Sharp rise in number of children at risk from gangs
The number of children at risk from gangs In Essex has increased sharply in the past three years, new Government
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Pitsea businesses’ crime ‘horror stories’ spark extra police patrols and new walkie-talkie system
BUSINESSES in Pitsea town centre are to be hooked up to a new walkie-talkie system after reporting a crime epidemic,
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Basildon Council plans energy deal to save residents £152 per year, as 8 per cent suffer fuel poverty
BASILDON Council may join forces with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, to secure lower energy rates for residents.
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Basildon Council proposes new electoral district for Dry Street development and new Laindon polling station
A NEW polling district is set to be created in Basildon, for residents of a large new housing development. Basildon
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20 years of hospice charity in Hadleigh
A local charity shop has been celebrating 20 years of trading in its local community, raising hundreds of thousands of
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Chelmsford Council upgrades city’s war memorials
CHELMSFORD City Council says it is continuing its mission to refurbish its war memorials. The 96-year-old memorial outside the Civic
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Billericay teacher visits Shanghai as part of maths exchange programme
A teacher from South Green Junior School in Billericay has been selected to take part in a prestigious teacher exchange,
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Essex Police signs up a dozen new volunteer officers
TWELVE new special constables have received their warrant cards in a ceremony at Essex Police headquarters in Chelmsford. The volunteer
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Basildon Council announces plan to build 1,000 new homes in five years
BASILDON Council has announced plans to build 1,000 new homes in five years. The bulk of the properties will be
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Investigation after 40 firefighters are scrambled to blaze at Romford vehicle workshop
AN investigation has been launched after roughly 40 firefighters were scrambled to a blaze at a Romford business last night.
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