Barking4 days agoLocal elections profile: Barking and DagenhamOne of London's most diverse boroughs, Barking and Dagenham has been Labour controlled for decades.4 days ago19 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 202617 Jan 2026'Mass‑scale fraud' feared in council lettingsPolice believe hundreds of council-owned homes were fraudulently allocated for personal gain.17 Jan 2026...
