Taking offence doesn’t make you right
Things really have got out of hand when a 40-year career can be ended by quoting Shakespeare. Alistair Stewart’s colleagues
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It happened today – this day in history – February 1
1327: Teenager Edward III is crowned king of England buut the country is ruled by his mother Queen Isabella and
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Not all the bells chime for Brexit
That’s it, at 12.00 am Saturday February 1 Brussels time, we leave the European Union. Or 11 pm Friday January
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No Brexit day celebrations planned for Southend, says council leader
No ‘Brexit Day’ celebrations are planned for Southend when the UK leaves the European Union on January 31, the leader
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It happened today – this day in history – January 15
1412: Birth of Joan of Arc. 1535: Henry VIII declares himself head of the church in England. 1559: Elizabeth I
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Duddridge sets out post-Brexit vision for local fishermen
James Duddridge set out the government’s post-Brexit vision for local fishermen – such as those in Southend – on Thursday
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It happened today – this day in history – December 13
1466: Death of artist Donatello. 1577: Sir Francis Drake sets sail from England on a circumnavigation of the world. 1642:
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Health authorities publish plans for ‘major incident’ in Essex
With fears that Brexit will bring social unrest, climate change will result in environmental disasters and cyber-attacks capable of crippling
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Brexit minister Duddridge signs Swiss agreement
Brexit Minister and local MP James Duddridge signed a new agreement today which means nationals from both the UK and
Read moreBrexit fatigue no excuse to get on with it
I can fully appreciate why so many are heartily sick of Brexit; billions has been spent on it so far,
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