It happened today – this day in history – August 4
1265: Prince Edward beats Simon de Montfort the younger at the Battle of Evesham. 1306: Wenceslaus III of Bohemia is
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Festival welcomes community spirit back to Brentwood
The Crown Street Festival in Brentwood on Saturday saw hundreds of people turn out to take part in all sorts
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Prolific shoplifter banned from Chelmsford stores
A serial shoplifter has been banned from Chelmsford city centre and four shops within the city limits. Joe Wilkinson committed
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New measures to tackle litter problem in Epping
Epping Forest District Council has approved a number of initiatives to tackle the district’s litter problem, which has worsened since
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Basildon fourth worst borough in England for housing delivery
Basildon delivered only 40 per cent of its housing requirement last year, making it the fourth lowest performing district in
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It happened today – this day in history – August 3
1460: Death of King James II of Scotland aged 29. 1492: Christopher Columbus sets sail on his first voyage with
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VIDEO: Thug who kicked police officer to the ground during protest is sentenced
A man who took a flying kick at a police officer during a protest in 2020 has been handed a
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Sniffer dog reveals suspected drugs find in Canvey car search
Police have seized a quantity of suspected Class A drugs after officers stopped a car in Canvey. Officers were on
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New coronavirus testing site opens in Rochford
A coronavirus testing facility has opened at the Freight House car park in Rochford, to increase COVID-19 testing in the
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It happened today – this day in history – August 2
216BC: The Carthaginian army lead by Hannibal defeats numerically superior Roman army at the Battle of Cannae during the Second
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