Prime Video new film examines Barking murderer Stephen Port

Prime Video new film examines Barking murderer Stephen Port

Murder at First Swipe, a 90-minute feature documentary, is produced by Woodcut Media, in partnership with Abacus Media Rights and Northcroft Films. It follows the chilling true story of Barking’s Stephen Port, who... Read more »
Barking and Dagenham, Thames Freeport and Seoul sign landmark agreement

Barking and Dagenham, Thames Freeport and Seoul sign landmark agreement

Barking and Dagenham Council has agreed a ground breaking partnership with the Seoul Digital Foundation, South Korea, the Thames Freeport, and Connected Places Catapult to launch a Smart Homes Innovation Hub in... Read more »
FE News | Advanced skills training boost for east London with Barking & Dagenham College and The Open University

FE News | Advanced skills training boost for east London with Barking & Dagenham College and The Open University

Barking & Dagenham College will be part of a £10million national programme across England which will see The Open University support nine further education colleges to put on a wider range of... Read more »
Non-league: Romford held by Barking, Hackney Wick hit seven

Non-league: Romford held by Barking, Hackney Wick hit seven

Romford returned to the top of the Essex Senior League table after a 2-2 draw with landlords Barking. Boro had made club history by winning their first five matches of the season... Read more »
Romford extend run; Barking, Athletic Newham, Woodford win

Romford extend run; Barking, Athletic Newham, Woodford win

Romford made it four wins from four in the Essex Senior League – their best start in 60 years – with a 2-0 success at Hullbridge Sports. Boro ensured a happy birthday... Read more »
Cycle C42 links Ilford to Barking and Barking Riverside

Cycle C42 links Ilford to Barking and Barking Riverside

A new six mile cycle pathway has opened linking Barking town centre to the Riverside development on the Thames in one direction and to Ilford town centre in the other. The Cycleway 42 route... Read more »
Barking, Havering and Redbridge A&Es have worst wait times

Barking, Havering and Redbridge A&Es have worst wait times

February figures from NHS England showed that 31.3% of people attending A&E departments run by Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust had to wait more than 12 hours. A total of... Read more »
Review: Children’s play Dig at The Broadway theatre, Barking

Review: Children’s play Dig at The Broadway theatre, Barking

With spring attempting to make an appearance, it’s a good time to explore the outdoors – and for little ones, it can often be full of new experiences. Dig, an interactive play... Read more »
£30m for Mile End Hospital and Barking Community hospitals

£30m for Mile End Hospital and Barking Community hospitals

Plans to invest £30 million developing two hospitals in east London have been agreed by the NHS. The plans, approved by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board, are set to turn... Read more »
Barking & Dagenham boys to cheer Sorba Thomas at World Cup

Barking & Dagenham boys to cheer Sorba Thomas at World Cup

Former members of the Barking & Dagenham Primary Schools set-up will be cheering for one of their ex-teammates during the World Cup in Qatar. Sorba Thomas was named in the Wales squad... Read more »