It happened today – on this day in history – December 29
1170: Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, is assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral. 1778: British troops occupy Savannah, Georgia. 1809: Birth of
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It happened today – on this day in history – December 21
1117: Archbishop of Centerbury Thomas Becket is born in London. 1804: Benjamin Disraeli is born in London. 1844: The Rochdale
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It happened today – this day in history – October 9
768: Charlemagne and his brother Carloman I are crowned Kings of The Franks. 1192: Richard I leaves Jerusalem in disguise.
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New data shows coronavirus has wreaked ‘havoc on cancer care’ in Essex
The number of people seeing a specialist for suspected cancer after an urgent GP referral is half what would normally
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Grandson takes on table tennis marathon for Southend Hospital Macmillan team
A Leigh-on-Sea grandmother who received support from the Macmillan team at Southend Hospital was brought close to tears when her
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Southend Macmillan team reassures cancer patients with offer of virtual support
As the people of Southend follow the government’s advice to stay at home, protect our NHS and save lives during
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It happened today – this day in history – February 3
1377: Mass execution of population (between 2,500 and 5,000) of Cesena, Italy, by Breton troops of Giovanni Acuto under the
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It happened today – this day in history – January 10
49BC Julius Ceasar defies the Roman Senate and crosses the Rubicon, , signaling the start of a civil war which
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Romford’s Mercury Mall raises more than £700 with Macmillan coffee morning
On Saturday residents took a break from their shopping to enjoy cakes and support The Mercury in raising money for
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