Barking and Dagenham

British

/ ˈbɑːkɪŋ /

noun

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

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Nazir says in Barking and Dagenham they have seen a drop in the number of vapes reaching young people.

From BBC • May 6, 2025

The displaced residents who have not been staying with friends or family have been provided accommodation in hotels paid for by Barking and Dagenham Council.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024

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

Cllr Rodwell is Labour’s general election candidate in Barking and the leader of Barking and Dagenham Council.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024

Mr Rodwell, who is also the Labour leader of Barking and Dagenham Council in London, said there were "still some unknowns" about how councils would fund enforcement "with the limited resources we have currently".

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2023

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