Mental health in Essex expected to deteriorate over consequences of coronavirus pandemic
Depression and anxiety due to Covid-19 is expected to double over the next few months – leading to four in
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Temporary mortuary at Upminster removed but COVID-19 threat remains
The temporary mortuary at South Essex Crematorium in Upminster has been removed as part of the further scaling back of
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Essex public health director ‘terrified’ of winter Covid spike
The head of public health in Essex has admitted to being terrified as he spelled out a conservative estimate of
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Pandemic forces council to revise ambitions for Southend’s future
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced Southend Council to make changes to its long-term ambitions so it can focus on recovery.
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Southend’s most vulnerable could face care cut in ‘last resort’ coronavirus powers
Vulnerable people could have their care slashed and health assessments suspended, under ‘last resort’ powers handed to the council in
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Essex predicts up to £25million shortfall in council tax
Essex County Council has predicted it will face a £25million reduction in the amount it takes in council tax, due
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County Council to set up PPE procurement team
A dedicated team at Essex County Council (ECC) is being set up to procure PPE until 2022. Up to £280,000
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‘Miracle’ Covid-19 survivor from Hornchurch defies the odds
A father-of-two who spent 98 days in hospital fighting Covid-19 before making a “remarkable recovery’ has thanked the “angel” doctors
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Cabbages, get your lovely fresh cabbages!
The Labour Party may be “under new management” but two of the previous landlords seem oblivious to the unspoken rule
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Council developing ‘robust plan’ to create jobs in Essex
Around one third of the Essex population are on furlough or universal credit due to Covid-19, it has been revealed.
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