Celebrating Our Local Finalists at the BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards Friday, 11 September, 2026 Last week, Rebecca helped celebrate the Borough's local finalists who were entered into this year's BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards. Among them were, Jack Broomfield from Canvey Island, recognised as a finalist for the Volunteer Award, and Emma Powell from Benfleet, as a finalist for the Environmental Award. Rebecca extended a huge well done to Tilly's Angels, who won the Animal Award. Some of... Local News
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Coronavirus testing expanded 6th May 2020 Do you work for the NHS? Are you a care home resident? You can now book a test online, even if you don't have symptoms. Westminster News
#EveryMindMatters 22nd April 2020 Look after your mental health and wellbeing. There is support if you need it. Westminster News
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MP’s “extra £10,000” Expenses Statement from Rebecca 9th April 2020 MP’s have NOT given themselves £10,000 to work from home, it is NOT a pay rise. Westminster News
Offer coronavirus support from your business 7th April 2020 How your business might be able to help with the response to coronavirus Westminster News
Foreign Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 30 March 2020 30th March 2020 Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave the 30 March 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Westminster News
