Health chief calls for half term lockdown as COVID cases climb in Southend
An autumn “firebreak” would help stem the rise of COVID-19 cases in Southend, the director of public health has insisted.
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Better air quality the “silver lining” of lockdown ordeal in Waltham Forest
Air pollution in Waltham Forest fell below legal limits during lockdown for the first time since records began. All 62
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Kneed for respect
As Wales and Switzerland took the knee before kicking off in their European Championship game in Baku on Saturday afternoon,
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Commissioner speaks of opportunity to “squeeze” crime in Essex as lockdown restrictions ease
Police have been given an opportunity to turn a temporary improvement in the levels of crime into a permanent one,
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One big boy hug coming right up
I always used to joke to my children when they were growing up that there would never come a day
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Redbridge Tory joins Reform UK over Government’s handling of COVID pandemic
A Redbridge Conservative councillor has left the party due to his frustration with the Government’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Only one COVIID death in east London as restrictions begin to lift
Only one COVID sufferer in the whole of east London died last week as the country begins to gradually reopen.
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Chelmsford prisoners allowed visits for just 100 days throughout 2020 due to COVID-19
Prisoners at Chelmsford Prison – a Category B prison – were only allowed visits from loved ones for 100 days
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Southend prepares to welcome back visitors
A multi-faceted plan has been put in place to ensure Southend is fully prepared and ready to welcome back visitors
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Diagnosis of cancer in A & E rockets during lockdown
The number of people diagnosed with cancer after a visit to A&E has rocketed – illuminating the “devastating” impact COVID-19
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