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Crime

Cost of policing Bell Hotel in Epping soars over £100,000

Staff Reporter - July 22, 2025

“THE cost of policing criminal incidents in Epping over the last week has reached £100,000 – money which we would much rather spend on...

News

Crews dealt with a number of field fires across Essex at the weekend

Staff Reporter - July 22, 2025

ESSEX Fire Crews dealt with a number of field fires across Essex yesterday. Our Control team has been busy dealing with calls and maintaining fire...

Crime

Joint operation targets fly-tippers and illegal waste operators

Staff Reporter - July 21, 2025

OPERATION Fume was a joint venture by Basildon Council and Essex Police and took place on Tuesday, 8 July. During the stop and search, a fixed...

Lifestyle

Don’t mess with the River Thames, warns new safety campaign

Staff Reporter - July 21, 2025

A POWERFUL new safety film warning children and their parents about the dangers of the tidal River Thames – along the full stretch through...

Charity

Orsett Masonic Hall receives Mayoral Roll of Honour for outstanding contribution to Thurrock

Staff Reporter - July 21, 2025

A CIVIC recognition celebrating grassroots impact, local leadership, and Freemasonry in service to the community Orsett Masonic Hall has been awarded the Mayoral Roll of...

Business

Kid’s Eat Free at Subway this Summer

Staff Reporter - July 21, 2025

SUBWAY’S popular Kids Eat Free deal is back this summer, running for three weeks, from Monday 28th July – Sunday 17th August. Families can enjoy...

News

Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law

Staff Reporter - July 21, 2025

THE public and industry are being encouraged to help shape the future of self-driving vehicles, as they are invited to offer their views to...

Health

Havens Hospice invites community to shape future

Staff Reporter - July 20, 2025

HAVENS Hospices is inviting members of the local community to help shape the future of its care by taking part in a short online...

Health

Hot summer sparks blue-green algae warning from vets

Staff Reporter - July 20, 2025

THE British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to take precautions when walking dogs near freshwater bodies this summer, as the warm weather...

Health

NHS recruitment drive in Thurrock to support working class communities

Staff Reporter - July 20, 2025

PEOPLE from working class communities in Southend, Basildon and Thurrock will be among those supported onto the NHS career ladder, as the Government’s Plan...

Charity