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DJ equipment seized in repeat noise nuisance case
Officers executed a warrant at a property in Dagenham on June 10, after Barking and Dagenham Council received ongoing reports of loud amplified music.
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A third of renters are facing a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder
A third of renters are saving £100 a month or less and face a 35-year slog to get on the property ladder – with the goalposts moving if house prices climb.
Bill payers face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff
Bill payers could face a £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to a fixed energy tariff in the next seven days.
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College campus transformed into a celebration of global heritage
Barking & Dagenham College marked the occasion with a lively event at its Rush Green campus.
Vacant Barking site could get temporary working yard
Here are the planning applications validated and decided by Barking and Dagenham Council this week.
Record-breaking June heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' in 1976, scientists say
The recent heatwave that has shattered records has intensified warnings about the pace and impact of climate change across Europe.
Dagenham social space warns it will close if 'community support doesn't arrive soon'
Dagenham Trades Hall in Charlotte Road, Dagenham may need to close if the community doesn't start supporting it soon, according to its director.
Plan could change how one Barking property is lived in
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council this week.
New 'alternative London plan' offers very different vision for the city's future
Abhisikta Roy from Thames Life examines a new ‘caring city’ plan aiming to reshape London by putting people, communities and wellbeing ahead of profit-led development.
Barking and Dagenham school pupils visit world famous scientific landmark
Year 12 students from Mayfield School in Dagenham travelled to Geneva, where they visited the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN)
Decision made on plans for new M&S store and 'market square' at Queen's Hospital
A decision has been made on plans for a new Marks & Spencer at Queen's Hospital.
Is Halifax down? Users report issues with banking app and login error
Halifax users have reported issues with the bank this morning (June 23), including issues with login and the app not loading.
A year of delays laid out in Gallows Corner timeline - as no end in sight for project
As we hit one year since Gallows Corner was first closed for works, we look back at the timeline of what has happened in the last 12 months.
Photos show Gallows Corner a year on from full closure as 'underground' work ongoing
Drone photos have captured the ongoing water works at Gallows Corner - a year since the full closure started.
Dagenham school where Ofsted says pupils' personal development is 'exceptional'
The Sydney Russell School in Dagenham received a glowing report following a recent Ofsted inspection.
Social media app X down as thousands of users report issues with app and website
X users have reported issues with the app, feed and timeline, and the website itself this afternoon (June 22).
Decision made on Rush Green HMO after resident opposition
A decision has been made on a planned HMO in Horace Avenue, Rush Green which had a 100-strong petition lodged against it.
Andy Burnham's full statement following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation
Andy Burnham has shared a statement following the news that Sir Keir Starmer has resigned from his position as Prime Minister today (June 22).
Nigel Farage calls for 'general election at the soonest date' in explosive statement
Nigel Farage has called for a general election after Sir Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister this morning.
How the next UK Prime Minister will be decided - and why you won't have a say
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - but how will his replacement be decided?