Dagenham home care provider's turnaround from special measures to a 'good' rating
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has improved the rating of a Dagenham-based care charity to 'good' from 'inadequate'.
Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Dagenham plans new shisha lounge
An Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Porters Avenue, Dagenham could see a shisha lounge fitted at its premises.
Council responds to 'scam' fears over winter fuel payment letter
Barking and Dagenham Council has assured residents in the borough who have received a letter regarding a winter fuel payment replacement that it is not a scam.
Motorcyclist in hospital as vehicle flees scene of crash near Dartford Crossing
A motorcyclist is in hospital after being injured in a crash on the M25.
M25 crash near Dartford Crossing causes SEVERE delays
A crash anti-clockwise on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing has resulted in five lanes being closed.
Drones used in investigation into 'targeted' vehicle damage on A2
Police are now using drones as part of an investigation into several instances of vehicle damage along two main roads.
Restaurant space could be turned into new homes
A restaurant space in Barking Road, East Ham could be replaced with three new flats in a new planning application to Newham Council.
Children's park play frame removed due to 'safety concerns' could be replaced
A former children's play area at a park in Manor Park that was removed due to "safety concerns" could be replaced with new equipment.
Air ambulance flown to scene of Harrow stabbing as man taken to hospital
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Harrow.
Investigation launched after East Greenwich home partially destroyed in fire
A home in East Greenwich has been partially destroyed in a fire.
