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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A lesson in cause and effect
In October 2012, 15-year old Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai was shot, along with two other girls by a Taliban gunman
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MP welcomes Boris’ new Brexit deal
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has issued a statement regarding the deal struck between the EU
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Pressure on council to protect most vulnerable from no-deal Brexit price rises
Essex County Council has been urged to ensure the most vulnerable are not disproportionally impacted by Brexit. The council (ECC)
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Brexit will further damage Basildon’s already shrinking manufacturing industry, says report
UNHAPPY Basildon workers who voted for Brexit have likely made things worse for themselves instead of better, according to a
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