Alcohol ban proposed for town centres
Drinking alcohol could be banned in some south Essex town centres after reports of a rise in antisocial behaviour. Basildon
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In Essex, the number of people admitted to hospital in 2018/19 increased by 39 per cent in six years
Pledge to tackle alcohol-related health in face of record death levels
A plan to tackle alcohol-related health problems in Essex has been drawn up amid concerns the number of people being
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Increase in people entering rehab over Christmas period
Data released by an Essex-based residential drug and alcohol treatment centre has revealed a huge rise in the number of
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Coronavirus sparks huge rise in numbers entering Essex alcohol rehab
More alcoholics than ever before have admitted themselves into a rehab in Essex during the four month peak of the
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Ilford shop owner considers closing down after restrictions placed on alcohol sales
The owner of an Ilford High Road off-licence no longer allowed to sell alcohol 24 hours a day says he
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Sell alcohol irresponsibly on Southend seafront and we will take away your licence, says council boss
With pubs closed during the lockdown there has been a spike in the number of people drinking heavily on Southend’s
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Concerns that self isolation could turn more to drink
Social distancing could lead to a surge in harmful drinking, a charity has warned. The necessary social distancing measures in
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