Barking nightclub forced to close for ignoring social distancing regulations
An east London nightclub which allegedly hosted a lockdown party has been temporarily shut down. Barking & Dagenham Council inspectors
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23 arrests in east London as Met targets drug supply
A week of activity targeting drug supply and the associated violence in east London has resulted in 23 arrests. The
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Three confirmed cases in Barking & Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham council has urged residents not to panic buy after three confirmed cases of the virus in the
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Gangs fighting for control over drug markets summit hears
East London is facing an “uphill battle” tackling violent gangs who use social media to spread fear, a former Home
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Commission aims to drive down domestic abuse in Barking and Dagenham
The UK’s first commission aimed at driving down violence in the borough with the highest number of domestic abuse offences
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