Union officials say Arriva can afford to return with a better deal after rejecting a 7.8% pay rise.
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Bus drivers to strike in Kent and Essex
Union officials say Arriva can afford to return with a better deal after rejecting a 7.8% pay rise.
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Bus drivers to strike in Kent and Essex
Union officials say Arriva can afford to return with a better deal after rejecting a 7.8% pay rise.

Birthing unit closed due to lack of staff
An NHS trust in Essex says the closure is necessary for safety reasons.

Sewage hits dozens of UK beaches after heavy rain
Charity issues warning after water firms discharge untreated sewage to avoid potential flooding.

Firefighters rescue three dogs from kennels blaze
The fire service says the dogs were trapped in a building which was 75% alight.

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The secrets of creating a dry weather garden
Inspiration and advice from an expert at the gardens created by visionary plantswoman Beth Chatto.

Nurse who gave placebo to patient struck off
Vijayan Rajoo gave sugar and water to a brain tumour patient instead of morphine, hearing told.

Woman with brain tumour 'determined to live'
Paige Gould is researching different treatments after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.
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Bus drivers to strike in Kent and Essex
Union officials say Arriva can afford to return with a better deal after rejecting a 7.8% pay rise.

Birthing unit closed due to lack of staff
An NHS trust in Essex says the closure is necessary for safety reasons.

Sewage hits dozens of UK beaches after heavy rain
Charity issues warning after water firms discharge untreated sewage to avoid potential flooding.

Firefighters rescue three dogs from kennels blaze
The fire service says the dogs were trapped in a building which was 75% alight.

Video 1 minute
The secrets of creating a dry weather garden
Inspiration and advice from an expert at the gardens created by visionary plantswoman Beth Chatto.

Nurse who gave placebo to patient struck off
Vijayan Rajoo gave sugar and water to a brain tumour patient instead of morphine, hearing told.

Woman with brain tumour 'determined to live'
Paige Gould is researching different treatments after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.

Birthing unit closed due to lack of staff
An NHS trust in Essex says the closure is necessary for safety reasons.

Sewage hits dozens of UK beaches after heavy rain
Charity issues warning after water firms discharge untreated sewage to avoid potential flooding.

Firefighters rescue three dogs from kennels blaze
The fire service says the dogs were trapped in a building which was 75% alight.
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