New leader of Southend Council pledges end to “bully boy tactics” and toxic atmosphere
Southend Council’s new leader has vowed to tackle the “toxic” atmosphere and “bully boy tactics” in the council chamber. Stephen
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What villagers have to say about new bypass connecting Chelmsford and Braintree
On March 25 this year, a new multi-million-pound bypass between two major urban centres in Essex was given permission to
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It happened today – this day in history – May 21
120BC: Aurelia Cotta, mother of Julius Caesar is born in Rome. 1216: French crown prince Louis enters England, having been
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Man arrested after incident in Chelmsford
A man has been arrested in connection with a disturbance which took place in Stock Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, earlier today.
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Brentwood Council pays man £1,000 compensation after admin error causes loss of privacy
Brentwood Council has apologised to a local resident and paid him £1,000 after an administrative fault meant he lost privacy
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TV quiz star helps young people to chase their dreams
Young people in Havering went head-to-head with Chaser Shaun Wallace during a special visit to the borough. Shaun, a familiar
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Police appeal to trace van and occupants in Loughton
Police are investigating an incident which was reported in Smarts Lane, Loughton, shortly before 1.55pm this afternoon. It was reported
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Man jailed after blinding victim in Southend machete attack
A man who viciously attacked and blinded another man in Southend has received an extended sentence of more than 17
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It happened today – this day in history – May 20
1293: An earthquake strikes Kamakura Japan, killing 30,000. 1303: The Treaty of Paris restores Gascony to the English and arranges
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£340m waste contract to allow ‘all types of waste treatment and disposal solutions’
A new scheme to ensure large quantities of waste generated by Essex households is not sent to landfill must allow
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