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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Police continue to respond to COVID breaches across Essex
Essex Police are continuing to crack down on people found to be ignoring COVID-19 lockdown regulations. On Wednesday February 3,
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Brentwood mobile hair and beauty workers warned of fines for breach of lockdown regulations
Brentwood Borough Council is warning businesses they will be fined if they breach lockdown restrictions. A statement from the council
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Police pledge to enforce lockdown regluations
Where reasoned conversation has not been successful Essex Police will take enforcement action against people flouting COVID-19 rules, the force
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East London councils call on places of worship to close during lockdown
Leaders of the London boroughs with some of the highest rates of coronavirus in the country have urged places of
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Broomfield Hospital consultant predicts new national lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
A doctor at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, has indicated that a full national lockdown for at least the next four weeks
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Spike in violence after coronavirus lockdown in Chelmsford Prison
Not a single prisoner was infected with COVID-19 at Chelmsford Prison – but this came at the cost of having
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