (pic: Barking BC)

The latest news from Barking Boxing Club

Impressive medal haul for TKJ youngsters

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

The Toshi Kazoku Judokwai squad face the camera (pic: Toshi Kazoku Judokwai)

The latest news from the Toshi Kazoku Judokwai club

TKO Barking Amateur Boxing Club reopens after finding a new home

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Jon King

The grand opening of TKO Barking Amateur Boxing Club on Monday night. Picture: PAUL PEPPARD

A boxing club that lost its premises last year has proved it was down but not out after finding a new home.

Barking & Dagenham pair secure second place in Winter Series

Monday, February 11, 2019

Barking & Dagenham Cycling Club coach Robert Reid (middle) with Emanuel Budjei (left) and Amy Harvey (pic: B&DCC)

The latest news from the Barking & Dagenham Cycling Club

Hockey: Mixed fortunes for GB in New Zealand

Monday, February 11, 2019

Great Britain's men celebrate a goal against New Zealand (pic GB Hockey)

Great Britain’s men earned an emphatic 6-2 win over New Zealand in the FIH Pro League, but the women lost 5-1 to their rivals in the double-header in Christchurch.

Carole Nash MCN Motorcyle Show returns to Excel

Thursday, February 7, 2019 Jacob Ranson

Action from the Michelin Thunderdome at last year's Carole Nash MCN show (Pic: Hole Shot PR)

After a bumper 2018 show, which saw over 40,000 motorcycle fans flock to London’s ExCeL Centre, the annual Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show is returning in February (15-17th) with all the latest models, rare customs, racing celebrations, biking celebs and more live action than ever before.

School Sport: Robert Clack boys book Essex Cup semi-final spot

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Robert Clack's year 11 squad (pic Pete Goyette)

Robert Clack’s year 11 boys booked a place in the semi-finals of the Essex Cup with a 3-1 win at Debden Park.

School Sport: Plenty for Robert Clack pupils to cheer

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Robert Clack's year seven football team hosted the Anne Frank Gymnasium School from Germany recently

Pupils from Dagenham’s Robert Clack School have had plenty to cheer in their sporting exploits recently.

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