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American fast food drive-thru set to open in number of weeks 

A NEW American fast-food drive-thru at an Essex leisure park is set to open in November reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The new Wendy’s restaurant...

Farmer lost nearly £30,000 in tractor scam

AN Essex arable farmer who was duped in an elaborate tractor buying scam managed to recover £22,000 last week. Richard Bennett, 61, who farms just...

Over 100 exhibitors confirmed for Festival of Business

THE Essex Chambers of Commerce is extremely proud to announce all the stands for this year's premier business event, the Festival of Business, have...

Thurrock businessman and community champion recognised by High Sheriff

LOCAL businessman and community leader David Barton has been recognised with one of Essex’s most prestigious civic honours; the High Sheriff’s Certificate of Recognition,...

Asda creates its first ever charity TikTok Shop for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with viral pink coke cans making a comeback

ASDA today announces its first ever charity TikTok shop, selling discounted bundle of pink products with the aim of raising awareness of the importance...

Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate achieves AA Red Star status

DOWN Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate has been awarded the prestigious AA Red Star status, receiving four Red Stars, at this year’s AA Hospitality...

Beresfords Group partners with Eco Capital to navigate Biodiversity Net Gain requirements

ESSEX property group, Beresfords, has partnered with ecological consultancy, Eco Capital, to provide clarity and practical solutions for landowners, developers and planning consultants to navigate the...

Sainsbury’s to trial facial recognition to catch shoplifters

SAINSBURY'S is planning to introduce facial recognition technology across its supermarkets in a bid to identify shoplifters reports the BBC. The UK's second largest supermarket...

£1 million Electrical Safety Fund opens for applications

A RECORD £1 million will be available to local groups and organisations, funding initiatives to protect people from electrical risks in the home, a...

London Stansted Managing Director hails East of England firms’ resilience on the global stage 

LONDON Stansted Managing Director, Gareth Powell, has hailed the resilience and ambition of exporters across the East of England, after new data revealed that...

Beresfords celebrates standout first half of 2025 following strong market performance

ESSEX'S leading estate agent, Beresfords, has reported a record-breaking first half of 2025, with performance figures reflecting both continued market confidence and the strength of...

East of England business confidence rises in August as more firms plan to hire

BUSINESS confidence in the East of England rose by 14 points to 64% in August – the highest of any UK nation or region...

Basildon Council urges Government to reform use of HMOs for asylum accommodation

BASILDON Council has voted to lobby the Government for urgent changes to the way asylum accommodation is managed, particularly the use of Houses in...

London Gateway logistics park offers green fuel option for trucks

DP World has launched a new low carbon truck programme (LCTP) at its London Gateway logistics hub, offering truck operators access to low carbon...

Jurassic scale Family Fun Day at East Square, Basildon 

THE East Square family fun day is making a roaring return to Basildon this summer, after the success of last year's event! The free, family...

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