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Hospital awards hit over 1,000 nominations in record breaking yea

A STAFF and volunteers’ awards for local hospitals has seen the most nominees in its six-year history. More than 1,000 nominations have been made across...

Shop local as the Artisan Market returns to Festival Leisure Park this May

FESTIVAL Leisure Park is inviting visitors to discover something special as its popular Artisan Market returns on Saturday 9th May, taking place from 12pm...

Lakeside shopping centre calls on community to vote on four shortlisted charities for 2026 partnership 

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre is inviting the local community to help shape its 2026 Charity Partner of the Year, as voting officially opens to decide...

Pastor sacked from police over online comments

A POLICE officer found to have committed gross misconduct was dismissed without notice. Police Constable Daniel Stanley was alleged to have breached standards of policing...

Teenager turning 16? Don’t miss out on Child Benefit

PARENTS of 16-19-year-olds are reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim if their teenager is staying in certain types of education or training after...

Tilbury man in court over several charges of theft

A MAN is due to appear in court again next month charged with multiple offences following wok by our officers. Zach McCarthy, 30, of Tennyson...

Police appeal following assault on London Road in Grays

OFFICERS in Grays are appealing for information following an assault in London Road yesterday (Sunday 26 April). It was reported five people got out of...

2026 TCS London Marathon breaks Guinness World Record for largest number of finishers in a marathon

  GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR), the global authority on record breaking achievement, is pleased to announce that the 2026 TCS London Marathon has broken the...

Local small businesses invited to win free stand at major UK Retail Show through Theo Paphitis initiative

SMALL businesses across the UK are being given the chance to take their next big step, as Spring Fair announces the return of its...

Essex Police claim record fall in serious knife crime

THE head of the Serious Violence Unit is speaking as the number of serious violence incidents involving knives has fallen by more than 15%...

Air ambulance pilot issues safety plea to local drone flyers on World Pilot Day

THIS World Pilot Day, an Essex & Herts Air Ambulance pilot has added his voice to a national campaign from the UK Civil Aviation...

Derelict nightclub in “very distressed” state after two fires set to be replaced by flats

A DERELICT Essex nightclub that is in a “very distressed” state after two fires is set to be replaced by flats. Plans were agreed...

Last chance to have your say on plans to reduce road deaths

RESIDENTS are being reminded to have their say on a new strategy aimed at reducing road deaths and serious injuries across Essex. More than 2,000...

Investigation continues into a crash involving three vehicles on the A13

AN investigation is continuing into a crash involving three vehicles on the A13 near Pitsea. Officers were called to the Southend-bound carriageway at around 1.20pm...

New reservation charges at Essex libraries could be a “death sentence”

NEW reservation charges at Essex libraries could be a “death sentence” for the service, campaigners have claimed. Essex County Council has brought in a...

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