Dagenham

American

[dag-uh-nuhm] / ˈdæg ə nəm /

noun

a former borough in Greater London, now a part of Barking and Redbridge.

Dagenham British

/ ˈdæɡənəm /

noun

part of the Greater London borough of Barking and Dagenham: engineering and chemicals

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"I want you to know that I am fully committed to making sure Dagenham & Redbridge is a team that everyone will know worldwide, and will be an exciting team to watch and support."

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

The bus delivering the presents made a stop at Becontree Primary School in Dagenham on Wednesday.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

A short-corner routine was executed under no pressure, giving Kirsty Hanson the freedom of Dagenham to sweep a shot into the far corner.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

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

His body was privately removed to Dagenham Park, in Essex, a house his Countess had hired in order to be near London.

From Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III. by Thomson, Mrs.

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