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High Street and online sales rose in March as shoppers held their nerve

DESPITE reports of a slump in consumer confidence, retail sales volumes rose by 0.4% in March – the third rise in a row. The...

East of England constabulary areas record another increase in shoplifting – Usdaw concerned about the impact on retail staff

RETAIL trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today's police recorded crime statistics showing that in 2024, there were increases in shoplifting across all...

MPs lay final bricks at Community Diagnostic Centre

THURROCK is one step closer to faster, more accessible healthcare with Jen Craft MP and James McMurdock MP laying the final bricks in the...

Farmer’s “side hustle” operating without planning permission

A FARM has turned to renting out a building to local businesses to boost its dwindling agricultural income. Sutton Hall Farm in South Hill, Langdon...

Disturbing nesting birds and damaging nests can devastate wild bird populations warns rural engagement officer

NESTING season is under way and as the weather starts to improve, Essex Police’s specialist Rural Engagement Team is reminding everyone that all wild...

Equality watchdog issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

THE Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released interim guidance on how organisations should interpret the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that a woman...

Hundreds register to play outdoor activity game in South Ockendon and Aveley

ALMOST 800 players have already registered to play an innovative physical activity game that has been launched in South Ockendon and Aveley. Beat the Street...

Pete Wicks and Dogs Trust reunite for Smash-Hit Show

THE dogs and dedicated staff at the UK's largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, are preparing for their close-up once again as filming begins...

Bella Italia launches the unmissable Padlock Challenge – 50% Off Food for 90 Days!

BELLA Italia has today launched its biggest and most exciting offer yet – the Padlock Challenge – giving guests the chance to unlock 50%...

Thames Freeport launches exceptional scholarship programme to empower next generation of talent

THAMES Freeport has launched the Exceptional Scholarship Programme, a major new initiative to support talented young people in Thurrock and help them take the next...

New STEM guide launches to support careers leaders to inspire students into engineering and tech futures

CAREERS leaders across the UK can now benefit from a new STEM careers guide to help drive passion and interest amongst young people for...

Police appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Purfleet

ESSEX Police are appealing for any witnesses or those with dashcam footage to come forward after a fatal collision in Purfleet. An Essex Police spokesperson...

Council welcomes free weekend parking initiative backed by Wickford Area Committee

The Council's Lead Member for Culture, Sport and Community, Councillor Jack Ferguson, has welcomed the decision by the Wickford Area Committee to support two...

NHS joins forces with football club to tackle ‘silent killer’ pitchside

FOOTBALL fans scanned more than the match stats at Good Friday's Southend United game, thanks to an innovative partnership between the local NHS and...

Consultation events for 1,500 new homes scheme

TWO public consultation events will take place over the weekend about a potential 1,500 home development on the edge of Chadwell St Mary. Bloor Homes...

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