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Domestic abuse spending review: government must prioritise survivors for housing

RESPONDING to today’s Government Spending Review, Nahar Choudhury, chief executive of Solace, said: “For too long, domestic abuse services have struggled to provide survivors...

British Nutrition Foundation urges more schools to join Snack-tember movement

THE British Nutrition Foundation has had almost 2,000 registrations for Snack-tember 2025; a nationwide initiative launching this September to inspire healthier, more sustainable snacking habits...

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner on “disappointing” Comprehensive Spending Review

ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has commented on the Comprehensive Spending Review announced today by the Government. Roger Hirst, Police, Fire...

Tilbury Square regeneration creates huge improvements, with more to come

WORKS to improve Tilbury Civic Square have already brought huge improvements to the area, with much more to still to come. The works so far...

Coalhouse Fort awarded National Lottery funding to help secure a long-term future for this historic landmark

COALHOUSE Fort has been awarded £236,500 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help secure a long-term future as landmark and visitor attraction in...

South Ockendon residents anger as new home is turned into an HMO 

PLANNING officers have given the green light for a newly built family home to be turned into an eight-room HMO despite residents’ objections reports...

Police appeal following series of burglaries in South Ockendon

DETECTIVES investigating five burglaries or attempted break-ins in the South Ockendon area are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. The five reports relate...

Police appeal for woman missing from Grays

HAVE you seen Mary Smith, 40, who is missing from Grays? Police are worried about her and are working hard to find her to make...

Basketball: Ormiston Park Academy nets national glory after perfect season

ORMISTON Park Academy, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, is celebrating after their Under 16 Basketball team won the National School Championship following a perfect...

NHS Foundation Trust found guilty of health and safety offences

THE North East London NHS Foundation Trust has been found guilty of a health and safety offence, following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police...

New images show how the Lower Thames Crossing is setting new standards for greener roads in Britain

NEW images released by National Highways today (Tuesday 10 June) highlight how putting low-carbon construction and nature at the heart of its design is...

Driving Innovation – 38,000 jobs on the horizon as pilots of self-driving vehicles fast-tracked

NEARLY 40,000 jobs could be created, roads could be safer, and billions could be added to the economy as self-driving vehicle pilots are set...

London Stansted submits planning application to unlock potential of existing runway

LONDON Stansted has submitted a planning application to Uttlesford District Council to increase its annual passenger limit up to 51 million over the next...

New £1m trees outside Woodland Fund now open

GRANTS to support the establishment of thousands of trees, orchards and hedgerows on streets, in parks, and in community and educational spaces across the...

Man wanted over assault in Broadway area of Tilbury

DO you recognise this man? Essex Police want to speak to him in connection with an ongoing investigation into two serious assaults in Tilbury.  The assaults...

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