News

Womens Museum

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

13 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
In handcuffs

Rogue trader jailed for three years following major Trading Standards investigation

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
Noisy neighbour

Dagenham man fined over persistent noise nuisance after breaching abatement notice

5 February 2026
Key in front door

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

5 February 2026
ed

Funding now open to celebrate Barking and Dagenham’s diversity

5 February 2026
LGBTHM

Barking and Dagenham marks the start of LGBT+ History Month with month of events

4 February 2026
Abbey Leisure

Abbey Leisure Centre extends opening hours for Ramadan

4 February 2026
Barking Abbey

Barking and Dagenham named London’s lowest carbon emitter for eighth year running

3 February 2026