Aspirin's anti-cancer qualities tested

About 11,000 people in the UK will be involved in the world's largest clinical trial examining whether or not aspirin can prevent cancer returning.

libbymcbride1 published Nearly 20 percent of jobs in Chelmsford pay below the living wage

13,000 jobs in Chelmsford are paying less than the living wage, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.This is 19.7% of all local jobs in the annual wage survey.The living wage is defined as a wage which is high enough to maintain a normal standard of living, and in the town it is £7.85, according to the Living Wage Foundation.In Maldon 4,000 (27.7%) jobs do not pay the living wage and in Braintree 11,000 (26.3%) of jobs do not. In the City of London just 5.2% of jobs...

chrisdyer commented Essex County Councillors to vote on future of their free meal...

The gravy train for Essex County Councillor's free meals could be over after a report recommended the perk be scrapped. Members are entitled to a free three-course meal when at the County Hall restaurant, Chelmsford, on "approved duties", including council meetings, but also for other council business. The scheme has been criticised by opposition councillors as a waste of money during a time of austerity. During 2014/15 Essex County Council spent nearly £16,000 on free meals for...

ricbrown3193 published A12 partially closed with heavy traffic after two-car accident...

A two-car crash on the A12 has blocked one lane, with very heavy traffic causing delays.The accident, which was first reported just after 8.30am today (October 12), occurred between junction 23 at Kelvedon and junction 22 at Witham North, near Rivenhall End.One lane of the A12 has been closed going London-bound towards Chelmsford, with congestion tailing all the way back to Marks Tey at junction 25.Some annoyed commuters have reported delays of up to an hour waiting to pass the accident and for...

Ex-M&S boss to lead pro-EU campaign

Lord Stuart Rose, ex-chief executive of M&S, says leaving the EU would be a "leap into the unknown", as he becomes leader of the In Campaign.

chrisdyer published Four dying possibly drowned puppies found abandoned by Essex...

Four new-born puppies were found dead and dying by a ditch in Essex, with their umbilical cords still attached. The tiny spaniel crosses, thought to be just days old, were found by a passing member of the public in a ditch next to a narrow lane behind Benyon Primary School on Tyssen Place, South Ockendon on Saturday, October 4. Three were dead, but one was described by the RSPCA as alive and twitching when found. By the time an RSPCA inspector arrived they were all dead and the puppies still...

WillWatkinson published Can you help rehome these pets from mid-Essex RSPCA Great Baddow?

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ricbrown3193 published APPEAL: Can you adopt any of these animals from AA Dog Rescue?

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SimonMurfitt1 published Consumer Rights Act 2015: 5 new rights you should make the most...

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 came into force today, giving anyone buying anything more protection.A new layer of protection is now in place for consumers, although many aren't thought to be aware of their new rights.With that in mind, here is a list of new rights that you should be aware of.30 day guarantee: For the first time anyone who buys faulty goods will be entitled to a refund up to 30 days after purchase – previously it was for a 'reasonable time'.Digital protection: Anyone buying...