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  • Tell us about your favourite local shop and pub

    We are backing local business and you can help play your part in our campaign by telling us about your favourite shop and pub. These play a vital role in our communities and economy and we really want to highlight those businesses who pride themselves

  • Essex domestic abuse arrests rise by 20 per cent in lockdown

    The number of people arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse in Essex increased by 20 per cent in the first full month of lockdown compared to last year. Essex Police arrested 504 people on suspicion of domestic abuse in April 2019 and 605 in April

  • Essex coronavirus contact tracing call centre to be set up

    A contract tracing service is to be set up in Essex led by officials from Essex County Council and operated by third party call handlers. As part of Public Health England’s national oversight plans, local authorities are being asked to support and