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Hell behind bolted gates- the tragic fates of Essex's asylum patients
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (1887+ words) THEY were the original ‘safe spaces’, or at least they were supposed to be. Places where people with mental health problems could receive ‘moral treatment’. Places where straight jackets and metal chains made way for humane therapies. Life, however, for…...
Passengers warned as c2c disruption to continue throughout the weekend
11+ hour, 49+ min ago (266+ words) Disruption across the c2c network is expected to continue throughout the weekend as prolonged dry weather continues to impact travel. c2c services have been running at a reduced speed since Wednesday, August 19, after prolonged dry weather caused clay beneath the tracks to…...
Plans approved to demolish car dealership and replace with six flats in Leigh
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (394+ words) A car dealership in Leigh is set to be demolished and replaced with a new three-storey residential and commercial development. Southend Council has approved plans to replace the existing buildings on the corner of London Road and Pavilion Drive with…...
Family 'incredibly grateful' as funds raised for disabled daughter's wheelchair
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (530+ words) A family are "incredible grateful" after raising more than £4,000 to help improve their disabled daughter’s quality of life with a specialist wheelchair buggy in south Essex. The money will help cover the cost of the wheelchair for six-year-old Imogen McCabe…...
Another UK travel company closes with all holiday packages cancelled
13+ hour, 57+ min ago (223+ words) A UK travel company has ceased trading, with all holiday packages cancelled. Golf Villa Rentals Ltd specialised in golf holiday packages to destinations worldwide, including Greece, Cyprus, Spain, and the United States. The company ceased trading on August 18, 2026, according to…...
Meghan ‘in talks for role in Guy Ritchie Netflix series’
11+ hour, 29+ min ago (413+ words) The Duchess of Sussex is in talks to make her return to acting with an appearance in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen TV series, according to reports. Speculation Meghan may return to her former career as an actress followed the news…...
Murder inquiry launched after wildfire reveals human remains in woodland
14+ hour, 39+ min ago (298+ words) A murder probe has been launched after a wildfire revealed human remains discovered in woodland known as The Pits. Officers were called on the evening of August 12 after bones, thought to belong to a woman aged between 25 and 45, were found…...
Taxidermized bird of prey seized by police after being listed on social media
15+ hour, 52+ min ago (405+ words) A social-media listing has led to action by Essex Police after officers uncovered an item being offered for sale in south Essex. The investigation centred on a display involving a protected bird of prey, with police now using the seized…...
Snake believed to be first in the world to benefit from human cancer treatment
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (502+ words) A 15-foot python named after actress Jodie Foster is believed to be the first snake in the world to benefit from a cancer treatment normally used on humans. Vets at Chester Zoo say the 40kg reptile is back to her “bright…...
South Beech vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (413+ words) Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions A local veterinary practice in South Beech is launching a pet healthcare plan that will remove worries about booking veterinary consultations at…...