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

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

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

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...

Joint operation targets fly-tippers and illegal waste operators

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...

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

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

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

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...

Kid’s Eat Free at Subway this Summer

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...

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

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...

Havens Hospice invites community to shape future

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

Hot summer sparks blue-green algae warning from vets

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

NHS recruitment drive in Thurrock to support working class communities

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...

Registration open for St. Luke’s Loop sponsored walk

LACE up your trainers and join St. Luke's Hospice for the return of its much-loved sponsored walk, the St. Luke's Loop, taking place onSunday...

Children’s Summer Reading Challenge in Thurrock

THE Summer Reading Challenge, designed each year by The Reading Agency, encourages children to keep reading during the summer holidays. Children set a reading goal and collect...

New 10k run, jog, walk set for Grays

A NEW 10K run will be the centrepiece of a new fun day planned for Grays. Grays Riverside Community Big Local and Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions...

Bumper summer at London Stansted as 4.4 million set to travel during school holidays

LONDON Stansted is gearing up for its busiest summer yet with up to 4.4 million passengers expected to travel through the terminal during the...

Developer launches consultation on 412 new homes in Corringham

A DEVELOPER has launched a public consultation on plans to build 412 homes in Corringham reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Mulberry Strategic Land says it...

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