It happened today – this day in history – April 7
1724: Bach’s “St John Passion” premieres in Leipzig. 1739: Highwayman Dick Turpin is executed for horse theft. 1770: Birth of
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Former Ford HQ in Brentwood set for new homes
The former Ford headquarters in Brentwood has been bought for £40 million, with plans for more than 400 homes. Fairview
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Conservatives hold Chelmsford
Vicky Ford (Con) 31,934 Marie Goldman (LibDem) 14,313 Penny Richards (Lab) 10,295 Mark Lawrence (Monster Raving Loony Party) 580 Conservative
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It happened today – this day in history – October 12
1216: King John loses the crown jewels in The Wash as the flood tide swamps his wagons. 1492: Christopher Columbus
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It happened today – this day in history – October 1
331BC: Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia at the Battle of Gaugamela. 1207: Henry III born in Winchester
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Basildon councillors sign off £23million Ford Dunton expansion plan
BASILDON councillors have unanimously approved a £23million extension to Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre. The council’s Planning Committee approved plans last
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Basildon Council to rule on £23million Ford Dunton planning application
BASILDON councillors will decide tomorrow whether to approve a £23million extension to Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre. The car manufacturer wants
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