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All the latest planning applications submitted to Barking and Dagenham Council
Barking and Dagenham Council has validated three planning applications this week.
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Major UK cycling company closes after 22 years as it enters administration
Major UK cycling company, Saddleback, is "no longer operational" after collapsing into administration.
Dagenham Heathway improvement works - full schedule revealed
Dagenham Heathway is set for a three-month-long improvement project lasting from June 1 until the end of August.
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One in six owners have risked their dog's life by leaving them in a warm car
One in six dog owners have left their pooch in a car at temperatures that could risk their pet’s life, according to research.
Celebrities pay tribute to loved ones ahead of nationwide memorial toast
Celebrities, including Dame Prue Leith, Rob Brydon and Sir Stephen Fry, have paid tribute to lost loved ones in a series of moving videos ahead of a nationwide memorial toast.
'The good, the bad and the ugly' - students remember grammar school life in the 60s
Former pupils of Dagenham County High School have published a book celebrating their school days in the 1960s.
WATCH - CCTV shows teen throw 15kg sofa from Westfield Stratford top floor
The moment a teenager threw a 15kg sofa from the top floor of Westfield Stratford shopping centre was captured in newly-released CCTV footage.
Sir David Jason makes ‘lucky’ admission as he reflects on 50 years in showbiz
Sir David Jason has admitted that he's been lucky in his 50-year TV career.
UK's record-breaking heatwave over as temperatures to cool down this weekend
The UK will begin to cool down as temperatures drop, marking the end of a record-breaking heatwave.
Community concerns drive police action on antisocial behaviour
Supt Biju Premnath outlines how police are tackling antisocial behaviour and crime hotspots across Chadwell Heath and the north of Barking and Dagenham.
'Unacceptable and harmful' mosque plan at Dagenham post office decided on
Plans to turn a post office in Wood Lane, Dagenham into a mosque and community centre have been refused by Barking and Dagenham Council.
Public Notice Portal launches new consultation and archive services
The new PNP consultation function enables members of the public to have their say by providing feedback on individual public notices.
Uber makes big change to journeys in UK to give passengers better ‘peace of mind’
Uber passengers can now record audio during their journey in a move designed to offer "extra peace of mind" to users.
Empty Dagenham fishing shop could come back into use months on from closure
Robertson's Fishing Tackle in Oxlow Lane, Dagenham closed in December but a planning application has been submitted to split it into three new shops.
Why routine childhood vaccinations remain vital for families
Dr Rami Hara explains why parents should keep children’s vaccinations up to date as measles and meningitis cases rise across north east London.
Post Office branch near Romford shuts for more than two weeks for refurb
Rush Green Post Office has closed for more than two weeks for a refit.
Works continue at Gallows Corner whilst wait for reopening date goes on
Drone photos have captured water works ongoing at Gallows Corner in Romford.
NHS issues 11am to 3pm 'stay inside' warning for thousands of Brits amid heatwave
Thousands of Brits are being urged to stay indoors as forecasters predict another day of extreme heat.
Developers behind 1,250 home project want new use for golf course lake
The lake on the site of Crowlands Heath Golf Course is set to be brought back to use for London Kayak School as part of a 1,250 home redevelopment of the site.
UK breaks record for hottest May day after 82 years with temperatures still rising
Temperatures reached a scorching 32.9C to break the record at Heathrow and have since risen to 33.5C.