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Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars set to slash costs for thousands

DRIVERS across the UK will soon enjoy discounts on dozens of new electric car models after the Transport Secretary today (Tuesday 15 July) announced...

Frankie and Benny’s launch kids eat free this summer

WITH the summer school holidays fast approaching Frankie & Benny’s has launched its Kids Eat Free campaign. From today until the end of August...

A huddle of colour and creativity takes over Southend-on-Sea as Waddle-on-Sea launches

SOUTHEND-on-Sea has welcomed a vibrant huddle of penguins this summer as Waddle-on-Sea, created by Havens Hospices in partnership with Wild in Art, officially launches...

Kennels set to make way for nine new homes in Horndon-on-the-Hill

KENNELS in Horndon on the Hill could be bulldozed to make way for nine new homes reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Pyrmont Homes ltd is...

Long-time supporter wins £2,000 cash prize in St. Luke’s Hospice Local Hospice Lottery draw

A dedicated supporter of St. Luke's Hospice has won the £2,000 cash prize in the Local Hospice Lottery, turning a regular act of giving...

Fleete breaks ground at Port of Tilbury, marking a major milestone for commercial EV charging infrastructure

FLEETE, a pioneering provider of fleet charging solutions, has officially broken ground on its flagship commercial vehicle EV charging hub at the Port of...

c2c contributes over £1.8m in social value to local communities

LOCAL rail operator Trenitalia c2c is delighted to announce that its involvement with the Rail Safe Friendly programme has had a social value impact...

Free family fun with favourite characters at Bluewater this summer

BLUEWATER is hosting a series of meet and greets with some of your favourite characters this summer including Bluey, Paddington™, Gabby's Dollhouse, and even...

Puppies needed for ground-breaking research in the East of England

EAST of England residents who have recently bought or adopted a puppy are being asked to sign up to the first ever study to...

Port of Tilbury and Continental Partner to enhance operational performance

THE Port of Tilbury, part of the Forth Ports Group and one of the UK’s most strategically important trade gateways, has partnered with Continental...

£1.3m upgrade cuts waiting times for Essex patients

ALMOST 3,000 extra procedures a year will now be offered at Braintree Community Hospital, following the opening of a new £1.3 million procedure room,...

49 new home plan for Horndon on the Hill

A DEVELOPER is hoping to build 49 new homes in Horndon on the Hill reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Stonebond Properties (Chelmsford) has submitted plans...

Libraries concern in government reorganisation

ESSEX County Council has said local government reorganisation in Essex poses an “exciting opportunity for libraries” despite concerns that they could be closed down...

Ex-Reform MP faces calls to trigger by-election after ‘taking £70k Covid loans while pocketing salary from City job’

EX-Reform MP James McMurdock should trigger a by-election after being accused of receiving a salary from an international bank while claiming two Covid loans...

New Parking Code: Tighter rules for private parking firms

THE UK Government has announced a new Private Parking Code of Practice consultation today (11 June 2025), pledging a fairer system for millions of...

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