It happened today – this day in history – June 25
1483: Parliament declares Edward V as illegitimate based on his parent’s alleged bigamous marriage. 1646: Thomas Fairfax’s New Model Army
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Foster care agency costs “scandalous” says Redbridge Council director
Foster care agencies are charging councils “increasingly scandalous” amounts of money, a Redbridge Council director has claimed. The number of
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Basildon Council votes down Eastgate flats plan as appeal date set
Government inspectors will decide on plans to demolish a Basildon shopping centre to build 2,800 flats after a local council
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Southend Council apologises to mum over officer’s SEND comments
A probe is under way after “unacceptable” comments were sent to a Southend mum regarding her bid to get her
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Rainham industrial park approved
Plans to build a large industrial park bordering the Thames in Rainham were given the green light last night. Havering’s
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Redbridge champions greener travel with more than 100 new cycle parking spots
Redbridge Council is installing more than 100 new cycle racks offering safe and secure parking spots for bicycles to encourage
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Upgrades to landmark Basildon building approved
Major upgrades to a Basildon town centre landmark which is in ‘urgent need’ of refurbishment have been approved by the
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‘Challenging’ Redbridge budget balanced
Redbridge Council has managed to close the gap in last year’s “challenging” budget despite an overspend of £10.2million on day-to-day services.
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It happened today – this day in history – June 24
1314: Scotland regains independence from England at the Battle of Bannockburn. 1340: The English fleet destroys the French at the
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Dispersal order in place for Chalkwell and Old Leigh
A dispersal order is in place in Southend covering Old Leigh, Chalkwell Beach and esplanade and the cinder path linking
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