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Basildon: Controversial plans for large new industrial park agreed

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a large new business park have been agreed despite concerns it will “put the community through years and years of misery.”...

Essex health trusts ranked among some of worst in country

HEALTH trusts serving Essex have been rated as some of the worst in England. Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, which is responsible for...

Blood pressure monitors available in Essex Libraries

YOU can now borrow blood pressure monitors for free from our 74 libraries.  The monitors will also be available from two mobile libraries too. The scheme...

Every NHS Trust ranked with hopes it will raise standards

EVERY trust in England will be ranked quarterly against clear, consistent standards - from urgent and emergency care to elective operations and mental health...

Protecting children from flu following 38% increase in hospital admissions in 2024

AS children return to schools and nurseries for the autumn term, the NHS in mid and south Essex is sharing practical guidance to help...

A Flippin’ great success as Waddle-on-Sea Comes to a Close

WADDLE-on-Sea has been hailed a huge success as it takes its final bow after seven weeks of colour, creativity, and family fun across Southend-on-Sea...

Staff at Stanford-le-Hope railway station thanked after medical emergency

ON Monday 1 September, team members from local rail operator c2c Railway were delighted to welcome back a customer who suffered a medical emergency...

New George at Asda adaptive clothing range honours legacy of Nicky Newman

GEORGE at Asda proudly launches a 28-piece collection of adult adaptive clothing which honours the legacy of breast cancer campaigner - Nicky Newman. The...

Prison staff not responsible for offender’s fatal overdose

AN investigation has concluded that prison and probation staff did all they could to prevent an offender’s fatal drug overdose reports the Local Democracy...

Basildon Eye clinic could take over offices on industrial estateBas

OFFICES used by a shipping firm could be converted into a new eye clinic offering outpatient services reports the Local Democracy Reporter. SpaMedica is proposing...

Mum’s charity walk is thanks to chemo team that ‘saved’ her life

A MUM from Rayleigh, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, is taking part in Mid and South Essex Hospital Charity’s...

Grays father lost £15k in movie review job scam

A GRAYS father-of-three lost more than £15,000 to a clever job scam in which he was asked to review films. The victim, who wants...

Caesarean births rise to 50 per cent in some Essex hospitals

HALF of all births at some Essex hospitals are now via caesarean sections it has been revealed reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Latest figures for...

GP advice ahead of the August bank holiday weekend

AS local healthcare services prepare for the busy August bank holiday, a local GP is asking people to be prepared and use NHS services...

c2c becomes first train company to join Stamp Out Spiking

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway has become the first UK train operating company (TOC) to join Stamp Out Spiking, a national campaign dedicated to...

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