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Dec 16, 2024 · Although the festive season brings joy and celebration, it also generates significant amounts of waste from food to gift packaging. Incorrect recycling or leaving rubbish outside designated collection times can result in fines from as little as £50 up to £400.

Dec 30, 2024 · Sir Keir Starmer will be under pressure to prove he can deliver on Labour’s promises in 2025 as the party faces its first electoral test since its landslide general election victory.

Nov 4, 2024 · The proposal for a new retail park with drive-thru restaurants and shops in Witham was unveiled in May 2023 in a submission by Churchmanor Estates.

Dec 30, 2024 · Jackie Pell, 78, served as the Mayor of Halstead in three separate terms, most recently in 2022 to 2024, has worked within Braintree Council, and was recognised for her 40-years of service to Halstead Town Council with a crystal plaque.

Jan 6, 2025 · More snow is forecast to fall over large parts of the UK on Monday (Dave Higgens/PA) The north and west of Scotland are covered by a yellow warning for snow and ice until 11am on Monday, with another for snow and ice in central and eastern parts of the country in place until midday.

Dec 5, 2024 · Pitt, who worked as assistant manager to Angelo Harrop from the summer of 2022 to his departure at the end of 2023, has taken charge of the National League Club.

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Jan 1, 2025 · The forecaster said “heavy snow may cause some disruption over the weekend” as it put out a yellow weather warning for snow. They added: “Outbreaks of rain spreading northeastwards later on Saturday and overnight into Sunday will likely be preceded by a spell of snow on its northern flank.

Jan 2, 2025 · The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued cold weather health alerts for all of England ahead of a week of low temperatures. Amber alerts have been issued from 12pm on Thursday until January 8, meaning a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions, is likely, the UKHSA said.