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
Government to provide free car parking for NHS and social care staff 27th March 2020 The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is giving immediate financial backing for all NHS trusts to provide free car parking to NHS staff for the... Westminster News
PM announces record funding to find a coronavirus vaccine 26th March 2020 The Prime Minister calls on world leaders to collaborate to speed up vaccine development for coronavirus. Westminster News
Chancellor announces more support for the self-employed 26th March 2020 Rishi Sunak announces world-leading scheme to support the UK’s self-employed affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Westminster News
PM's statement on coronavirus: 25 March 2020 25th March 2020 Stay at home, Protect the NHS, And save lives. Westminster News
COVID Support Force: the MOD’s contribution 24th March 2020 Armed forces personnel have begun training to drive oxygen tankers in support of the NHS. Westminster News
PM address to the nation on coronavirus: 23 March 2020 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson has just announced a major ramping up of coronavirus measures. Westminster News
Rebecca on c2c overcrowding 23rd March 2020 Rebecca speaks to c2c about overcrowded trains this morning. Local News
Government ensures ticket refunds 23rd March 2020 Anyone holding an advance ticket will be able to refund it free of charge. All season ticket holders can claim a refund for time unused on their tickets. Westminster News
PM statement on coronavirus: 22 March 2020 22nd March 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson's statement on coronavirus. Westminster News
