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I am pleased to share that Citrus Training London has officially opened its doors today at Farley House on Freshwater Road, Dagenham

£2m training centre opens in Dagenham with capacity for 120 delegates daily

Students at Barking & Dagenham College got into the Halloween spirit with a host of spooky activities, including frightfully creative beauty treatments and a Thriller inspired performance

Students at Barking & Dagenham College got into the Halloween spirit with a host of spooky activities, including frightfully creative beauty treatments and a Thriller inspired performance

Barking and Dagenham students bring Michael Jackson’s Thriller to life

The Journalism Matters campaign runs from November 2 to 8, 2026.

The Journalism Matters campaign runs from November 2 to 8, 2026.

Journalism Matters

Andy Burnham hails local news as 'critical' as PM backs Journalism Matters campaign

The owners of 17 Plantagenet Gardens have been ordered to remove a front boundary fence

The owners of 17 Plantagenet Gardens have been ordered to remove a front boundary fence

Barking and Dagenham Council

Chadwell Heath homeowner ordered to remove fence 'installed without permission'

Barking Roadrunner Barry Rowell is all smiles after running the gruelling Beachy Head Marathon (Image: BRR)

Barking Roadrunner Barry Rowell is all smiles after running the gruelling Beachy Head Marathon (Image: BRR)

Barking Roadrunners

Barking runner Rowell battles tough conditions to conquer Beachy Head Marathon

Barking & Dagenham College students Ben Collison, Micheal Rhodes, James Mapp and Stefano Blankson stepped up for Hornchurch FC (Image: BDC)

Barking & Dagenham College students Ben Collison, Micheal Rhodes, James Mapp and Stefano Blankson stepped up for Hornchurch FC (Image: BDC)

Barking & Dagenham College

College quartet make the step up to senior football

Protective Services students at Barking & Dagenham College have been put through their paces by the British Army Engagement Team as they prepare to showcase their marching skills at a Remembrance Parade in November

Protective Services students at Barking & Dagenham College have been put through their paces by the British Army Engagement Team as they prepare to showcase their marching skills at a Remembrance Parade in November

Barking & Dagenham students train with Army team for Remembrance Parade

6 Venables Close has been issued with an enforcement notice

6 Venables Close has been issued with an enforcement notice

Planning and development

Homeowner ordered to tear down 'unauthorised' rear extension

The modern GP practice will be created in a commercial unit at Mulberry Circus

The modern GP practice will be created in a commercial unit at Mulberry Circus

Planning and development

Work to begin on £1m GP surgery in growing neighbourhood

Barking Roadrunners enjoyed a colourful race at Gravesend (Image: BRR)

Barking Roadrunners enjoyed a colourful race at Gravesend (Image: BRR)

Barking Roadrunners

Barking Road Runners and Dagenham 88 enjoy marathon and parkrun success

Robert Clack School

Robert Clack School

Barking and Dagenham's most in-demand secondary schools for Year 7 entries this year

The Admiral Vernon in Broad Street is being marketed for a new tenant

The Admiral Vernon in Broad Street is being marketed for a new tenant

Grade II listed Dagenham pub which appeared in Danny Dyer film listed for new tenancy

Robert Clack pupils get hands-on taste of college life

Robert Clack pupils get hands-on taste of college life

Robert Clack pupils get hands-on taste of college life in Dagenham

The volunteers with the mayor

The volunteers with the mayor

Talking newspaper marks 50 years of keeping Barking and Dagenham connected

Thames View Infant School is the most in-demand primary school in Barking and Dagenham

Thames View Infant School is the most in-demand primary school in Barking and Dagenham

Revealed - Barking and Dagenham's most in-demand primary schools for 2026/27 entries

The ribbon cutting event at the opening of the library

The ribbon cutting event at the opening of the library

Pupils shape new Grafton Primary library named Our Book Haven

A new Morrisons Daily store is opening in Barking

A new Morrisons Daily store is opening in Barking

Major supermarket chain opens brand new store in Barking TOMORROW

Amber Hood, from Dagenham

Amber Hood, from Dagenham

Dagenham woman takes three awards and reaches Miss England finals

Barking and Dagenham unveils autumn events programme packed with fun

Barking Roadrunners Barry Rowell, Debra Jean-Baptiste and Martin Page face the camera at the Tiptree 10 (Image: BRR)

Barking Roadrunners Barry Rowell, Debra Jean-Baptiste and Martin Page face the camera at the Tiptree 10 (Image: BRR)

Barking Roadrunners

Barking Road Runners and Dagenham 88 rack up the miles during busy racing weekend

£1.2 million Sport England investment to help make physical activity part of everyday life in Barking and Dagenham

£1.2 million Sport England investment to help make physical activity part of everyday life in Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham secures £1.2m to make everyday physical activity accessible

The stabbings were reported on Terrace Walk and Fanshawe Crescent just minutes apart

The stabbings were reported on Terrace Walk and Fanshawe Crescent just minutes apart

London Ambulance Service

Two people in hospital after stabbings just minutes apart in Dagenham

A 20-year-old woman died after a crash outside this Asda store in Dagenham

A 20-year-old woman died after a crash outside this Asda store in Dagenham

Young woman, 20, dies after car struck lamppost outside Dagenham Asda

David Burns, Managing Director of Bellway’s Barking Project Team, at the summit of Mont Blanc.

David Burns, Managing Director of Bellway’s Barking Project Team, at the summit of Mont Blanc.

Managing director conquers Mont Blanc in £7,815 charity climb for children

Barking Roadrunners face the camera from Southend where the club ran its penultimate 2026 Grand Prix race

Barking Roadrunners face the camera from Southend where the club ran its penultimate 2026 Grand Prix race

Barking Roadrunners

A channel swim, Southend success and marathon miles for Barking runners

Maramureseanul Ltd

Maramureseanul Ltd

Shop director and company ordered to pay £11,700 over illicit goods at two stores

Dagenham 88 athletes face the camera from Westminster (Image: Dag88)

Dagenham 88 athletes face the camera from Westminster (Image: Dag88)

Barking Roadrunners

Barking Roadrunners and Dagenham 88 rack up strong weekend performances

All of the winners

All of the winners

TfL garden competition winners revealed after ‘Tiny Forest’ project transforms centre

Seating outside the shed

Seating outside the shed

Shed Life marks first year with accessible community space and free weekly sessions

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Waltham Forest College Open Event

School team with Fabio

School team with Fabio

BD Group wins award for plant-based school menus serving 17,200 pupils daily

Konrad Peczkowicz, 26 recently donated his stem cells to a stranger in need, 10 years after he signed up to the Anthony Nolan register at school in Dagenham

Konrad Peczkowicz, 26 recently donated his stem cells to a stranger in need, 10 years after he signed up to the Anthony Nolan register at school in Dagenham

Barking man, 26, donates stem cells to stranger after 10 years on register

The more than £150,000 in seized cash

The more than £150,000 in seized cash

Three men arrested after £150,000 cash seized in vehicle crime raids

London Cycling Festival to come to Barking for the first time this month

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

13 Medals have been won for Romford & Dagenham Taekwondo at the Scottish Championships

13 Medals have been won for Romford & Dagenham Taekwondo at the Scottish Championships

Romford and Dagenham taekwondo club wins 13 medals at Scottish Championships

Major new food hub opens to support thousands of residents in Barking and Dagenham

Major new food hub opens to support thousands of residents in Barking and Dagenham

BIG Heart Food Hub opens in Barking to deliver 10 tonnes of food weekly

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

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'

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London to welcome WorldSkills UK National Finals for 2027 and 2028

Ibis London Barking is one of seven hotels purchased by Starboard Hotels in partnership with LaSalle Investment Management

Ibis London Barking is one of seven hotels purchased by Starboard Hotels in partnership with LaSalle Investment Management

East London hotel joins major seven-property acquisition deal

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

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

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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

Caroline in the centre with the care team

Caroline in the centre with the care team

Barking skincare ambassador creates 40 care packages for carers

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

Emerge East at Barking Riverside

Emerge East at Barking Riverside

Top DJ announced as headliner for free East London festival