It takes a village
It is insane how far my family and I have come in the last few years. Three and a half years ago, pre-pandemic, we had just moved into our beautiful new house, ready to start our next chapter as a married couple with one on the way. Then Covid-19 hit, we went into lockdown and […]
Nice Bunch: A cosy and warm space for local families
Why did you start Nice Bunch? I have been in Barking and Dagenham for nearly 10 years. My background was working in theatre and education, and I have always wanted to work in the community but didn’t really get involved until I had my son. I initially ran an organisation called the Hug Support Group; […]
Councillor corner: Sabbir Zamee
“…as a result of this we have five councillors instead of three..”
Meet the four residents who have been awarded the BRL Community Fund
“Applications will open again this spring”
Riverside School rated Outstanding by Ofsted
“‘…the school’s motto Excellence for All’ reflects the ethos and ambition that leaders have for the school community.”
