First-time marathon runner from Forest Gate gets ready to step up
A counsellor and first-time marathon runner has told of her inspiration to take the leap from 10 to 40 kilometres.
Barking and Dagenham social care funding drops by £6,000
Social care funding in Barking and Dagenham fell by more than £6,000 in the space of six years, according to figures released by the council.
London Marathon: East Ham family running for cancer charity that helped Jamie, seven
The family of a young boy who fought a rare form of cancer will take to the streets for the London Marathon in aid of a charity that supported them.
London Marathon: Dagenham teacher inspiring pupils
A teacher at a Dagenham school is inspiring pupils with her bid to take on the London Marathon.
East Ham First World War hero honoured with Cenotaph stone
A war hero who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his service in the First World War has been honoured with a commemorative stone.
Age Concern Tower Hamlets is given an ‘outstanding’ rating
A care provider in Bow has been rated as outstanding by health inspectors.
Barking and Dagenham Scouts win national award
Celebrity wildlife presenter Steve Backshall joined scouts from Barking and Dagenham as they received their first national award.
Dagenham and Rainham MP calls for investigation into David Cameron’s relationship with Uber
Jon Cruddas has written to Prime Minister Theresa May questioning her on alleged ties between former PM David Cameron and private car hire firm Uber.
Dagenham and Rainham MP calls for investigation into David Cameron’s relationship with Uber
Jon Cruddas has written to Prime Minister Theresa May questioning her on alleged ties between former PM David Cameron and private car hire firm Uber.
Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock looking forward to world championships coming to ‘special’ London Stadium in 100 days
A two-time Paralympic gold medallist has called on the British public to support disabled athletes at this summer’s World Para Athletics Championships.
