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Over 40 businesses gather at second Innovation Festival in Essex

INNOVATORS from the worlds of water and technology descended upon Chelmsford yesterday (THUR) as Essex & Suffolk Water hosted its second annual Innovation Festival. The...

Thameside Theatre: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

THURROCK'S No.1 Musical Society TOPS are absolutely thrilled to be bringing this all time classic to the Thameside Theatre stage!  Bursting with the rambunctious energy...

Peer support for people living with personality disorder and their families

MEMBERS of a support network for people diagnosed with a personality disorder have shared how it has made a difference to their lives. The Specialist...

Thurrock Council refuses proposal for eight dwellings as applicant lacks key information

PLANS for eight new homes and an office block in Thurrock have been rejected after the applicant was informed his proposal had “significant inconsistencies”...

Work begins on new youth centre in Basildon

WORKS are underway to convert a large former Essex shop into a boxing club, gym and music studio for youngsters reports the Local Democracy...

Thurrock Council calls for more foster carers during Foster Care Fortnight

THURROCK Council is encouraging more people to consider fostering, as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the vital role foster carers...

Unified leadership team launched to deliver a more joined-up railway for passengers and freight across Anglia

THE railway in Anglia has reached a major milestone, with a new unified leadership team now in place to bring together c2c, Greater Anglia...

Pop along to a Safer Basildon Pop-Up near you

BASILDON Council will be hosting a series of pop-up events in the coming weeks in response to complaints about the anti-social use of motorbikes,...

Cadent’s £120 million investment in East of England gas pipes

THE sun may be getting ready to put his hat on, but that hasn't stopped Cadent in the East of England planning for colder conditions to ensure that...

Sensory trolleys to benefit children’s ward in memory of two-year old

FAMILY and friends from Benfleet-based charity George’s Windmills have delivered three sensory bubble trolleys to hospitals across Essex, following their donation of £14,490. The charity...

New plans to improve response to hare coursing

“WE are committed to supporting our rural communities and do more to tackle hare coursing”. That’s from the Chief Constable as he announced a raft...

Eye care made easier for children with learning disabilities and autism in Essex

PIONEERING school-based eye care service will soon help children with learning disabilities and autism across Essex access essential eye tests and vision support in...

Woman waives anonymity as ex-partner is jailed for rape

AN Essex woman has waived her legal right to anonymity to talk about the impact of being raped and harassed by her former partner.  Ebony Boatwright wants to “shift the shame” and hopes that...

Conservative Councillor Qaisar Abbas reacts to Reform’s leadership selection

CONSERVATIVE Councillor Qaisar Abbas has reacted to Reform's leadership selection. After reading Thurrock Reform's recent announcement about their leadership in Thurrock, Cllr Qaisar Abbas has...

Essex mum tells story as part of Maternal Sepsis Week

AS the world marks Maternal Sepsis Week, the UK charity Sepsis Research FEAT is highlighting a sobering reality: maternal sepsis remains a significant cause of pregnancy and childbirth-related...

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