The future of 24 care homes across Essex is in doubt as the company that runs them holds crisis talks with the government. A new scheme in Basildon to introduce children to cricket.
Host families are needed in Southend area for French students. Hans Wustefeld is retiring as the manager of a Basildon shopping centre after 16 years. How do you feel the day before you retire?
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Frank Bruno talks about the Time to Change charity and film producer Alison Owen visits Colchester. Dog behaviour expert Avril Munson gives advice.
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