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National shortage of foster carers is impacting Essex as number of new carers falls by 55% in 5 years

NEW data released by Essex County Council’s fostering service shows a 55% drop in the number of new foster carers joining the service each...

Thurrock planners have refused permission for ‘smelly’ flat

A FORMER Meals on Wheels storage depot earmarked for new flats had planning permission refused because it would be “too smelly” for residents reports...

Government cuts red tape to make it easier, quicker and cheaper to switch to EVs

MORE drivers will be able to save up to £1,100 a year as the Government cuts red tape to make it easier than ever...

Martin Bellamy appointed Chair of Thames Freeport Industry Council

THE Thames Freeport is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Bellamy, Chairman of Salamanca Group, as Chair of its newly established Thames Freeport...

South Ockendon: Dangerous driver jailed following making off from collision

A DISQUALIFIED driver who left the scene of a collision in South Ockendon and then refused to stop for police has been jailed.Roads policing...

New Labour leader of Thurrock Council hits back at Reform and Tories

THE new leader of Thurrock Council has hit back at claims the Labour and Conservatives groups “colluded to give themselves the best posts”. Last week...

Assaults on Essex police officers hit a three-year-high as more than £270K paid out in injury claim compensation

ESSEX Police has seen a concerning rise in the number of police officers injured while on duty, with the figure now the highest it...

Contestants wanted for brand new ITV gameshow

IN a TV first viewers at home get the chance to win exactly the same prizes as the contestants instudio – and one lucky...

Essex Chief Constable launches Neighbourhood Policing Team

“WE value our neighbourhoods which is why we’re increasing local presence to increase visibility and reduce crime even further.”That’s from our Chief Constable as...

c2c and Fatima Whitbread MBE mark 30 years of Chafford Hundred station at community celebration

OLYMPIAN Fatima Whitbread MBE, Thurrock MP Jen Craft, Councillor Qaisar Abbas and Councillor Aaron Green, both representing West Thurrock and South Stifford ward, joined c2c...

Lakeside’s fashion show wows shoppers with a weekend of incredible summer style

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre, the internationally renowned shopping, dining and leisure destination in Essex, proudly wrapped up another sensational bank holiday weekend as its iconic...

Help shape the future of Westgate: residents and businesses invited to share their views

BASILDON town centre is evolving, and the council is inviting local residents and businesses to get involved by reviewing the latest proposals for the...

Thousands to get payouts over forced prepayment meter fitting

TENS of thousands of energy customers are set to receive payouts of up to £1,000 each, and could see debts written off, in response...

Number of HMO licences granted on the decline-says report

THE latest internal data from Searchland reveals that the number of HMO licences being granted by local planning authorities is on the decline, although there hasn’t...

Police investigation after teenager robbed at knifepoint

POLICE are investigating a robbery which was reported to them in South Ockendon. The incident took place outside Dilkes Park, close to Foyle Drive, at...

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