Barking and Dagenham council alongside community partners has officially unveiled its Black History Month 2025 programme. Running throughout October, this year’s theme “Standing Firm in Power and Pride” a bold tribute to the strength, resilience, and cultural richness of Black African and Caribbean communities.

At its Cabinet meeting yesterday, Barking and Dagenham Council approved two key plans to support its long-term vision - creating the conditions and opportunities for every resident to thrive.

Following on from our statement of 4 September, four individuals in Dagenham and Essex have now been arrested as part of Operation Chandrila.