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Do you have a story to tell about Dagenham? What’s happening in your street? What do you think of the way Barking and Dagenham council operates? Is law and order in Dagenham a thing of the past?

What ever your views are, this is the place to express them. We want to hear from all sections of the Dagenham public, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, political views, race or religion. Let us know what think.

You can either email us your news or story, you can find the address in the contact us section at the top of the page, or you can just write it into the comment section.

Come on Dagenham join the debate.

Next time - Whats your views on Dagenham Market?

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Blockbuster Dagenham

Blockbuster Dagenham is just the latest casualty of the financial crisis hitting the Heathway.

I don’t know about you, but I was sad to see it close. My Friday nights were based around a trip to Blockbuster with the kids.

I have been in touch with Blockbuster and they have informed me that their film mailing service has really taken off and their customers are loving it. They are also so confident that you will love it, they are willing to offer all Dagenham Times readers a free trial.

So for your FREE 1 Month trial with unlimited DVD rentals and no late fees….. Just click on the banner below.

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Warning - Contains Adult Content

Devlin is the first artist to feature in the Music From Dagenham Section.

This section of Dagenham Times is dedicated to all forms of music produced or made by Dagenham people and to songs mentioning Dagenham.

So, if you are a solo singer, a member of a group, or even a brass band, send us your video or post it on You tube and let us know about it.

We would also like to hear from you if you have any comments about the videos we post (please use the comment section) .

I hope you enjoy Devlin From Dagenham

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The New Dagenham heathway?

Barking and Dagenham council must have a large supply of rose tinted glasses. If you have been listening to all the hype about the improvements to the Dagenham Heathway, you could be forgiven for thinking you are going mad.

All the over the top PR and back slapping, has lead many to believe, that our little Dagenham high street, was about to become the next Knightsbridge. So, with the bulk of the work done, where are we?

We have wider paths, for the decreasing numbers of shoppers to walk on. I suppose who ever came up with the plan, thought it would look elegant. To my mind it just makes the place look even more deserted. Then we have the road itself.

How long will it be before someone is seriously hurt crossing (the newly improved) Dagenham Heathway? Some motorists think the central reservation is for parking on. Some think its for over-taking, others think it is a third lane. Meanwhile, a large number of pedestrians think it is a safe island to use while crossing the road. In short, it is a disaster waiting to happen.

Just as a side thought, have you driven over the Heathway from the Chequers end? Why does the curb suddenly jut out as you get to the station? How many cars are going to break down because they have hit this strange feature?

We, as residents, have had to listen to the high and mighty of Dagenham go on about regeneration. We have been patient for years, since Sainsbury’s closed, waiting for a new supermarket. Our Dagenham councillors promised to deliver and failed. Our Dagenham MP promised it was high on his agenda and failed to deliver. Then, all of a sudden, after years of waiting they all came out to herald the arrival of the long awaited supermarket. And what did we get?

Tesco Express, our not so super, super market. Can you do your weeks shopping there? No. Would swinging anything larger than a cat knock everything off the shelf? Yes. Lets face it, I’m sure we have all been in larger corner shops.

I’m sure ‘The regeneration of the Heathway’ Dagenham has cost millions. I am also sure, that we will not be seeing the arrival of Marks and Spencer any time soon.

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Dagenham Shooting

Dagenham Shooting

A gunman fired four shots at a house Rusholme Avenue, Dagenham, in what is thought be a drug related incident.

The attack is believed to have taken place between 5am and 6am on Wednesday morning, while the occupants were asleep upstairs.

A police spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we were called by the occupant of the house to a report of criminal damage.”

The spokesperson went on to say: “On arrival at the house holes were discovered in the front door, forensic investigation uncovered bullets.

“It is thought that the attack happened in the early hours of this morning while the residents of the street were asleep.

“At the moment we suspect this shooting is linked to drug gangs and was meant as a warning, fortunately no-one was injured.

“If anyone had been downstairs at the time of the shooting the incident could have been much worse.”

Dagenham Dave Says:

This is just another example of the increasing grip of drugs and gangs on Dagenham.

Attacks involving guns and knives is becoming so commonplace in Dagenham, that law-abiding residents are no longer shocked by such news.

Here’s the question, how do we stop this gun, gang, and drug culture? Leave your answer in the comment section.

Anyone with information on the shooting in Dagenham, should call the police on 0300 123 1212 or anonymously on 0800 555 111 (Crimestoppers)

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