Diwali at a distance during lockdown
Barking and Dagenham Council has urged residents to celebrate Diwali safely and inside this weekend. The council said it is
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Brentwood Council to review Mill Green pub’s licence after residents complain of mass gatherings and disturbances
A pub faces having its licence suspended after being accused of encouraging mass gatherings at a time when there were
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Barking nightclub forced to close for ignoring social distancing regulations
An east London nightclub which allegedly hosted a lockdown party has been temporarily shut down. Barking & Dagenham Council inspectors
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Chelmsford MP reassures parents ahead of school return
Entire year groups will be kept completely apart at one Chelmsford secondary school to minimise the risk of spreading Covid-19.
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Council acts quickly to close Dagenham venue after illegal rave
An east London council has shut down a venue where an illegal rave attended by more than 260 people was
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JOBSWORTHS! Redbridge Council fines Wanstead barber for providing chairs outside shop for elderly waiting customers
A barber in Wanstead has been fined £100 for placing two chairs outside his shop so elderly customers could wait
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Rave team assembled by council to break up illegal gatherings in Barking and Dagenham
Traffic wardens are being used by an east London council as the latest weapon in the battle against illegal raves.
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Trains back in action on Southend Pier
Southend’s iconic pier trains will once again welcome visitors aboard as they reopen with a number of social distancing and
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Patience urged as pubs reopen
As some pubs reopen their doors on Saturday patrons wanting a pint are being urged to be patient as bars
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Redbridge Council to address social distancing issues at Wanstead Market
Redbridge Council has said it will try to address problems with social distancing that arose on the reopening of Wanstead
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