The owner of a Dagenham-based shipping firm has been convicted of fraud after falsely claiming to have purchased and transported a vehicle to the Caribbean.

In a bid to tackle traffic offences that are known to lead to killed or seriously injured collisions, ensure the correct disposal of waste & prevent fly tipping, Barking and Dagenham Council and the police recently joined forces for a joint operation in Barking.

Working closely with the police to combat antisocial behaviour and reduce crime is a key priority for Barking and Dagenham Council, and last week they took part in a joint Day of Action.

Barking and Dagenham Council is looking to recruit an independent, fair-minded person to give a reasonable and impartial view when a complaint is made about an elected or co-opted Members of the Council.

Barking and Dagenham Council has used court powers to completely close a property after reports were made that it was being used by drug dealers and users.

Illegal tobacco products with a street value in excess of £15,000 have been seized by Trading Standards officers.

Valence House Museum in Dagenham has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award, announced today.

Pupils at Ripple Primary School in Barking held a special climate change conference as part of the Great Big Green Week, the nation’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change.

A man from Hornchurch has been found guilty in court after he was caught by a Barking and Dagenham Council Enforcement Officer dropping a cigarette from the driver’s seat of the car he was driving.

Residents of Barking and Dagenham enjoyed a fun day out as the council hosted an eco-fair on Saturday, rounding up an action-packed week as it celebrated the Great Big Green Week and launched the fourth phase of its Cleaner, Greener campaign.