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Faslane can "expect investment" when defence plans finally published, MPs told
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (545+ words) The UK Government's long-delayed defence spending plans will free up cash for the country's nuclear submarine base " with a defence minister telling MPs that "massive investment" is needed at Faslane. Luke Pollard claimed that the "austerity policies" implemented by the…...
Hadleigh teen is flourishing six months after life saving op
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (1920+ words) FOR Hot Chocolate it started with a kiss. For me, it began with a simple email. The email was to Anita Copley, a clinical nurse specialist, at Guy's Hospital in London. Little did I know then how Anita would not…...
Popular historical event set to return to Southend in August
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (169+ words) A popular historical event is set to return in Southend with a weekend of immersive activities. Southend Museums has announced its annual Anglo-Saxon Weekend will take place on August 1 and 2, offering visitors the chance to step back in time. The…...
UK travel company falls into administration after 24 years as holidays cancelled
11+ hour, 49+ min ago (322+ words) A UK travel company specialising in group travel, including stag and hen weekends, has fallen into administration, resulting in the cancellation of some bookings. Groupia Ltd - which also trades as Groupia Golf, Go Hen, Stag Web, Groupia School Trips, and…...
New equipment to improve accessibility installed at swimming pool in Basildon
18+ hour, 11+ min ago (374+ words) Swimming facilities in Basildon have been made more accessible with the introduction of new specialist equipment designed to help more people enjoy the water. Basildon Council has installed a new Poolpod in the main pool at Basildon Sporting Village, providing…...
Huge American rock band fire off back-to-back hits at new Essex festival
18+ hour, 56+ min ago (755+ words) THOUSANDS of music lovers turned out to watch a huge American rock band put on an incredible show for the first night of a new Essex festival. State Fayre opened to the public at Hylands Park, in Chelmsford, yesterday, with…...
Residents learn essential life-saving skills at CPR session on Canvey
15+ hour, 11+ min ago (188+ words) More than a dozen residents have been learning essential life-saving skills at a community training session'on Canvey.' The free CPR workshop was delivered by Essex & Herts Air Ambulance at its shop on Furtherwick Road, where 13 people attended. Participants were taught…...
Energy debt fears plaguing third of UK households " survey
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (684+ words) A third of UK adults are currently in debt to their energy firm or worried about falling behind ahead of a 13% jump in the price cap from July, a survey suggests. The figure rises to 45% of parents with a child…...
Boy, 17, from south Essex charged with 11 sex offences against 4 alleged victims
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (113+ words) A Basildon teenager has appeared in court charged with 11 sexual offences against four alleged female victims. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named due to a reporting restriction, appeared at Basildon Crown Court on Friday (June 26) to answer the charges. He…...
Developer lodges appeals over proposals for 71 and 58 homes on south Essex green belt
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (334+ words) A developer has submitted two appeals to the planning inspectorate over proposals for 71 and 58 homes on green belt sites in Billericay. Sandmoore Capital Ltd has lodged appeals relating to land south of Woolshots Farm and a nearby site to the…...