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Borough's park's dogs rise to the challenge|

Two dogs and their handlers from the Council's parks constabulary team will be taking part in this year's Brentwood County, Police Dog Working Trials.

Hotline launched for hate crime reporting|

Local people, who may be the victim or witness of a hate crime, will be able to report an incident directly to a dedicated helpline.

Micaela's experience will support pupil's future|

Micaela Sharpley will soon be addressing pupils in Barking and Dagenham secondary schools to talk about a life that has involved drugs and alcohol misuse.

Schools rewarded for success|

Specialist schools in Barking and Dagenham have been recognised by the Specialist School and Academies Trust (SSAT) for adding value to students' GCSE achievements.

Remembering the war years at Eastbury|

Eastbury Manor House, in Eastbury Square, Barking, is inviting local people to relive that momentous day in May 1945 when hostilities ceased in Europe and peace returned once again to Britain.

Artistic pupils are angling for inspiration|

Creative pupils from Eastbury School have been angling for inspiration from Barking's fishing past as part of a Young Cultural Creators scheme funded by Museums Archives and Libraries London (MLA).

Local people are flocking to our libraries|

Local people are visiting Barking and Dagenham's excellent libraries in greater numbers than ever before.

An historic tale of a Barking chippy|

The mouth-watering smells of Pesci's fish and chip shop, wafting along Ripple Road, Barking, have now passed into history, following the closure 10 years ago, of the popular chippy.

Benefit fraudster failed to mention jobs|

A benefit claimant is facing a £2,000 fine and 75 hours of community service after he failed to tell Barking and Dagenham Council about his wife's two jobs.

Three month alcohol ban for off licence|

A Dagenham off licence that sold booze to a child has been told that it must stop selling alcohol for three months by the Council's licensing board.

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