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Arriva buses

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.

  • 7h7 hours ago
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Arriva buses

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.

  • 7h7 hours ago
  • England
Sleeping newborn

Birthing unit closed due to lack of staff

An NHS trust in Essex says the closure is necessary for safety reasons.

  • 10h10 hours ago
  • Essex
Dirty water flowing out of pipe

Sewage hits dozens of UK beaches after heavy rain

Charity issues warning after water firms discharge untreated sewage to avoid potential flooding.

  • 5h5 hours ago
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Firefighters holding the rescued dogs

Firefighters rescue three dogs from kennels blaze

The fire service says the dogs were trapped in a building which was 75% alight.

  • 9h9 hours ago
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Plants at Beth Chatto's gardens in Essex
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A bottle or oral morphine

Nurse who gave placebo to patient struck off

Vijayan Rajoo gave sugar and water to a brain tumour patient instead of morphine, hearing told.

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Paige Gould

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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    Arriva buses

    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.

    • 7h7 hours ago
    • England
    Sleeping newborn

    Birthing unit closed due to lack of staff

    An NHS trust in Essex says the closure is necessary for safety reasons.

    • 10h10 hours ago
    • Essex
    Dirty water flowing out of pipe

    Sewage hits dozens of UK beaches after heavy rain

    Charity issues warning after water firms discharge untreated sewage to avoid potential flooding.

    • 5h5 hours ago
    • Science & Environment
    • Comments
    Firefighters holding the rescued dogs

    Firefighters rescue three dogs from kennels blaze

    The fire service says the dogs were trapped in a building which was 75% alight.

    • 9h9 hours ago
    • Essex
    Plants at Beth Chatto's gardens in Essex
    1:00
    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.

    • 8h8 hours ago
    • Essex
    A bottle or oral morphine

    Nurse who gave placebo to patient struck off

    Vijayan Rajoo gave sugar and water to a brain tumour patient instead of morphine, hearing told.

    • 14h14 hours ago
    • Essex
    Paige Gould

    Woman with brain tumour 'determined to live'

    Paige Gould is researching different treatments after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.

      Sleeping newborn

      Birthing unit closed due to lack of staff

      An NHS trust in Essex says the closure is necessary for safety reasons.

      • 10h10 hours ago
      • Essex
      Dirty water flowing out of pipe

      Sewage hits dozens of UK beaches after heavy rain

      Charity issues warning after water firms discharge untreated sewage to avoid potential flooding.

      • 5h5 hours ago
      • Science & Environment
      • Comments
      Firefighters holding the rescued dogs

      Firefighters rescue three dogs from kennels blaze

      The fire service says the dogs were trapped in a building which was 75% alight.

      • 9h9 hours ago
      • Essex
      Plants at Beth Chatto's gardens in Essex
      1:00
      Video 1 minute

      The secrets of creating a dry weather garden

      A bottle or oral morphine

      Nurse who gave placebo to patient struck off

      Paige Gould

      Woman with brain tumour 'determined to live'

      Vanity Milan was a guest at Colchester Pride

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      • Essex
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          Woman with brain tumour 'determined to live'

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          Paige Gouge is researching different treatments after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.

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        4. Posted at 14:29 16 Aug14:29 16 Aug

          Listen: One-Day Cup - commentary from eight games

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          Listen to BBC radio commentary from eight games in the 2022 One-Day Cup.

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          Cost of living crisis lures new gang recruits

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        7. Posted at 18:56 14 Aug18:56 14 Aug

          Hampshire beat Lancs to maintain winning start

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          Listen: One-Day Cup - commentary from eight games

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