What impact has Covid had on the 'busiest' trains?published at 14:09 British Summer Time 25 September 2020
Data for autumn 2019 shows 22% of passengers into London were standing. That was before Covid-19 struck.
Read MoreThe latest updates on the 2019 local elections in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk
The Liberal Democrats unexpectedly win Chelmsford from the Tories, and North Norfolk from No Overall Control
Conservatives lose Basildon, Southend, St Albans, Tendring and Peterborough to No Overall Control
The Tories also fail to take one of their target councils, Colchester, where group leader Darius Laws lost his seat to the Greens
Conservatives hold Epping Forest, Castle Point, Rochford, Braintree, Maldon and Brentwood
Labour hold Ipswich, Harlow and Cambridge
Independents make gains in Thurrock, which remains in No Overall Control
Data for autumn 2019 shows 22% of passengers into London were standing. That was before Covid-19 struck.
Read MoreData for autumn 2019, before coronavirus restrictions, saw one in six rush hour passengers standing.
Read MoreSuffolk County Council refuses to fully back EDF energy's plans for the Sizewell C plant.
Read MoreHowever, some traders claim equipping the new market stalls will leave them out-of-pocket.
Read MoreLondoners will see cows roaming in Wanstead Park for the first time in 150-years.
The City of London Corporation, which manages the Grade II park, has put carefully selected cattle from its 200-strong herd out to graze as part of a two-month trial throughout September and October.
The pilot is part of a plan to use cattle to better manage and to restore the acid-grasslands in the area for wildlife conservation, including rare plant species, insects and spiders.
Graeme Doshi-Smith, Chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest & Commons Committee, said:
“Our grazing pilot is helping us identify better ways to protect Wanstead Park’s historic views at the same time as conserving a wide range of species and supporting an even better ecological balance at the site."
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Work to restore an outdoor swimming pool that closed in 2002 was due to start in the spring.
Read MoreMany people have been going to a test centre in Southend without an appointment, a councillor says.
Read MoreA council has urged people only to turn up at the walk-through facility if they have an appointment.
Read MoreDevelopers aim to reopen the Grade II-listed lido in Ipswich in 2020.
Read MoreA Conservative council says it will be £33m short next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreWearing big round sunglasses during an online public meeting is disrespectful, a councillor is told.
Read MoreMr Lewis's family say he was much loved and will be forever missed.
Read MoreTom Lewis died in hospital after a decision was taken to end his life-support treatment.
Read MoreThe council leader admits selling the customer base will not make back the millions it invested.
Read MoreMarcus Potter is held in prison for breaching a criminal behaviour order in November 2017.
Read MoreThe intensive care doctor has been off work for six months after contracting suspected Covid-19.
Read MoreHistoric England grants £20,000 to fund an inquiry into Colchester water tower's wear and tear.
Read MoreIpswich has five designated areas where air quality targets are not being met.
Read MorePolice seize sound equipment after shutting down a rave ahead of £10,000 fines being introduced.
Read MoreMore than 30 traders sign up for the free event to help get their businesses "back on track".
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