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Fire service issue safety advice after house fire caused by fuse box

FIRE Crews have issued safety advice after a house fire caused by a fuse box. A spokesperson said: "We were called to a mid-terrace property...

Grays: Man wanted over racially aggravated offence in Hathaway Road

OFFICERS who have been carrying out enquiries into a racially aggravated public order offence are now in a position to release an image of...

Man arrested following assault in Hampden Road, Grays

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an assault in Grays. Officers responded to reports of a fight in Hampden Road shortly after 2.20pm...

Man wanted after assault in Asda store in Tilbury

OFFICERS investigating an assault at a supermarket in Tilbury are releasing an image of a man they want to speak to. A man in his...

Looking for a new job or training opportunity?

BASILDON residents are invited to the Pathways' Fresh Start Jobs Fair, a chance to connect with employers, discover career opportunities, and explore training available. If...

GPs strike deal to help end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments

PATIENTS will be able to book more appointments online and request to see their usual doctor under a new contract agreed with England’s GPs,...

Lorry used in fly-tipping is crushed by Thurrock Council

A FLY-tipper has paid the price for thinking they could dump waste in Thurrock with their lorry being crushed. The lorry was traced to an...

Local housebuilder offering free books for children

LOCAL housebuilder Redrow Eastern is celebrating World Book Day by upgrading the sales centre at its Essex development, Westley Green, with a new bookcase...

Ofsted praises Essex primary school where pupils ‘love school’

OFSTED has commended Woodville Primary School for its approaches to teaching and learning, which mean pupils 'achieve highly' and 'show positive learning behaviours' following...

Government launches working group on Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia definition

A NEW working group has been established to provide government with a definition of Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia, supporting a wider stream of work to tackle...

Jewellery seized at Stansted Airport over cancer concerns

A LARGE consignment of earrings was seized at an airport over concerns they could cause cancer reports the BBC. Essex Trading Standards said one specific...

Supermarket set to be transformed into £30 million project

A DERELICT supermarket is set to be redeveloped into a new store and 72 flats as part of a £30 million project reports the Local...

Grays man charged after two female runners knocked down by car

OFFICERS who carried out a lengthy investigation into a collision which left two runners seriously injured have secured charges against a man.  Our Serious Collision...

Arthur Bugler pupils attended reception at Buckingham Palace

PUPILS from from Arthur Bugler Primary School were thrilled to attend the BBC 500 Words Final at Buckingham Palace yesterday (Wednesday 26 February). The event,...

Plans for 300 new homes with ‘economic, social and environmental benefits’

PLANS have been unveiled for 300 new homes, which the developer insists will bring “economic, social and environmental benefits” reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Developer...

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