'Attractive' warehouses and offices to be built next to A13 in BarkingThe construction of logistics warehouses aims to boost local employment and economic investment.
Barking and Dagenham's yearly school absence statistics revealedThe number of children missing education in Barking and Dagenham increased to 540 in 2023, highlighting a concerning trend.
Barking and Dagenham's best and worst performing primary schools revealedRush Green Primary has the highest primary school performance in Barking and Dagenham for the 2024 academic year.
Barking and Dagenham's best and worst performing secondary schools revealedGoresbrook School is the top secondary school in Barking and Dagenham with outstanding academic performance and high Progress 8 scores.
Barking and Dagenham best in London for first choice primary school offersBarking and Dagenham achieved a 96.25% allocation for first-choice primary schools on National Primary Offer Day, outperforming London averages.Councillor Elizabeth Kangethe emphasizes the borough's consistent excellence in educational placements.
Barking and Dagenham's yearly school absence statistics revealedThe number of children missing education in Barking and Dagenham increased to 540 in 2023, highlighting a concerning trend.
Barking and Dagenham's best and worst performing primary schools revealedRush Green Primary has the highest primary school performance in Barking and Dagenham for the 2024 academic year.
Barking and Dagenham's best and worst performing secondary schools revealedGoresbrook School is the top secondary school in Barking and Dagenham with outstanding academic performance and high Progress 8 scores.
Barking and Dagenham best in London for first choice primary school offersBarking and Dagenham achieved a 96.25% allocation for first-choice primary schools on National Primary Offer Day, outperforming London averages.Councillor Elizabeth Kangethe emphasizes the borough's consistent excellence in educational placements.
Crossing promised at junction where pedestrians 'feel their lives are at risk'New pedestrian crossing planned at Rainham Road South and Reede Road junction to enhance safety for pedestrians.
Historic sports and social club to reopen two months after sudden closureLocal sports club, May & Baker Sports and Social Club, has closed due to financial struggles exacerbated by the Covid pandemic.
Labour warning on Reform UK gaining ground in LondonLabour must remain vigilant against rising political challenges, particularly from Reform UK, to avoid complacency.Dominic Twomey calls for active engagement with residents to prevent political vacuums.
Leisure centres get 850k gym upgradesTwo leisure centres have undergone significant upgrades totaling £850,000 to enhance fitness facilities for community use.
Most popular baby names in Barking and Dagenham revealedBarking and Dagenham's most popular names in 2023 are Muhammad for boys and Sofia for girls, diverging from national trends.
Barking and Dagenham 'one of the unhappiest places to live in the UK'Barking and Dagenham is the saddest borough in London, according to Rightmove's Happy at Home Index, based on resident surveys.
Mouse poo found on food at Barking shopA shop was fined 10,000 for severe food safety breaches, including mouse droppings found on food items during an inspection.