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Barking and Dagenham

British  
/ ˈbɑːkɪŋ /

noun

  1. a borough of E Greater London. Pop: 165 900 (2003 est). Area: 34 sq km (13 sq miles)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Dominic Twomey, leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, said child poverty remained a serious issue in the borough.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Barking and Dagenham Council has said the building affected by Monday's fire was privately-owned, but that it was working to provide support to residents.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

Mr Rodwell is the leader of Barking and Dagenham Council and is standing to succeed Labour veteran Margaret Hodge as MP for Barking.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

He worked with local communities in Barking and Dagenham to create stories, poems, music and film reflecting on times of change and struggle during the pandemic.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2023

Darren Rodwell, leader of Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council, said nine properties had been affected, with a number of families impacted.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2023

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