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360 Play at Festival Leisure Park opens nominations for 2025 Charity of the Year

360 Play at Festival Leisure Park has officially opened nominations for its 2025 Charity of the Year, inviting the local community to put forward...

Essex Police officer dismissed following tribunal

AN Essex Police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct by acting inappropriately towards a woman at a social event. The incident took...

Council acts to reclaim village hall for use by the whole community

THURROCK Council has written to the Trustees of Belmont village hall in Grays, requesting that they step down from managing the hall and return...

One in 10 have no savings, financial regulator says

MILLIONS of people are walking a financial tightrope, with one in 10 UK adults saving no money at all, a major report has concluded...

It’s an utter disgrace” says NHS union as sexual assaults on East of England Ambulance staff reach a five-year-high

EAST of England Ambulance Service has seen a concerning rise in the number of staff and paramedics who have been sexually assaulted while on...

Police and Fire Chief responds to Essex Police inspection report: “I will continue robustly to hold the Chief Constable to account”

ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has reflected on the Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy (PEEL) report 2023–25 for Essex Police...

Thurrock MP criticises ‘ongoing delay’ in upgrade works at Grays Station

JEN Craft MP has called for a new deadline for the completion of two new lifts at Grays Station, in the face of ongoing...

Expansion plan unveiled for the Port of Tilbury as planning proposal submitted for Tilbury3

GROWTH plans have been unveiled by the Port of Tilbury's owners, Forth Ports, to further expand the Thames-based port and industrial complex as it...

Plans announced for National Investigation Service to move to central government agency

THE work of the National Investigation Service (Natis) will move from Thurrock Council to the Insolvency Service this summer, in plans to be announced...

Minds get-together for mental health across Essex

MIND in West Essex is proud to announce it is collaborating with four other local Minds to strengthen mental health support for people across...

We Love Dogs at The British Country Show

WE Love Dogs is back by popular demand, with Charity Fun Dog Shows featuring over 20 fun and 20 pedigree classes, an Owner & Celebrity...

Local artisan market set to return to The Baytree Shopping Centre this weekend

THE Baytree Shopping Centre’s popular Local Artisan Market is set to return once again this weekend, on Saturday 17th May. The popular event runs monthly at the...

Thurrock Labour councillor praises initiative that will mean private landlords have to improve standards

THURROCK Council has launched a new consultation on proposals that could help ensure better quality private rented homes across the borough. The Selective Licensing Scheme...

Chief Constable of Essex responds to His Majesty’s of Constabulary inspection report

THE CHIEF Constable of Essex has responded to a report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) most recent...

Essex Police told it must improve how it protects vulnerable people

A REPORT has told Essex Police that it must improve its procedures in how it protects vulnerable people. The findings follow an inspection by His...

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