A string of surgical errors at south Essex hospitals have been revealed including one incident where a cancer patient’s surgery was carried out on the wrong part of the body. A freedom of information request to the Mid and South Essex Hospital Trust – which manages Southend, Basildon and Broomfield …
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A dispersal order has been put in place in Southend following concerns due to a number car cruising and meet events this weekend. Police brought in the order on Friday (August 25) after the force received reports about the large car meet which has been planned at the seafront area …
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A new Christmas market is coming to Essex this winter, offering a whole host of cosy and festive activities for the whole family. The Shoebury Christmas Market will be opening its doors for one day only in December, and there will be a range of things to do, drink and …
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Royal Mail workers are set to strike on Thursday (October 20) which will be fourth of 21 strikes in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. 115,000 members across the UK will walk out for a 24-hour strike on Thursday, beginning at 4am, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) said, according …
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An Essex Post Office boss, who has one of five who were convicted as a result of a computer systems scandal, has been cleared by the Court of Appeal. On Monday, Duranda Clarke, of Thaxted, as well as Robert Boyle, Jack Smith, Grant Allen and Richard Hawkes all had their …
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Royal Mail has warned people to expect delays with receiving their post in Southend-on-Sea today. According to the Mirror, the postal company has been hit hard by coronavirus challenges which has caused disruption to its services. Disruption has meant that Royal Mail is saying it’s not going to be able …
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A postman from Essex has pleaded with people to ‘get behind their postal workers’ amid criticism for Royal Mail delays. The restrictions imposed upon the country as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have affected many industries and individual companies over the last 10 months. It has had huge …
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With Christmas just 36 days away our bank accounts are starting to feel the strain. Let’s face it, the festive period is one of the most expensive times of year, and some extra work could really help to tie you over throughout the festive season. There is a wide range …
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A POSTMAN stole more than 4,500 letters and parcels worth more than £10,000. Mark Groom stole packets contained money, computer games, DVDs, mobile phones, gift cards and vouchers, totalling a value of £10,063. The 44-year-old admitted to two counts of theft of a postal packet during his time working for …
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CANVEY’S post box shutdown mystery has been resolved…the postie, has indeed, lost his keys! The Echo told yesterday how bemused residents on the island were unable to post letters as all the boxes were taped up. Social media was rife with worry, with residents fearing the red boxes were on …
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