Dagenham26 Jun 2026Parents 'living in a nightmare' after tree kills girlA branch fell on Leonna, 7, as she played in the park with other children, an inquest hears. 26 Jun 202617 Jun 2026Stalker called victim 10,000 times in two monthsZohaib Mehmood is starting a two-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to stalking his victim.17 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 20262 Jun 2026Panic over as Dad's Army fans foot van repairsA museum dedicated to the classic sitcom says there has been a "fantastic response" to pay for work.2 Jun 20264 May 2026'Don't panic,' but Jonesy's van repairs cost £10.5kThe Dad's Army Museum is hit with a big repair bill after the butcher's van has a service.4 May 202614 Apr 2026Man jailed for murder of deaf woman on night outOwusu, 36, attacked Mukhtar after forcing her out of an overcrowded Mercedes in Romford.14 Apr 20265 Mar 2026Man guilty of murdering deaf woman on night outDuane Owusu, whose nickname is "Nasty", fractured a theatre worker's skull in an attack in east London.5 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Andy Carroll denies flouting order against ex-wifeThe former England striker will face a two-day trial at Chelmsford Crown Court in January 2027.4 Mar 202616 Feb 2026Health grant of £1.8m misused by councilSome Barking and Dagenham Council departments misspent funding intended for health programmes.16 Feb 2026...
