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Fire fighters work to put out field fire in East Tilbury

Update at 3pm: ESSEX Firefighters have been working hard in tough conditions and have contained the fire. Crews used beaters, backpack sprayers, an off road vehicle...

Basildon: First Reform UK councillor elected in by-election

BASILDON has its first Reform UK councillor after the party enjoyed a successful day at the ballot boxes reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The party...

Thurrock Council launches free mobile “Bike Check and Repair” hub

THURROCK Council has launched a new mobile bike check and repair service that will be visiting communities across the borough. Starting from Saturday 5 July...

Reform UK support surges in East of England with party on course to form next government, election anniversary poll reveals

ON the one year anniversary of the Labour government, a new MRP poll from communications agency PLMR and Electoral Calculus reveals that Reform UK...

Las Iguanas launches a summer of sizzling deals – Delicious Mexican and South American flavours without breaking the bank

LAS Iguanas, the UK’s home of vibrant Mexican and South American cuisine, is turning up the heat this summer with a series of unbeatable...

Thurrock struggling with backlog of fire safety work following Grenfell Inquiry

THURROCK Council is struggling to implement a range of new fire safety rules in the wake of the Grenfell disaster, it has emerged reports...

Essex 250: Grays Charity receives £100,000 donation

AS Essex Freemasons prepare to mark 250 years of charitable service in 2026, they have announced a bold and compassionate initiative: a pledge of...

Brentwood Council urged to pull back from 10,000-homes plan

ANOTHER Essex council is being urged to pull out of plans for a new Essex town with thousands of homes on greenbelt land reports...

Bridging the health gap: new report highlights improvements in vulnerable children’s oral health   

CHILDREN in the most vulnerable areas of mid and south Essex have a better chance of having healthy teeth a new report shows, thanks...

Thurrock Council determined to “put residents first” in local government shake-up

COUNCILLOR Lynn Worrall, Leader of Thurrock Council said: “Since the Government published their plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) last December, Thurrock has been...

Charlton Athletic FC set to launch pop-up store at Bluewater following Championship promotion

BLUEWATER has announced that Charlton Athletic Football Club will be launching its first-ever pop-up store at the retail and leisure destination this summer. The news...

Side hustlers urged to get tax returns sorted now

ANYONE earning extra income through a side hustle is being urged to check if they need to register for Self Assessment – and if...

DP World named port company of the year at multimodal awards

DP World has been named Port Company of the Year for the third year in a row at the 2025 Multimodal Awards in Birmingham, as part...

Armed Forces Week – Ex-soldier shares his experience of using specialist mental health service for veterans

“LIKE all soldiers do, we just crack on and get our heads down. We take care of everything and everyone else before we take...

Basildon Council makes it easier for members of the armed forces to access help and support 

BASILDON Council has committed to making it easier for war veterans and their families to access the help and support they need.  A new one-stop...

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