UEL shines at Graduate Fashion Week
A lucky graduate scooped one of the biggest prizes at a top fashion event held at the Old Truman Brewery.
Out with the old as new Barking and Dagenham mayor chosen
The new mayor of Barking and Dagenham has spoken of his pride at being inaugurated for the borough’s 50th anniversary year.
Forest Gate students donate gifts to hospitals
A group of Forest Gate school girls walked five miles across London to deliver a bundle of presents to children’s wards at the capital’s hospitals.
TfL’s Operation Neon clamps down on illegal minicabs
Transport for London (TfL) is working to put the brakes on illegal minicab and taxi activity in the capital.
Barking and Dagenham groups celebrate their volunteers during Volunteers’ Week
Groups and organisations from across the borough were out in force on Tuesday to celebrate their wonderful volunteers during Volunteers’ Week.
Pub quiz raises hundreds of pounds for children’s charity
A pub quiz has raised more than £850 for a children’s hospice.
Barking and Dagenham Council and GMB to meet to improve working relationship
Barking and Dagenham Council and the GMB union are planning to hold talks with the view of improving relations between the two parties.
Fares to fall as TfL take over rail services
Cash-strapped commuters may find themselves saving a few extra pennies from this month if they are affected by Transport for London’s (TfL) latest takeover.
Barking and Dagenham College receives industry recognition
Barking and Dagenham College has been nationally recognised after it was awarded the highest industry recognition that is possible.
Newham dancers miss out on Britain’s Got Talent crown but aim for world title
Street dance crew IMD Legion might not have persuaded the public that they are Britain’s most talented act but the group have set their sights on world domination.
