It happened today – this day in history – May 18
1048: Birth of Persian mathematician, poet and philosopher Omar Khayam. 1152: Eleanor of Aquitaine marries Henri of Anjou, handing the
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Inspectorate highlights shortcomings in care worker training at academy in Leytonstone
Care workers training at a Leytonstone academy have only “a limited understanding” of what they are learning, Ofsted has found.
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Quality of living in Brentwood second best in UK but it’s also one of the least affordable places
Brentwood is just one place off the top spot for the quality of living conditions, according to a report into
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Police engage with Jewish communities after incident in Chigwell
Officers are engaging with local Jewish communities today to provide reassurance and updates following on from events in Chigwell this
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International recognition for Southend’s award-winning beaches
Southend has been commended for the quality and management of its beaches after five beaches were awarded the Blue Flag
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Prolific burglar jailed
A burglar has been sentenced to seven years in jail after carrying out eight burglaries and trying to escape police
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Taxi firm hoping to move back to Shenfield station site
A taxi office in Shenfield is set to return six years after it was moved due to Crossrail works. The
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Man assaulted in Chigwell
Detectives are progressing an investigation following reports of a religiously-aggravated assault in Chigwell. Officers attended Limes Avenue shortly after 1.15pm
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It happened today – this day in history – May 17
1510: Death of painter Sandro Botticelli. 1536: Anne Boleyn’s supposed “four lovers” are executed shortly before her own beheading two
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Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after collision in Loughton
Police are at the scene of a serious collision in Loughton and are appealing for witnesses to the incident. Officers
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