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LIVE updates as busy road closed for hours after van and car crash
A busy road is closed after a van and car crashed. Live updates here.
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Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies aged 54 as tributes paid
Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54, following a terminal cancer diagnosis
London borough to receive up to £40 million as part of Pride in Place programme
Barking and Dagenham to receive up to £40m Government Pride in Place funding over 10 years for parkland, community facilities and improvements.
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Barking repair hub set to give broken electronics a second chance at life
A new Fixing Factory has opened in Barking’s Vicarage Fields Shopping Centre, offering free electrical repairs, workshops and community-led activities.
Tarmac laid on ramp of Gallows Corner flyover as works approach final month
Resurfacing is underway on the final sections of the new Gallows Corner flyover.
The 1920s Dagenham dairy depot being transformed into a community centre
The old United Dairies building in Valence Avenue, Dagenham is set to open soon as a community centre.
Meet the heroes honoured for their community work in Redbridge
This year's community champions have been named.
'We swapped our beds for sleeping bags for charity - here's how it went'
After fundraising for a leading youth homelessness charity, we traded our beds for sleeping bags and a night on the floor.
Three horses saved as 60 firefighters tackle ‘serious’ barn fire in Ilford
A barn was destroyed in a “serious” fire in Ilford which saw firefighters help lead three horses to safety as crews tackled the blaze.
UK wholesaler servicing Morrisons and Waitrose shuts down after entering liquidation
UK wholesaler Localist - The Food Merchant has ceased trading after entering liquidation, according to Companies House.
LIVE updates as 'serious' barn fire shuts Ilford road for HOURS
Hainault Road is closed both ways after a serious barn fire in Ilford. Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to the scene. Congestion is building on diversion routes including Whalebone Lane North.
New grocery store enjoys 'very busy' first month in Chadwell Heath
Singhsberry's grocery store in High Road, Chadwell Heath has been "very busy" since opening on February 14.
Update issued on condition of two men in hospital after Dagenham stabbing
An update has been issued on the condition of two men who were stabbed in Oval Road North on March 21.
Number of meningitis cases in Kent drop as vaccine and antibiotics rollout continues
UKHSA has confirmed that the number of meningitis cases has dropped following the vaccine rollout.
BBC star rushed to hospital with frostbite after taking on 'huge risk'
BBC presenter Louise Minchin was rushed to the hospital after suffering from frostbite during an Arctic challenge.
Barking runner set to take on London Marathon to raise awareness for kidney disease
Kiran Bhangal to run TCS London Marathon 2026 for Kidney Care UK, raising funds and awareness for kidney disease, organ donation, and the NHS sharing pool.
Two men in hospital after stabbing in Dagenham with suspect at large
Two men are in hospital after a stabbing in Oval Road North, Dagenham today (March 21).
Davina McCall forced to apologise for co-star's 'bad language' during live show
Davina McCall was forced to apologise during the live broadcast of Comic Relief after Nick Mohammed swore.
How much did Comic Relief raise for 2026? Final fundraising total revealed
The final total raised for Comic Relief 2026 has been revealed. See how much was made.
All the planning applications submitted to Dagenham Council
Barking and Dagenham Council planning applications this week include extensions, roof works, solar panels, and new outbuildings in Chadwell Heath and Dagenham.