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Shows King Charles and Queen Camilla with a local nursery group from Barking

Royal visit highlights Barking and Dagenham’s community projects and world class film studio

18 February 2026
Tree!

Barking and Dagenham Council sets out vision for Ripple Nature Reserve

17 February 2026
Picture of housing

Cabinet approves five-year Housing Strategy for Barking and Dagenham

17 February 2026
Stall at jobs fair

Huge apprenticeships jobs fair caps off National Apprenticeship Week in Barking and Dagenham

16 February 2026
Dagenham Heathway

Residents invited to have their say on plans to transform Dagenham Heathway

16 February 2026
Womens Museum

Art continues to move east as Barking and Dagenham Women’s Museum reopens March 12 with bold new exhibition

13 February 2026
In handcuffs

Rogue trader jailed for three years following major Trading Standards investigation

10 February 2026
town hall

"Aspirational for its children” - Barking and Dagenham Council’s Youth Justice Service rated ‘Good’ overall with “Outstanding” practice by national inspectors

10 February 2026
Gascoigne Estate Day of Action

#CleanerBD: Barking and Dagenham Council and Reside team up to combat waste issues at Gascoigne

6 February 2026
Key in front door

Council officer acts swiftly to save family from night on the streets

5 February 2026