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Essex Police’s Speed Enforcement officers detect more than 1,800 speeding motorists

BETWEEN July and September, Speed Enforcement Officers were deployed at 102 sites across the county to target speeding motorists and enforce the law as...

Planning Inspectorate gives the go ahead for up 1,000 new homes in East Tilbury

A LEADING Thurrock councillor has spoken of her “bitter disappointment” after the planning inspectorate overturned a decision to refuse permission for up to 1,000...

Thurrock Councillors oppose late restaurant licence for Chafford venue

COUNCILLORS have spoken out against a restaurant having its licence extended until 1am reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Council’s licensing committee was asked to...

Thurrock Tories call for meeting over local plan delays 

THURROCK Conservatives are demanding a full council meeting is held to debate delays in publication of the borough’s plan for future growth, housing and...

Hospital emergency department described as “war zone”

A PATIENT has described Southend A&E as a “warzone” as overstretched staff “cover the gaps” while hospital bosses battle a financial black hole reports...

Affordable housing schemes to transform run-down garages

PROPOSALS to turn underused garages into more than 40 affordable new homes at council-owned sites in South Ockendon, Stanford-le-Hope and Chadwell St Mary have...

Football: Impressive victory for Tilbury against Abbey

Isthmian League North Tilbury 4 v 1 Waltham Abbey AFTER disappointing results and a tough period for Dockers, which saw elimination from the FA Cup...

Thurrock Council set to launch winter help campaign

Thurrock Council is set to launch a new campaign to help make sure residents get the support they need to help them through this...

Essex Chambers of Commerce proud to announce Essex County Council as headline sponsors for the Festival of Business 2024

THE Essex Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce Essex County Council as the headline sponsor of this year’s Festival of Business. Taking place...

Former Treetops pupil set to return to have classroom named after him

A FORMER student at Treetops School in Grays, who has gone on to achieve great things in his post academic life, will be returning...

Thurrock Mayor’s raises hundreds for local Foodbank

THURROCK Mayor, Cllr Kairen Raper has raised over £800 to help support Thurrock Foodbank. Cllr Raper recently hosted an afternoon tea party at Stifford Hall Hotel, which...

Purfleet: Digital advertising board refused as a danger to motorists 

THURROCK Council has refused permission for a digital advertising board at a petrol station saying it would be a dangerous distraction for motorists reports...

Increasing cost of children’s services in Thurrock highlighted

THE increasing cost of children’s services and homelessness have added to a projected budget overspend by Thurrock Council of £3.1 million. The quarter one forecast...

Justin Timberlake set to perform at Chelmsford City Racecourse

JUSTIN Timberlake will be performing to up to 25,000 people in Essex. The 10-time Grammy winner will headline at Chelmsford City Racecourse on 4 July...

Santa is coming to the Thameside Theatre

PLEASE forgive us for mentioning Christmas in September BUT it's important we tell you that TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST for 'Santa's Christmas Cracker' and...

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