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“Dancing in ballrooms” – Basildon centenarian resident shares secret to longevity 

A BASILDON care home resident has credited her longevity to "ballroom dancing" as she celebrated a very special milestone. Joan Hoggs, a resident at Care...

Reform bans Essex libraries from LGTBQ pride promotion

ESSEX libraries have been ordered not to promote LGBTQ and inclusive pride and events, sparking anger from campaigners. The new Reform UK leadership at...

Police condemned after Chafford Hundred Henry’s killer gets life

THE family of a Thurrock teenager stabbed to death at university have taken centre stage today (Monday, 1 June) with condemnation of police after...

Plans for a thousand homes near West Horndon

PLANS have been revealed for a huge development with more than 1,000 homes, a school, a hotel and a community centre, near an Essex...

Community club conference champions Essex grassroots football

THE Essex County FA’s first-ever ‘Thriving Community Club Conference’ proved to be a huge success on Saturday 30th May, as clubs, partners and football...

Visit Essex launches ‘This is Essex’ to  showcase county’s wide appeal

THE campaign invites visitors to explore a wide range of things to see and do and places to stay in Essex. The promotion also aims to change people's perceptions of the county.   Cabinet Member...

Free FireBike training helping Essex motorcyclists stay safe on the roads

MOTORCYCLISTS are among the most vulnerable road users. That’s why having the right skills, awareness and confidence is essential for anyone riding on Essex...

Teachers from Grays Convent school strike following concerns with the school restructure

STRIKING teachers took to the picket line this morning outside Grays Convent High School as they demanded answers over proposed restructuring plans reports the...

Letter to the Editor: St John Ambulance celebrates Volunteers’ Week

Dear Editor,   AS the country marks National Volunteers' Week (1 to 7 June), I would like to take this opportunity to thank the thousands of...

St. Luke’s Hospice launches ‘Caring Together’ campaign to unite community behind local hospice care – 

ST. Luke's Hospice in Basildon, Essex, is inviting the community to come together through its new 'Caring Together'campaign - celebrating the power of community care and asking one simple but important question: How will you show you...

Railway in Anglia supports travel to Pride events across the region this summer

THE railway in Anglia is celebrating Pride Month by encouraging people to travel by train to Pride events taking place across the region this...

Volunteers’ Week Celebrates Community Champions Across Basildon

LOCAL volunteers across Basildon are being recognised and thanked this Volunteers' Week for the invaluable contribution they make to communities across the borough. Volunteers' Week,...

£158 million goes up in smoke in Thurrock every year

EVERY pound spent on tobacco goes up in smoke, according to new analysis released today (31 May), showing smoking costs Thurrock an estimated £158...

Essex Police make 38 Live Facial Recognition arrests in May

POLICE officers made 38 arrests in May thanks to Live Facial Recognition technology, including for offences including rape. It means since they first deployed their...

Duo of brands to join Bluewater’s lineup this June

BLUEWATER has announced that two new brands will be joining its retail lineup this June. Wellness clinic, Dripology, is set to open next to...

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