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Exploring the Brentwood Art Trail 2021 where town centres become art galleries

Brentwood Gazette reporter Hannah Brown spent a morning exploring the Brentwood Art Trail, finding the pieces of artwork on display and discovering a bit more about the members of the community that created them

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NHS pay bus tour message to Prime Minister: 'Give NHS staff a proper pay rise'

“We’ve all seen the gratitude the public has shown to the NHS and its staff through Covid-19, but it’s time for ministers to move beyond empty rhetoric and give staff a proper pay rise"

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Where and when Waterstones will be reopening in Brentwood

After the company closed its previous location, it said it was "actively" looking for a new site in the area

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Brentwood groups awarded funds to help people adjust to life after lockdown

The council funding was focusing on activities that would help address areas such as trauma, bereavement, anxiety and social isolation

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Family raise thousands of pounds for charity to 'do something positive' after dad's cancer diagnosis

Tim Boyce said the months since his diagnosis have been full of stresses, but that he is "chuffed to bits" that his diagnosis has generated something positive

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Wick Green might stay 'green' as proposals are put forward to not develop the Wickford site

It has been proposed that the council look at ways to protect the site from development 'in perpetuity'

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Plans to build new homes in Swallows Cross rejected due to impact on the Green Belt

Some of those who live nearby objected to the plans arguing the area would not be able to support the new homes

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Plans to turn a Maldon antiques shop into a takeaway rejected after neighbour opposition

A number of neighbours complained about the negative impacts they argued the proposed takeaway would have on them and the area

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All female team conquer one of the toughest rowing races on Earth smashing world record in the process

The team faced 30ft waves and winds of up to 47mph as they rowed 2,700 miles across open ocean

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'It's been a struggle, but we will battle on': Chelmsford Market traders fighting for survival as footfall yet to fully return

Traders say they need people to have confidence to return and support independent businesses at the market

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Maldon coastline opened up as part of planned 2,700 mile national walking trail

It is hoped that one day it will be possible to walk around the entire English coast in one long route

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Application submitted to convert former Witham funeral directors into skin clinic offering 'bespoke beauty treatments'

The new clinic hopes to open in the building previously occupied by Hunnaball of Witham