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Expert warns cat owners not to buy lilies this Mother’s Day

RSPCA animal welfare expert Lauren Bennett has issued the warning ahead of Mothering Sunday (30 March) to help pet owners avoid an unexpected trip...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft responds to Spring Statement

THURROCK MP Jen Craft has responded to the Spring Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Jen Craft MP, Member of Parliament for Thurrock, said: "I'm...

Working Group submits recommendations for community hospital services in mid and south Essex

A WORKING group set up to review proposed changes to community hospital services following the public consultation last year, has today (27 March 2025),...

Plans for 1,500 on Thurrock green belt revealed

A DEVELOPER has revealed plans to build 1,500 new homes which will swell the size of Chadwell St Mary by 50 per cent reports...

Homeowner wins fight to keep ‘incongruous’ garden wall 

A HOMEOWNER has won their fight to keep a pillared brick wall built outside a home in Ockendon without planning permission reports the Local...

WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale

THE name WH Smith, a staple of UK town centres since the Victorian era, is set to disappear from the High Street after the...

Does Thurrock have the next ‘big idea’ for animal welfare?

THE animal welfare charity is gauging the views of the public across the county as part of Animal Futures: The Big Conversation. People are being asked...

Contactless ticketing hits a quarter of a million taps in record time

LOCAL rail company Trenitalia c2c has announced that over 250,000 contactless payment taps in and out at its new contactless stations have been recorded...

Celebrating Mother’s Day as a foster carer

MOTHER'S Day is a time for celebration, reflection, and gratitude. But for foster carers, it can also be a delicate balance of making the...

Spotting HIV and hepatitis early will save lives

ADULT patients coming in for Emergency Department treatment needing blood tests are now automatically being screened for bloodborne viruses like hepatitis B and C,...

Museums and libraries soon be able to apply for £30 million funding pot

MUSEUMS and libraries will soon be able to apply for a share of over £30 million of funding as part of the Government’s ongoing...

Next hits £1 billion profit for first time as it raises profit forecast

NEXT has posted an annual pre-tax profit of over £1bn for the first time in the company’s history, marking a 10.1% uplift year-on-year reports...

Environmentalists and farmers unite to urge Government to avoid hammer blow to nature and food security

OVER 50 environment and farming groups are urging the Government not to cut the already inadequate nature-friendly farming budget for the Department for the...

Cabinet unveils refreshed ‘Basildon First Charter’ that puts local people first

BASILDON Council's Cabinet has unveiled an updated Basildon First Charter, strengthening its commitment to responsible development that puts local residents and businesses first. Originally launched in 2021, the...

Amazon and Pixie Lott team up to launch Spring Deal Days, inviting the public to Sing and Win

SHOPPERS around the country are being given a chance to sing to win big prizes from this year's Amazon Spring Deal Days. A series...

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