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Stop hate
Barking and Dagenham Council says ‘no to hate’

In Barking and Dagenham, one thing that the council doesn’t stand for is hate towards another person and this week they’re marking National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

Hate crime is any crime that targets a person because of hostility or prejudice towards that person’s disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender identity.

This year, National Hate Crime Awareness Week runs from Saturday 12 to Saturday 19 October.

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Homes on the Gascoigne
East London authority tops national housebuilding table

Barking and Dagenham Council has topped the national table of council housebuilders, Inside Housing research shows.

879 homes were completed by the authority in 2023/24, beating far larger council’s including Leeds City, Southwark and Sheffield.

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Cigarette seizure
Over £50k worth of illegal tobacco seized in Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham Council is marking London Trading Standards Week and is highlighting their significant efforts in removing illegal tobacco from the streets.

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Sporting Memories Club for over 50s
Abbey Leisure Centre Sporting Memories Club for 50+

Every Tuesday!

Join the Sporting Memories Group for a weekly celebration of sports and camaraderie! Perfect for those over 50 who enjoy reminiscing about the good old days of sports or simply want to spend time in a friendly atmosphere.

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Sporting Memories Club for over 50s
Dagenham & Redbridge FC Sporting Memories Club for 50+

Every Thursday!

Join the Sporting Memories Group for a weekly celebration of sports and camaraderie! Perfect for those over 50 who enjoy reminiscing about the good old days of sports or simply want to spend time in a friendly atmosphere.

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