It happened today – this day in history – April 2
742: Birth of Charlemagne. 1513: Juan Ponce de Leon claims Florida for Spain. 1725: Giacomo Casanova, writer, adventurer and famous
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CCTV image released after robbery in South Benfleet
Do you recognise this person? Police would like to talk to him about a knifepoint robbery in South Benfleet in
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Benefits system lets down Southend’s disabled as hundred of refusals are overturned, says councillor
New figures show disabled people in Southend are struggling to get the help they need with hundreds of benefits refusals
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Shetland pony stolen in Ashingdon
Can you help to find Violet the pony? The two-year-old Shetland, pictured here, was stolen from a field on Ellesmere
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Golf club says their members have not been on Belfairs course following councillor claims
Members of the Belfairs Golf Club have said they have not been out playing golf since restrictions were put in
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CORONAVIRUS LATEST: NHS urged to adopt global standard for protective equipment
Almost 1,000 people have signed a petition that urges NHS trusts in Essex to use protective equipment that is in
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Horses perish in Stanford-le-Hope barn blaze
Police are appealing for information about a fire at a barn in Stanford-le-Hope which left six horses dead. Officers were
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Appeal following alleged assault on police officer
Police would like to identify two people in connection with reports that an officer was assaulted in Drake Road, Chafford
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ARU students will leave with degrees ‘they deserve’
Anglia Ruskin University says it is “committed” to ensuring students will complete their courses and leave with a degree “they
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Network Rail appeals for former signallers to keep vital train services moving
Network Rail is appealing for former professional signallers in Essex to help keep the railway running during the coronavirus crisis.
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