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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Lucy Lee: fresh voice for Thames View
Thames View has a new representative on Barking and Dagenham Council. LucyLee, elected in the 31 July by-election, is stepping into her role as Labour
