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  • Hospital spending crackdown launched to tackle huge losses

    A CRACKDOWN on overtime and more spending checks are being planned to tackle multi-million pound losses at Colchester’s hospitals. The Colchester Hospital University NHS Trust, which has budgeted for a £15.9million deficit this year, lost £2million

  • MP attacks plans to build Tendring homes near Colchester

    COLCHESTER MP Sir Bob Russell has labelled Tendring's plans to build up to 3,000 homes on the town’s doorstep as a “planning outrage”. The veteran MP also called on Colchester Council to get tough and “refuse to play ball” with Tendring. The

  • Body cam experiment helps cops tackle domestic abuse

    BODY worn cameras have helped to convict more violent partners in Essex. More people have been charged and more people have admitted, or been convicted, of domestic violence related crimes since officers started wearing them. The county was

  • Energy scheme to help residents slash living costs

    ESSEX residents are being encouraged to reduce their cost of living by joining the Big Community Switch campaign. The initiative, led by Essex County Council, aims to help residents secure a better deal on their gas and electricity bills. City