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New council homes could be built to help 4000 families on housing register waitlist
“We do have ambitions to build more social homes. When we build them ourselves they’re more likely to include those larger units which we know we need.”
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Disgusting paedophile pretended to be caretaker to lure children into lido changing room
He admitted to seven offences
Former police superintendent denies fraud over £720,000 investment scam
The charges are linked to claims that a woman transferred the money believing that she would receive a substantial return
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Plans to demolish shopping centre and flats takes step forward
People currently living in the flats would be offered newly-built housing elsewhere in the area
Disabled teenager left living home too smalll for a wheelchair
The ombudsman said: "The council has allowed the matter to drift for almost 18 months and the injustice is ongoing."
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.
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.
WATCH - Harry Kane sends special message to children at east London hospice
England football captain Harry Kane surprised young people and families supported by Haven House Hospice in Woodford Green with a video message.
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.
Environment Agency issue warning letter to group attempting to clean local river
The EA says they are trying to 'prevent' actual damage happening to flood defences
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.