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Faulty sprinkler wrecks 29 newbuild London flats with residents now in temporary homes
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The East London building, which is only two years old, has had to have its electrical systems turned off for safety reasons
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Barking woman missing for almost eight years as daughters issue heartbreaking plea
Barking and Dagenham
Her family says they miss her every day
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The 2 London Underground stations where you can board a train from both sides
London Underground
They're the only stations not at the end of a line where you can enter trains from both sides
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Barking man charged with attempted murder after Fiat 500 crashes into pedestrians
Crime
Two people were rushed to hospital with serious injuries
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Inside the pioneering East London scheme providing clean underwear and hot showers to the homeless
Homelessness
Guests can also use the space in Barking as a place of respite and to have a cup of tea
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4 boys aged 12, 14, and 16, arrested after man assaulted and robbed in East London
Crime
The four minors have since been released on bail
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East London paedophile drugged and raped girls at 'highly sexualised' open house
Crime
Mark Franklin created an 'open house' with 'no boundaries and norms' so he could 'indulge his desires'
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East London cemetery gets new multi-faith prayer room and facilities for Muslims in £400k upgrade
Barking and Dagenham Council
Chadwell Heath Cemetery also has a new pet cemetery as part of the investment
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£3 motorbike charge and cuts to street cleaning - how East London borough will pay for its budget
Barking and Dagenham Council
Barking and Dagenham Council's budget was passed with 42 votes for and one against
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Barking theatre to remain closed for foreseeable future amid RAAC crisis
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The venue has been a favourite for many for over two decades
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Armed police searching East London after 'man threatened with firearm'
Gun crime
There have been no arrests
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Car 'crashes into Barking school' with driver 'pointing gun at Met Police officers'
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The police chase ended with the driver running off
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Family's heartbreaking plea after 'innocent, loving' dad of 2 gunned down outside Barking birthday party
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Police are still looking to track down his killer
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The London borough so covered in litter it's sparked a petition to sort out the mess
Dagenham
Dagenham resident Olivia Virag has been raising concerns about the state of the borough since 2023 - and she's had enough
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'Violent and callous' driver crushed man to death under SUV then tried to flee to Dubai, court told
Courts
Trevelle Rowland allegedly used his Volkswagen Tiguan as a weapon to murder Fergany Mvuezolo before calling on his girlfriend Inayah Taiwo to help him flee the country and evade arrest
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Barking man fined nearly £2k for 'extremely noisy' barking dogs
Barking
Too much barking in Barking lands a man a hefty fine
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5 East London road closures in January and one that's been shut for weeks that'll reopen
Traffic and Travel
There are a number of road closures happening all over Barking and Dagenham this month
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Two London men jailed as police crack down on Western Balkans drugs gang supplying cocaine
Crime
Burim Selita and Lorenc Kola begin prison sentences after their convictions for conspiracy to supply cocaine
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London Underground station with listed 1960s hall to get revamp including map projected onto floor
London Underground
The East London station, which is also on the Overground and National Rail networks, is partway through a £9million makeover
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The London borough named ‘saddest to live in’ - and why residents strongly disagree
Barking and Dagenham
This area has been labelled the saddest, according to a new study by Rightmove
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East London shop owner called 'arrogant' by Met Police for making 'extreme' request over booze sales
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The Barking convenience store argued it should be able to sell alcohol 24 hours a day because it would benefit night workers
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East London wholesale shop ordered to pay over £16k after mice poo found on food
Food hygiene
Inspectors found a 'significant' rodent infestation at the shop in Barking
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London's temporary accommodation crisis blamed as council overspend goes from £4m to £17m in 3 months
Barking and Dagenham Council
Barking and Dagenham has run out of space in its own hostels and private landlords are asking for their properties back so the use of expensive temporary accommodation is increasing
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Property expert names the London Underground lines with surprisingly 'affordable' homes
Property
A life in some parts of the capital is actually relatively attainable
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