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Essex Chief Constable: We’re getting more results for victims – getting justice for them is our priority”

THAT'S from our Chief Constable as new figures show we solved nearly 500 more offences in the last year than the previous 12 months. In...

Thurrock Council celebrate inaugural SEND and Alternative Provision Awards

SOME of the most inspirational children and young people from across Thurrock celebrated a host of remarkable achievements during Thurrock's first-ever SEND and Alternative...

Graduation just got easier: Eat free this July at Las Iguanas

LAS Iguanas - the UK’s vibrant home of bold Mexican and South American flavours - is raising a toast to the Class of 2025...

Detectives appeal for information following serious assault in Hackney

DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault in Hackney are appealing for witnesses to come forward, and have named a man they need to trace. On Saturday,...

Former church hall site in Aveley earmarked for flats despite residents’ concern

THE demolition of a church hall to make way for 19 flats is recommended for approval despite more than 40 objections from residents reports...

Fire service to hold training exercise in Thurrock

ESSEX Fire Service holding a training exercise at Morrison House on Laid Avenue, Thurrock on Thursday 3 July. Don't be alarmed if you see...

Bold brand new identity for Lakeside shopping centre unveiled

TODAY, Lakeside Shopping Centre reveals its dynamic new brand identity marking a bold new chapter for the centre which has held iconic status in...

Warnings issued in clampdown on anti-social behaviour

BASILDON Council has carried out 190 enforcement actions in the last six months against residents reportedly causing anti-social behaviour.  These measures include 165 formal warning...

Concern over lack of painkiller addition services

THE lack of specialist support available to people addicted to painkillers has been highlighted in a report into the death of a man in...

Casting announced for Fawlty Towers ahead of UK tour

CASTING is announced today for the UK and Ireland tour of John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play. Following the hugely successful and critically...

Four police front counters across county set to close

FOUR police front counters will be scrapped in Essex, and nine staff will be made redundant. In an announcement on Tuesday (July 1), Essex Police...

Man identified over assault investigation in Tilbury

POLICE are no longer looking to identify a man THEY wanted to speak to in connection with an assault investigation. A spokesperson said: "We wanted...

Thurrock residents urged to look closer to prevent child exploitation

EAST of England locals are being urged to look out for signs of child exploitation as part of a weeklong campaign by The Children's...

Statom Group secures long-term Civils Contract at Thameside ERF

VIRIDOR is pleased to confirm that Essex-based Statom Group has been awarded the longer-term civils contract for the Thameside Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) at...

New anti-money laundering rules now in effect: what landlords need to know

NEW anti-money laundering (AML) rules came into effect this month, marking a significant change for landlords and the lettings industry as a whole. The...

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