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Basildon Council ‘chaos’ fears after Reform success

AN Essex council could be plunged into “chaos”, following a landslide win for Reform UK at the local elections, according to a senior Independent...

Organisers launch e-petition asking Thurrock Council to improve parking facilities in South Ockendon 

TIME is running out for residents to have their say on suggestions to change a parking area and disabled bay in Orchard Close, South...

Up to £11m announced to train next generation of construction workers in the East of England 

TENS of thousands of placements will be created for aspiring construction workers in a £96 million boost to train new talent and build more homes.   Funding is set to be allocated across the country on Friday...

Our bee population is in decline – here’s one easy thing you can to do help

IT’S World Bee Day on 20 May, and bees are some of the most effective pollinators we have – not just helping plants to...

New parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their baby now

ONE in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby’s first year, new figures reveal. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)...

Viridor Thameside supports CoDa Dance Company through its WeShare Community Fund

VIRIDORS Thameside Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) is proud to support CoDa Dance Company through its WeShare Community Fund. This donation has contributed towards projects...

Reform-led council to take down Ukraine flag from outside offices

THURROCK Council officers have been tasked with replacing the flag of Ukraine flying over the main Council building in Grays, Essex. Incoming Reform UK Council...

Construction progress for Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre

CONSTRUCTION of the brand new Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre has reached an exciting milestone, as the installation of the modular buildings gets underway. Over...

Police told to crack down on high street crime

POLICE forces in Essex and Kent are to receive a share of £20m funding aimed at tackling organised crime on high streets reports the...

Young people’s voices central to knife crime prevention in Essex

AS Knife Crime Awareness Week (18–24 May) begins, Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit (Essex VVU) is shining a light on the importance of listening...

Local community turn out in force to the Port of Tilbury’s Open Day celebrations

THE Port of Tilbury's annual community Open Day, held on Saturday 9th May was a big success with hundreds of local people joining the...

Basildon Hospital: More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure

MORE than 100 maternity staff are taking legal action against a hospital trust after being exposed to what they say were "hazardous" levels of...

Former Orsett nursery could be converted into bungalows

FRESH planning amendments have been submitted for a former nursery site in Orsett, paving the way for additional homes on the land report the...

Early intervention and tougher action against parents to tackle youth crime

EARLIER intervention and tougher action against parents are among measures being announced by the government to tackle crime by young people in England and...

Brentwood’s Biggest Coffee Morning arrived at The Baytree Shopping Centre in support of Saint Francis Hospice

BRENTWOOD'S Biggest Coffee Morning arrived at The Baytree Shopping Centre in support of Saint Francis Hospice over the weekend, bringing together shoppers, local businesses...

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