MP visits Southend Hospital to thank staff for their hard work during Covid-19 pandemic
Sir David Amess, Conservative MP for Southend West, visited Southend Hospital on Friday August 7 to thank doctors, nurses and
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Basildon Council increases special collection services
Basildon Council has announced that an extra 35 slots for special collection will be available every day, from Monday August
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It happened today – this day in history – August 8
1549: Henry II of France declares war on England and orders the siege of Boulogne. 1609: The Venetian senate examines
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Man jailed for perverting the course of justice following killing in Leytonstone
A man who changed the number plates of a car involved in a murder in east London has been sentenced
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Maldon bypass closed after serious traffic collision
The A414 Maldon bypass is closed following a road traffic collision this afternoon, Friday August 7. Police were called shortly
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New layout at Southchurch Park East car park to create extra bays and e-car charging
Work is underway on creating extra parking spaces and new greenery at Southchurch Park East car park. Currently, the car
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Maldon Council annual meeting delayed to allow probe into damning report on conduct
Maldon District Council’s annual meeting has been postponed for eight weeks to allow councillors to resolve the results of a
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Basildon hospice launches Virtual Luke’s to Luke’s Challenge to raise vital funds
St. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon is calling supporters to complete 5 or 10 miles this October and raise vital funds
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Mark Noble Football School kicks off in Billericay
Basildon Council has welcomed the Mark Noble Football School to the borough as it begins delivering football classes to sold-out
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More than half of cancer patients not seen quickly enough at King George and Queen’s hospitals in May
Less than half of cancer patients at King George Hospital and Queen’s Hospital’s NHS trust were treated fast enough in
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