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Chelmsford murders spark new ‘alert’ system for thousands of GP patients
The murders were discovered after a GP raised concerns
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Children lose Southend grammar school places after parents lied about their address
'It is unacceptable for parents to try and game the system in this way'
'Stinky' Southend seafront lagoon slammed as 'disaster' could be ripped out
It has been plagued with a 'horrible stink' and quicksand has formed
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Man, 47, accused of having 'gun' in residential Southend street in broad daylight is named
Police rushed to the scene following reports of a man with a 'handgun'
Essex M&S stores that are hiring temporary staff for the Christmas season
Pay starts at £13.41 an hour
Police swarm Southend street after man spotted with 'gun'
An investigation is ongoing
Major A127 improvement work plans completely scrapped in 'extremely disappointing' move
It has been dubbed a 'disaster' after millions of taxpayer funds were spent over two years
Violent ex-police offer 'grabbed partner's neck' and said he'd 'strangle' colleague
The violent ex police officer had a string of allegations against him
Former Essex nurse 'let down' by Broomfield Hospital after she was 'neglected'
Jill Rose died while under the care of the hospital
Major plans for new road connecting Chelmsford and Southend announced
Major plans also include an extension of the Elizabeth Line well into Essex
Second Essex asylum seeker hotel closure announced in 3 days
It has been reported that it will shut "before Christmas"
Man killed in A127 crash near Southend named locally for the first time
The road was shut for several hours
Council warned of 'risk' after sites for 6000 new homes removed
The decision has been met with concern
Death of woman sparks concern over Southend Hospital
She died eight days after being admitted with a fractured femur
Person 'evacuated' from Southend seafront after being found injured
The person had lost their footing close to the sea wall
MobLand's Helen Mirren addresses why she had to change Essex accent
Essex's Dame Helen Mirren revealed how ditching her accent helped her land her first job, paving the way for a stellar career spanning more than 50 years
The Essex town that could finally get its own train station after 70 years
It comes as "large" developments are planned for the area
Two men wanted in connection with £11k theft at cash point
Police want to speak to the men in connection with the theft
Concerns new homes will be a 'death trap' if built near often 'gridlocked' Essex area
Residents are concerned that the town could come to a 'standstill'
The expensive Essex area where rent prices just keep rising
Its got a bustling high street and great links into London