Barking1 Jul 2026Former police superintendent denies £720k fraudSyed Hussain pleads not guilty to fraud and transferring criminal property.1 Jul 202625 Jun 2026Thieves jailed for stealing 25 cars worth £600kThe two men were arrested after a long-running investigation into organised thefts of high value cars.25 Jun 20269 Jun 2026Nursery teacher bonus in disadvantaged areas opensNew nursery teachers in 10 disadvantaged areas, including Middlesbrough, can apply for £4,500.9 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Ex-police superintendent charged with £720k fraudSyed Hussain, along with Farah Ullah, is charged in connection with a £720,000 investment scam. 3 Jun 20269 May 2026Who won the local elections in Barking and Dagenham?One of London's most diverse boroughs, Barking and Dagenham has been Labour controlled for decades.9 May 20266 May 2026Sex offender admits child assault in London parkDavid Pearce, 70, posed as figures of authority to assault children, Snaresbrook Crown Court hears.6 May 202619 Mar 2026Handyman jailed for murdering customer with scissorsDorin Ciorba murdered and robbed Osaretin Oronsaye in his Dartford home in July.19 Mar 202616 Feb 2026Health grant of £1.8m misused by councilSome Barking and Dagenham Council departments misspent funding intended for health programmes.16 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Handyman murdered customer then stole bank cardsDorin Ciorba, 29, is found guilty of murdering and robbing Osaretin Oronsaye in Dartford.12 Feb 2026...
