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Bookstart, the national reading programme which gives free books to babies and toddlers, turns 20 this year. The programme has given away 30 million free books since babies first started receiving the packs back in 1992.

Shrove Tuesday (21 February) is the perfect opportunity to make the most of leftovers to create some delicious pancake dishes.

The news that the Petroplus administrators have negotiated a three-month arrangement to keep the refinery working has been welcomed by Thurrock and Essex County councils

Today sees the launch of Good for Essex, a campaign aimed at getting more residents involved in their local community.

With relatively slow economic conditions predicted in the UK, Europe and the US, it is essential the UK seizes the opportunity to create growth and jobs by attracting more inward investment from high-growth economies, particularly China.

Places are still available for upcoming Waste Buster training events in Colchester, Castle Point and Epping Forest.

Essex County Council's fleet of winter gritters is continuing to treat the county’s main roads, with the possibility of more snow later today (Thursday 9 February).

As part of National Apprenticeship week, Essex County Council is reminding young people in the county of the benefits of becoming an apprentice.

Essex youngsters are being encouraged to help brighten up their local communities this half-term, by organising or taking part in a Love Where You Live event.