Barking and Dagenham Council recognised for work to tackle domestic abuse
Barking and Dagenham Council has been accredited by a national charity for the way it helps employees who experience domestic abuse.
Manor Park girl to cut off 15 inches of hair for charity on her eighth birthday
A schoolgirl from Manor Park has been growing her hair for four years so that she can cut it off for charity on her birthday.
Chinese New Year celebrations in Tower Hamlets
Activities will be held across Tower Hamlets to welcome in the Chinese New Year.
Hollyoaks actor features in Stratford Circus play shining spotlight on racism in football
A play that shines a spotlight on racism in football featuring a Hollyoaks actor is coming to Stratford Circus Arts Centre.
Illustration workshop at Dagenham museum
A free illustration workshop is coming to a museum in Dagenham.
Olympic volleyball player visits Rush Green Primary School
An Olympic volleyball player has visited Rush Green Primary School after their win at a borough-wide competition.
New green schemes to help small businesses and market traders reduce emissions
New projects to help businesses become greener and make the borough’s air cleaner are set to be launched.
Holocaust Memorial Day observed with Barking service
Councillors and pupils stood together in Barking Town Square to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Chadwell Heath schools bring back lollipop patrols to make crossings safer
Two schools in Chadwell Heath have brought back school crossing patrol officers to protect their pupils.
A ‘dark secret’ awaits guests at Secret Theatre Project’s Bethnal Green show
An immersive theatre show full of murder and intrigue is opening at a five star hotel.
