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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

Education changed my life. Now, it could change yours

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

Barking and Dagenham Town Hall

Barking and Dagenham Town Hall

Local government

Residents invited to help shape borough's future

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'

Deuce Lounge is in London Road, Barking

Deuce Lounge is in London Road, Barking

The 'very disturbing' Barking nightclub facing backlash over plans to open until 5am

Waltham Forest College celebrates outstanding results and ambitious futures

Historic Thames wharf sold as investors target scarce London industrial land

Historic Thames wharf sold as investors target scarce London industrial land

Historic wharf sold amid demand for scarce industrial land

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

Calvin Bailey MP, with Dr Sarah Dracass (left) and Marion Reilly (right), outside ICAH

Calvin Bailey MP, with Dr Sarah Dracass (left) and Marion Reilly (right), outside ICAH

3 NEW 24-hour mental health hubs to open in north east London

St Chad’s Bowls Club is working to better reflect the diversity of its local community — and is encouraging both the public and its own members to embrace a more inclusive future

St Chad’s Bowls Club is working to better reflect the diversity of its local community — and is encouraging both the public and its own members to embrace a more inclusive future

Bowls club takes steps to make everyone feel welcome

Georgia Kongolo from Barking

Georgia Kongolo from Barking

Barking teen to perform in major ballet production alongside professionals

Luke Jerram in the studio, 2026

Luke Jerram in the studio, 2026

Giant immersive pollen grain installation gives a bee’s-eye view of Barking Riverside

Barking Town Centre will come alive on August 23 with Summer Streets, an afternoon of free, family‑friendly entertainment at the Short Blue Place

Barking Town Centre will come alive on August 23 with Summer Streets, an afternoon of free, family‑friendly entertainment at the Short Blue Place

Town set to be transformed with free live entertainment and street food

Firefighters, paramedics and police officers attended

Firefighters, paramedics and police officers attended

London Ambulance Service

Male taken to hospital after crash blocks road in Dagenham

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Dagenham vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations

Suzanne Maylen, 60, from Rainham

Suzanne Maylen, 60, from Rainham

Rainham woman first to receive pioneering epilepsy brain device

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

Flytipping in Hedgemans Road

Flytipping in Hedgemans Road

Three fly-tippers ordered to pay more than £2,200 in fines

New City College

New City College

Discover an outstanding experience at New City College

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

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

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

Some of the team at the Elective Surgical Hub in the King George Hospital

Some of the team at the Elective Surgical Hub in the King George Hospital

Hospital breaks record by performing 20 surgeries in one day

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

The upper floors of a pub and hotel in Barking could become an HMO for 20 people

The upper floors of a pub and hotel in Barking could become an HMO for 20 people

Upper floors of Barking pub and hotel could become new HMO space for TWENTY people

Free, flexible adult courses at Waltham Forest College

Residents warned to watch out for counterfeit football shirts ahead of new season

Residents warned to watch out for counterfeit football shirts ahead of new season

Fake football shirts seized in Barking and Dagenham as fans issued warning

Manor Junior School's 1976 book balancing champion Lucas Vigilante returns to school 50 years later to get his certificate signed by headteacher Clare D'Netto

Manor Junior School's 1976 book balancing champion Lucas Vigilante returns to school 50 years later to get his certificate signed by headteacher Clare D'Netto

'My school didn't sign my 1976 book balancing certificate - I wouldn't let it lie'

An aerial shot of Emerge East

An aerial shot of Emerge East

International artist to unveil major new installation at festival

Robertson's Fishing Tackle in Dagenham will be split into three separate shops

Robertson's Fishing Tackle in Dagenham will be split into three separate shops

Empty Dagenham fishing shop will be transformed months after closure

E.ON and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham have set out a shared ambition to make energy more affordable for 3,500 families across the borough

E.ON and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham have set out a shared ambition to make energy more affordable for 3,500 families across the borough

Local government

Thousands of east London homes to be upgraded through partnership

Barking & Dagenham College proudly celebrated the exceptional talent, creativity and achievements of its learners at the highly anticipated Creative Showcase 2026

Barking & Dagenham College proudly celebrated the exceptional talent, creativity and achievements of its learners at the highly anticipated Creative Showcase 2026

College hosts creative showcase of student work

Barking Roadrunners Trevor and Cristina Cooper celebrate finished the London Triathlon (Image: BRR)

Barking Roadrunners Trevor and Cristina Cooper celebrate finished the London Triathlon (Image: BRR)

Barking Roadrunners

Strong performances across the board for local running clubs

Tyna Mungulu Khida caught on CCTV dumping rubbish

Tyna Mungulu Khida caught on CCTV dumping rubbish

Barking and Dagenham Council

Dagenham woman caught on camera dumping rubbish at fly-tipping hotspot

More than 113,000 illicit cigarette sticks with an estimated street value of over £102,000 have been seized in one of the largest illegal tobacco hauls ever uncovered in Barking and Dagenham

More than 113,000 illicit cigarette sticks with an estimated street value of over £102,000 have been seized in one of the largest illegal tobacco hauls ever uncovered in Barking and Dagenham

More than 100,000 illegal cigarettes found above east London shop

Waltham Forest College tops London for 16–18 student achievement