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Beautician Joanna Sayer is celebrating 20 years in business and she couldn’t have done it without the support of her family.
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Public Health England is working with Brentwood School after a sickness outbreak last week.
Improvement works to Brentwood Station due to start this month
Work to improve access in Brentwood Station is due to start this month.
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Tributes have been paid to the well-known founder of Havering Music Makers who died last week.
Angela James of Noak Hill crowned Miss Essex
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The leader of Brentwood’ Lib Dem group has stepped down after six years to spend more time with his family.
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Councillors are calling for a “burglary squad” after “hot spots” in Brentwood were revealed.
Brentwood: Council issues scam awareness advice
Essex County Council’s Trading Standards officers are warning people to be aware of scams operating throughout the county.
Romford runner prepares for London run
A Romford runner is fundraising ahead of the British 10k London Run this summer.
Founder of St Francis Hospice dies at age 94
Tributes have been paid to one of the founders of St Francis Hospice following her death at the age of 94.
Anger at lack of action over 32 “dangerous” potholes in one Brentwood road
Repairs to 32 potholes in one road which were expected five months ago have not been carried out, despite one person suffering a broken arm and serious bruising after tripping in them.
Police search for man that sounds like Arnold Schwarzenegger after Brentwood knifepoint robbery
Police are looking for a man that sounds like Arnold Schwarznegger who robbed a woman at knifepoint.
Brentwood firefighters are tackling diesel storage tank blaze in West Thurrock
Crews from Brentwood are helping to tackle a large fire involving a diesel storage tank.
Have your say on police priorities in Brentwood
The next Police and Crime Commissioner public meeting will be taking place in Brentwood today.
Towie star Gemma Collins comes to Romford for book signing
The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins was in Romford on Friday to sign copies of her new book.
Romford pictures: London Marathon
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Joe’s bid to save his Cockney traditions
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