Scenes of celebration played out across the borough as students collected their GCSE results.

With just two weeks of the summer holidays left, there’s still plenty of time for families across Barking and Dagenham to make the most of things to do across the borough.

Each October, we proudly celebrate Black History Month by honouring the achievements of individuals and organisations of African and Caribbean heritage who have made a lasting impact in Barking and Dagenham. Our Hall of Fame is a tribute to these contributions and we’re refreshing it for 2025.