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Business Crime Team visits car boots & markets on look-out for stolen goods

WE don’t take any pleasure in removing bargains from the public but everyone needs to understand, this practice is putting up your prices and...

Transport for London’s wildflower verges continue to blossom

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has doubled the amount of wildflower verges on its estate to 520,000m² in just two years, helping to boost biodiversity...

Thurrock Labour councillor writes to Reform administration accusing it of “threatening front line services”

ONE of Thurrock's two remaining Labour councillors, Aaron Green, has written to council Leader Cllr Richard Bingley setting out concerns and seeking clarity on...

New community engagement groups to hold Lower Thames Crossing to account during construction

THREE new Community Liaison Groups are being established by the Lower Thames Crossing to give local representatives a way to shape the project’s construction...

Supporting healthcare for veterans this Armed Forces Day

WITH around 51,000 veterans living in Essex, NHS Essex is committed to ensuring former armed forces personnel receive the personalised care and support they...

Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary celebrates continued success with The Fun Walk Trust

THE Fun Walk Trust is delighted to recognise the outstanding and long-standing connection with Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary, a dedicated animal welfare charity. Based in...

Rider who tried to dodge speeding ticket using a “flipped” number plate is convicted

A MOTORCYCLIST who tried to avoid a speeding ticket by hiding his number plate has been brought to justice following a detailed investigation by...

The Baytree Beach returns just in time for the summer sunshine.

FAMILIES can once again enjoy a taste of the seaside in the heart of Brentwood as The Baytree Beach has officially returned for the...

Aveley man given suspended sentence for racially aggravated offence in East Tilbury

AN Aveley man has pled guilty to racially aggravated harassment. Billy Kaley, aged 35, Stifford Road, Aveley pled to the following at Basildon magistrates court. On...

Essex community leader shortlisted for National Diversity Award

A LOCAL man and Essex community leader has been named a finalist in one of the UK's leading awards celebrating equality, diversity and inclusion. David...

DP World surpasses 160,000 tonnes of CO2e savings across UK supply chains

DP World has helped customers cut more than 160,000 tonnes of CO2e savings from UK supply chains in less than three years, driven by...

Need tax help? Gen Zs wish they had learnt basics about tax

FOUR in ten of Generation Z say they wish they had learnt the basics about tax when they were younger as HM Revenue and...

NHS apologises to parents for children’s ‘poor experience’ in Queen’s Hospital A&E

THE NHS trust in charge of an east London hospital under fire for its children’s services has apologised reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Queen’s Hospital...

Former Essex Police officer found to have committed misconduct 

A FORMER police officer was found to have committed misconduct. Ex-PC Ben Preston was alleged to have breached standards of professional behaviour in relation to...

Police investigate disturbance on Dock Road, Grays

ESSEX Police is investigating reports of a disturbance which took place in Dock Road, Grays. They received a number of calls at 11.40pm last night,...

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