Essex

Page last updated at 18:07 GMT, Tuesday, 9 February 2010

GlaxoSmithKline headquarters
Drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline axes 380 research and development jobs in Essex as part of a restructure to save £500m.

The new leader of Essex County Council praises his predecessor, who resigned when he was charged under the Theft Act.

Council leaders in Essex pledge to prioritise their spending next year on roads, schools and social care it is announced.

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It is 10 years since the Afghan airliner hijack

East companies land Boeing deals
Companies in Luton and Southend land multi-million pound deals to make parts for Boeing's new Dreamliner aircraft.

Sickness bug hospital stays shut
A hospital in Essex, hit by the norovirus sickness bug, remains shut to visitors in a bid to stop further spread.

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