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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)

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But FOI figures show that, like many councils, Barking and Dagenham didn't report any shop closures between April 2024 and 2025.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

Nazir Ali is a service manager with trading standards in the east London borough of Barking and Dagenham.

From BBC • May 6, 2025

They are now living in temporary accommodation in Barking and Dagenham, about 50 minutes' drive to her children's school.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

Saima Ashraf, Barking and Dagenham Council deputy leader, called it a "brilliant addition to the arts".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2024

Barking and Dagenham council said it investigated Mahajan for converting three family homes in Barking, east London, into HMOs without planning permission.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2023

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