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Plans for 385 new homes near Chadwell St Mary

A PLANNING application has been submitted for up to 385 new homes on agricultural land in Thurrock reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The proposals, lodged...

Essex praised at third annual Brown Flag beach awards

ESSEX has avoided being named and shamed at an annual water quality awards – but the data shows there is still a long way...

Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington announces retirement

TODAY, the Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington has announced that he will be retiring from Essex Police. The announcement brings to end a proud 36-year career...

The Road Safety Trust announces £280,000 of new funding for seven new projects aiming to reduce risk on our roads

THE Road Safety Trust has today (Thursday 30 April) announced the award of nearly £280,000 in grant funding for seven new projects designed to...

Misconduct hearing: Former officer would have been dismissed: 

A FORMER Essex Police officer was found to have committed gross misconduct at a Misconduct Hearing held by Essex Police on Wednesday 29 April. The...

Port of Tilbury, GeoPura and Toyota host major hydrogen hub showcase event

TODAY (30 April 2026), saw over 100 delegates attend a hydrogen showcase hosted by the Port of Tilbury, Toyota and GeoPura at the London...

Overloaded vehicle stopped after leaving car boot sale

OFFICERS have issued an important reminder about vehicle safety and the dangers of overloaded vehicles after stopping a car that was heavily laden while...

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance called to over 160 cardiac arrests since January

ESSEX and Herts Air Ambulance was called to 167 cardiac arrests from January to the end of March, making up a third of the...

Officers work with farmers and community to target hare coursing and rural crime

ESSEX Police officers are working closely with farmers, landowners and partner agencies after a rise in hare coursing and related crime across the Uttlesford...

Grays: Appeal following collision on London Road

ESSEX Police are appealing for any witnesses, CCTV or dashcam footage following a collision with left two children injured. It was reported a car and...

No Mo May: Why you need to leave the lawn alone this May

EVERY May, gardeners are asked to do something that goes against every gardening instinct they have, putting the mower away and leaving the lawn...

Fire Crews issue advice after e-bike fire in Tilbury

FIRE Crews have issued safety advice after an electric bike caused a fire at a house in Tilbury. The bike was being stored in a...

Neighbours praised for calling 999 after hearing smoke alarm

ESSEX Firefighters have praised neighbours in Basildon after they called 999 when they heard a smoke alarm going off next door. Crews were called to...

Smoke alarm alerts resident to fire in East Tilbury flat

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire earlier today at a flat in East Tilbury. A working smoke alarm alerted the resident, giving them time...

Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

THE government has today (Tuesday 28 April) confirmed it will bring forward further reforms to Right to Buy. Right to Buy is a government scheme...

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