Barking9 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 202630 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 2026...
