5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (498+ words) Jet2 has revealed a new feature coming to its aircraft next year to improve travel for customers, The budget airline, which operates from airports across the UK, is set to upgrade its passenger experience with new, lightweight seats next year. The…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (408+ words) Congratulations to all the young people who received their GCSE and A-level results this August. You deserve to celebrate, and I wish you all the best for whatever you choose to do next. This month, children are going back to…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (403+ words) A litter revolution does not begin with a sweeping statement but with a small number of people committing to picking up. Litter is a societal issue, reflecting our habits, our attitudes and how much responsibility we feel for the places…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (358+ words) Music, art, food and culture will come together as a popular free festival returns for its fifth year. Emerge East will take place at Barking Riverside on Saturday, September 12, running from 11am to 9pm. This year promises its biggest music line-up yet,…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago   (291+ words) A 14-year-old dancer is set to perform in a major ballet production. Georgia Kongolo, from Barking, earned her place in the English Youth Ballet’s cast of Giselle after auditions in April. She will perform alongside professional dancers at the Churchill…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago   (485+ words) A giant immersive pollen grain artwork is giving visitors a bee’s-eye view of the world. Created by internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram and US design studio Pneuhaus, the six-metre dome, named Pollenarium, offers visitors a unique glimpse into how insects…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (469+ words) I checked the other day, in the two years since I was elected as the MP for Dagenham and Rainham, my team and I have received 10,359 requests from constituents for assistance. These take many different forms, often stories of decent…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (325+ words) On the Rock International Ministries, led by Reverend Cecilia, launched Marks Gate Got Talent to celebrate the incredible skills and abilities of residents across the community. The initiative provided a platform for singers, dancers, actors, comedians, and other talented residents…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (171+ words) A male has been taken to hospital following a crash in Dagenham. Emergency services were called to the incident on Wood Lane at 8.43pm on Thursday (August 20). The London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, and Metropolitan Police service were mobilised to…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (291+ words) A man has appeared in court accused of manslaughter after his dog fatally bit a man on a footpath in an argument about a right of way. West Yorkshire Police officers were called to reports of an altercation on the…...