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October marks the beginning of Black History Month – the annual celebration of the culture, history, and achievements of black, African, and Caribbean people.

The Nigerian flag was flown outside Barking Town Hall on Friday (30 September) to mark the country’s 62nd Independence Day.

A childcare specific jobs fair will be held at the Barking Learning Centre on Thursday 29 September.

Barking and Dagenham Council is aware that reducing antisocial behaviour in particular hotspots is a key issue for its residents, and they are continuing to work closely with the police to combat the issue.

A week-long nationwide celebration to tackle climate change starts this Saturday

Residents of Barking and Dagenham are being warned to be extra vigilant when buying a second-hand vehicle, especially as the cost-of-living crisis bites deep.

Trading Standards Officers from Barking and Dagenham Council have seized 15,580 illicit cigarettes and tobacco as they raided local businesses in a planned operation.

A historic ceremony marking the beginning of King Charles III’s reign took place on the front steps of the CU London University campus at the former Civic Centre, Dagenham yesterday (11 September).

A Library of Things has opened in Barking town centre to the delight of local people.

Residents are being asked to give their views on plans to change the amount of Council Tax Support given to low-income households in the borough.