You asked, we WILL deliver!
It’s rare for any local councillors to be praised. However, that was the case many years ago when the previous Thames Ward councillors managed to have implemented the morning entrance restrictions at the junction of Renwick Road and Bastable Avenue. Joy spread across the land! Well, at least across Thames View. It meant that vehicles using the A13 in the morning rush hour were […]
BRL’s Matt Carpen bids farewell
After 12 years at the helm of Barking Riverside Limited (BRL), managing director Matt Carpen is preparing to leave his role later this year to become chief executive officer of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC). In a candid conversation with The RiverView, Matt shared both pride and purpose in looking back on his […]
VisionWise Barking: Your community-focused independent opticians
In the heart of Barking, VisionWise stands as more than just an opticians – it’s a beacon of independent eye care deeply rooted in community values. After a successful first year serving local residents, this forward-thinking practice has established itself as a vital healthcare hub committed to the wellbeing of its neighbours. More than just eye tests Under the […]
Empress Hair and Beauty expands to Barking Riverside
Empress Hair and Beauty is proud to announce the opening of a brand new salon in Barking Riverside, bringing its signature blend of luxury, inclusivity and community spirit to one of London’s fastest growing neighbourhoods. The story of Empress began in 2020 with Empress Juicery, founded by local entrepreneur Erica Brobbey. Her first venture focused on health and wellbeing through fresh- […]
Postcard from Shenyang (沈阳)
From 1st July–12th July, the 9R1 class of Barking Riverside Secondary School went to China for the very first time! Our timetable consisted of having breakfast, four back-to-back Chinese lessons, lunch, a creative lesson, dinner, and lastly an activity that usually took place outside. With such a filled timetable, the programme ensured that we were able to get the best experience […]
More than just a uniform…inspiring young people!
When I speak to other young people about the Police, they sometimes say that they don’t trust the police but also express the need to want to see more police out and about. So, it’s complicated, but did you know that there are young people like me, Daniela, that want to change others’ minds and perceptions? So like many […]
Every subject matters
Hello! My name is Tiana and, like many other Year 11s in our area, I recently completed my GCSEs and am fortunate enough to be going off to boarding school to study STEM subjects. By now, many of us will have made our post-16 decisions and started college, sixth form, or other pathways. However, choosing what to study is a challenging […]
Emerge East 2025 Highlights
Barking Riverside was full of life on Saturday 6th September as more than 4,000 people came out for this year’s Emerge East festival. The area was busy all day with families, friends and neighbours enjoying music, food, art, nature and activities. The highlight of the day was a new addition – The Barking Riverside Block Party stage, […]
Councillor Bright takes on mayoral mantle
Last spring, councillor Princess Bright was inaugurated as the new Civic Mayor of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, succeeding Councillor Moin Quadri at a ceremonial mayor-making event held at Barking Town Hall. A true local through and through, Mayor Bright has called Barking and Dagenham home since 2009. Elected to represent Eastbrook and […]
A day inside Parliament: a Thames View resident’s memorable visit to Westminster
Like many locals, I’ve often admired the Houses of Parliament from the outside, snapping pictures of Big Ben, marvelling at the golden details, and posing near the red telephone box. But I never imagined I’d actually set foot inside this historic seat of British democracy. Thanks to an invitation from our MP for Barking, Nesil […]