Brentwood drug deaths spike is third highest increase in England and 2020 could be even worse
Drug-related deaths in Brentwood have increased fourfold in six years – the third highest increase per local authority in the
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Man admits manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese nationals in Grays lorry deaths case
A man has admitted his part in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals at The Old Bailey. Haulier Ronan Hughes
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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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Driver extradited to UK in connection with lorry deaths of Vietnamese nationals in Grays
An Irish lorry driver, wanted in connection with the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a lorry container discovered in
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Pre-existing health issues contributing to Southend’s high number of COVID-19 deaths
Almost half of all coronavirus patients treated in Southend have died, government figures have revealed. Figures published by the government
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Further arrest in connection with Grays lorry deaths
A man has been arrested in London today, Thursday April 16, on suspicion of an immigration offence. The 42-year-old, from
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Almost 30 deaths since the beginning of the month in East London hospitals
East London hospitals today confirmed almost 30 new deaths from coronavirus since the beginning of the month. King George Hospital
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Deaths of rough sleepers in Redbridge shows significant increase
The number of rough sleepers dying each year has increased significantly after “virtually no contact” with health services, according to
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Dublin court agrees extradition of man in connection with Grays lorry deaths
A man has appeared in court today, Friday January 24, in connection with the deaths of 39 people found in
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UPDATE: Two arrests after three men die in Redbridge
Detectives investigating the deaths of three men in Redbridge have made two arrests. Emergency services were called at 7.38[m on
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