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January remains the best month for a quick property sale
The latest research from the HomeOwners Alliance has revealed that January is the best month of the year to put…
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Top ten tips to make sure your Christmas remains merry and bright
In the run up to the festive season, it’s all too easy to become distracted and lose focus on home…
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Barking and Dagenham group hoping to make Christmas special for those in need
A group of Barking and Dagenham residents are appealing for donations to help make this Christmas special for homeless and…
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Dagenham set for new billion pound data centre
A new £1.5 billion data centre is set to open in Dagenham next year in a project that is expected…
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Barking & Dagenham council calling on residents to contribute to local plan
Residents of Barking and Dagenham are being encouraged to help shape the future of the area after the council opened…
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Work to start on bike route linking Barking Riverside and town centre
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that work on a new cycleway in Barking will start in early 2020. The…
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Council approves 200 new homes for Gascoigne Estate
Barking and Dagenham Borough Council has approved proposals for 200 new homes to be built on the Gascoigne Estate in…
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Free playtime for babies and toddlers in Dagenham
The first, free Babyzone has launched in Dagenham, which will provide play facilities and classes for parents and carers of…
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Remember, remember the fifth of November
More and more people are now opting to celebrate Bonfire night by attending an organised firework display. It’s not only…
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Barking and Dagenham council set to distribute more than £2.5 million to community projects
More than £2.5 million is set to be distributed to community projects in the borough by Barking and Dagenham council.…
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Barking and Dagenham council set to hand out £2.5 million to community projects
As part of the Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy, Barking and Dagenham council set to hand out more than £2.5 million…
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Mayor of London inviting Londoners to apply for free trees
The mayor of London has launched a new initiative for London residents which will see 55,000 trees given away to…
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Crowdfunder scheme launched to help community groups in Barking and Dagenham
In partnership, Crowdfunder and charitable foundation Trust for London have recently launched the ‘Make Change Happen’ scheme to help community…
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Parsloes Park development receives backing from Mayor of London’s office
The multi-million-pound redevelopment of Parsloes Park has moved a step closer to becoming a reality, following approval from the Mayor…
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Plans announced to restore Embassy Cinema to its former glory
Plans have been announced to redevelop a banqueting suite in Dagenham back to its former glory as an art deco…
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Number of people moving home increases
According to the latest research from Lloyds Bank, the number of people moving home increased for the first time in…
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Future Youth Zone in Dagenham praised by the Mayor of London
After his recent visit, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has praised the amazing work being done at the Future…
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Continued success for Barking and Dagenham a-level students
Yesterday, students from Barking and Dagenham received their A-Level results and many pupils were over the moon when many found…
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Landlords in Barking & Dagenham must apply for new licence
Private landlords in the Barking & Dagenham have been told that they need to apply for the new Selective Licencing…
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Dagenham youth club sees 4,000 members join in first two months
The youth club opened in Dagenham by Prince Harry in May has seen its 4,000th member join in its first…
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Major redevelopment plans for Barking town centre
Barking town centre will soon undergo a major redevelopment, as developers, Benson Elliott plan to build over 800 new homes.…
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Tenant Fee Act: Renting increased by eight per cent
According to the room share platform, Ideal Flatmate, the cost of renting a room in the UK has increased by…
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Parsloes Park development gets green light from Barking & Dagenham council
Plans to build three floodlit astroturf pitches and stands in Parsloes Park have been given the green light by Barking…
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Government approves Barking and Dagenham property licensing scheme
In a bid to protect tenants and crack down on rogue landlords, the Government have agreed on a five-year Property…
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Government approve licensing schemes to protect Barking & Dagenham renters
The Government has agreed a five-year property licensing scheme with Barking and Dagenham council, in a move that will offer…
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Thames Water announce plans to upgrade Beckton sewage treatment works
Thames Water has written to residents of Barking and Dagenham residents to inform them of plans to upgrade the Beckon…
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Smoke Alarms amongst top safety concerns landlords are failing to address
According to new research conducted by combined lettings inventory and property compliance specialists VeriSmart, smoke alarms are the top health…
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Iconic London markets set for relocation to Barking and Dagenham
The City of London Corporation has announced that Barking and Dagenham is the preferred option for the relocation of several…
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Remarkable first preference in primary school figures for Barking and Dagenham
A remarkable 94.89 per cent of parents have been given their first preference in primary school in Barking and Dagenham.…
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Time it takes to save for a deposit on a house has fallen
According to new research, the time it takes a single first-time buyer to save for a 15 per cent deposit…
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Rules for energy efficiency comes into force for landlords in England and Wales
New energy efficiency rules for landlords owning properties in the private rented sector in England and Wales have now come…
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New law introduced to ensure standards in rented accommodation
The Government has introduced a new law that will ensure that private and social rented properties meet certain safety standards…
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Refurbished Valence Park play area & sports facilities to reopen
The recent refurbishment to the play equipment and sporting facilities at Valence Park in Dagenham is set to be completed…
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Living near supermarkets and green space most important for British renters
According to the latest research living near a supermarket, green space and public transport links are the most important amenities…
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Landlord forum update
Arriving at the Barking learning centre at 6:34pm yesterday evening myself and my colleague Ryan entered the conference room and…
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Barking and Dagenham well above london average for preferred secondary school placement
According to official figures, almost three out of four young people in Barking and Dagenham will attend their first choice…
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New arts and culture programme launches in Barking and Dagenham
A new programme has launched in Barking and Dagenham to bring art and culture into social care services in the…
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Barking and Dagenham council take steps towards turning borough into a digital media powerhouse
Barking and Dagenham council have taken a major step forward in their bid to transform the borough into a ‘digital…
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Olympians join Dagenham residents for opening of brand new Olympic swimming pool
Last week residents of Dagenham came together for the opening of a brand new 50-metre Olympic length swimming pool at…
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University in Dagenham first in the country to go single use plastic free
A university in Dagenham has become the first in the country to take measure towards helping the environment by removing…
