It happened today – this day in history – May 25
1521: The Edict of Worms outlaws Martin Luther and his followers. 1659: Richard Cromwell resigns as Lord Protector of England,
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It happened today – this day in history – December 1
800: Charlemagne judges accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican. 1420: Henry V of England enters Paris. 1640: Portugal
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Plans for new housing development on Ford Dagenham site
A huge new development could soon be built on the site of Dagenham’s famous Ford factory after a masterplan for
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Freeport to be a huge boost for Essex economy
THE official launch of Thames Freeport last week marked what is expected to be a huge boost in Essex’s economy.
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Launch of Thames Freeport signals huge opportunity for Essex economy
THE official launch of Thames Freeport last week marked what is expected to be a huge boost in Essex’s economy.
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It happened today – this day in history – August 12
30BC: Cleopatra commits suicide. 1323: The Treaty of Nöteborg between Sweden and Novgorod (Russia) regulates the border for the first
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Former Ford HQ housing development plan approved despite parking concerns
Plans to redevelop land near the former Ford HQ in Brentwood have been given the go ahead – despite concerns
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Residents are “being let down” in plans for 133 homes on land owned formerly by Ford in Brentwood, a borough
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It happened today – this day in history – June 4
1070: Roquefort cheese created in a cave near Roquefort, France. 1647: Charles I is taken prisoner by the English Parliamentary
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It happened today – this day in history – May 12
1191: Richard I (the Lionheart) marries Berengaria of Navarre in Cyprus. 1215: English barons serve an ultimatum on King John
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