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Girls welcome launch of new centre
OVER THE last four years, Mayor Lutfur Rahman has lived up to his promises and transformed the Tower Hamlets Youth Service. Gone are the Biggs days, when the Labour Mayor expected young people to share just eight hubs across the borough with a range of other services. Local youth centres have been o...
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Labour: We haven’t a clue. Send Help.
IT’S NEVER easy for a political party to write its manifesto. Usually the problem is how to condense all their aspirations, all the things they want to achieve, into a short snappy statement that people will read. But when it comes to the May 2026 elections for the Mayor and councillors of Tower H...
Witness appeal after Rainham crash and death mystery
MYSTERY surrounds a collision involving a single motor vehicle in Rainham last October – which was followed by police finding the body of a man. There are two facts that police know. •A collision happened at about 8.30pm on Thursday, 2nd October at the A1306 junction with Launders Lane. A blue 2...
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London Underground closures and changes you need to be aware of this weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (February 13 to February 15) and don't be caught out.
A13 blocked for over an hour due to 'police incident'
The A13 was blocked near Barking both ways due to a police incident between the A406 North Circular by Beckton Roundabout and River Road today (February 11). Follow our blog for updates.
'Heartbeat' of The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72, band confirms
'Heartbeat' of the The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died at the age of 72, the band has confirmed in a statement
Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years
Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years – filled with nostalgia.
Half a tonne of waste collected from Barking estate in day of action
Barking and Dagenham Council and Reside led a clean-up on Gascoigne Estate, tackling fly-tipping, litter and waste disposal issues.
Plans for seven-person HMO in major Dagenham road dubbed 'detrimental'
Plans for a seven-person HMO in Heathway, Dagenham have been refused by Barking and Dagenham Council.
Blueprint draft released for plans to 'transform' Dagenham Heathway
Draft plans for the "transformation" of one of Dagenham Heathway have been released - including a proposal to redevelop Heathway Shopping Centre. A public consultation is set to begin.
Barking and Dagenham named the worst borough to live in London
Barking and Dagenham has been named the worst borough to live in Greater London in a 2026 study by Garrington Property Finders.
Abdus Samad of Vantage Accident Management Group joins London Bangla Press Club as Corporate Member
ABDUS SAMAD, Chief Executive Officer of Vantage Accident Management Group, has pledged his full support to the London Bangla Press Club after joining the organisation as a corporate member. Addressing the Honourable President and respected members of the Club, Abdus Samad described it as a great hon...
Photos show new Gallows Corner flyover moving another step closer to completion
Waterproofing of the new Gallows Corner flyover appears to have begun as the project moves closer to completion.
Plans for 184 new supported living flats in Rush Green set for first decision
Plans for more than 180 supported living flats in Rush Green are set to gain initial approval from Barking & Dagenham Council.
Superdrug reveals plans to open 30 new stores in 2026 - full list of confirmed sites
Superdrug has revealed plans to open 30 new stores across the UK in 2026, creating around 600 jobs - here are the locations of the sites confirmed so far.
McSweeney falls on sword in desperate move to save Starmer
STARMER knows this is serious. It was bad enough when an enlivened Kemi Badenoch seized the gift of the Mandelson scandal to give the Prime Minister a firm telling off in the House of Commons – but now his own side is turning on him too. Prominent Labour MPs and old grandees are queueing up ... Th...
As it happened - 'fire alert' at Upminster suspends Tube line
A "fire alert" at Upminster Underground Station part suspended the District Line.
Baby milk crisis: more toxins found
AFTER TWO product recalls, we now have a third recall. All the recalls were issued worldwide, involving some 60 countries. The actions are being taken because cereulide, a toxin which can cause vomiting and stomach cramps, has been found in the formula. Thirty-six babies in the UK have already been ...
Mum and child saved from illegal eviction and homelessness
A mother and child who faced being thrown out of their home were allowed back after an illegal eviction was stopped in its tracks by a quick-thinking Barking and Dagenham Council officer,
Knitted gifts delivered to hospital by shopping centre craft group
Keen knitters at Mercury's Breakfast Club donate handmade items to Queen's Hospital, Romford, supporting babies and parents in neonatal and antenatal wards.