Barking3 days agoHealth grant of £1.8m misused by councilSome Barking and Dagenham Council departments misspent funding intended for health programmes.3 days ago6 days agoHandyman murdered customer then stole bank cardsDorin Ciorba, 29, is found guilty of murdering and robbing Osaretin Oronsaye in Dartford.6 days ago30 Jan 2026Man who helped wanted brother flee UK jailedErion Bytyci helped his brother, who was charged with attempted murder, leave the country, a court hears. 30 Jan 202622 Jan 2026A bleak midwinter as care continues in the corridorsBBC London's political editor visits two east London hospitals as winter pressures continue to mount.22 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Police said stabbed man killed himself, jury toldDorin Ciorba denies murdering and robbing Osaretin Oronsaye in Dartford.21 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Handyman stabbed and strangled customer, jury toldDorin Ciorba denies murdering and robbing 62-year-old Osaretin Oronsaye at his home in Kent.20 Jan 202617 Jan 2026'Mass‑scale fraud' feared in council lettingsPolice believe hundreds of council-owned homes were fraudulently allocated for personal gain.17 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Council could face £6m bill over fire safety refitsTwo council-backed housing and commercial developments require major fire safety upgrades. 14 Jan 202629 Dec 2025How a farm stay 'put a rocket' under Billy BraggA new book tells how a spell in the country played a key role in the singer-songwriter's career.29 Dec 2025...
