Police promise tougher action on prostitution on Ilford Lane
Concerns about prostitution along Ilford Lane saw fed-up residents hold a public meeting in the midst of where the criminal behaviour occurs.
Barking Rotary club puts on ‘magical’ day out for children with special needs
Hundreds of youngsters enjoyed a “magical” outing yesterday as Barking Rotary club put on a circus to remember.
Barking man, 52, charged with sharing terrorist publications
A 52-year-old man is to appear in court charged with terror offences.
Barking and Dagenham Council reassure high rise residents after Grenfell Tower blaze
Fire safety checks in council high rises will be stepped up after a devastating fire claimed the lives of at least six people in the early hours of this morning.
Sisters organise Barking bus for Grenfell Tower donations
Two sisters have organised a bus to transport donations to victims of the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower.
Man arrested on suspicion of GBH after Forest Gate stabbing
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of GBH after a stabbing yesterday afternoon.
‘Surrogate father’ convicted of rape after meeting boy, 14, at Elm Park station
A “surrogate father” who raped and sexually abused a teenage boy has been convicted.
‘Surrogate father’ found guilty of raping boy, 14, in Dagenham
A “surrogate father” who raped and sexually abused a teenage boy has been convicted.
Dagenham junior school upgraded to ‘good’ after controversial academy conversion
Teachers have overcome “immense challenges” to transform their school’s fortunes, an Ofsted report has found.
