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Parking price increase at parks across Essex

PARKING fees at a number of Essex country parks could increase. Essex County Council charges for parking at Belhus Woods Country Park, Cudmore Grove...

Thurrock residents invited to nominate projects to receive £3,000 from Caremark’s Community Care Fund

CAREMARK, one of the UK's leading providers of home care, has opened nominations for its Community Care Fund – a new nationwide initiative designed...

London Stansted hosts visit from Industry and Parliament Trust

LONDON Stansted this week welcomed members of The Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) for a behind the scenes tour of the airport and visit...

Level crossing incidents rise on Anglia as survey reveals young adults underestimate speed of trains

NEW research released today reveals dangerous overconfidence is putting young adults’ lives at risk, with incidents involving the incorrect use of Anglia's level crossings...

More than 4,000 homes to be built across Essex towns

MORE than 4,000 new homes are set to be built across two Essex towns, causing concerns that green spaces are being “eroded away” reports...

Thurrock Council raises the flag for St George’s Day

THURROCK Council marked St George's Day with a special ceremony outside the Civic Offices in Grays. The St George's flag flies every day outside the...

Disqualified, drunk driver jailed after being found slumped at the wheel of car

A DISQUALIFIED driver who was found slumped at the wheel of a vehicle on a busy Essex road has been jailed after being caught...

Daughter joins “100k in May” hospice challenge in tribute to her beloved Father

A DAUGHTER from Southend-on-Sea is preparing to take on 100k in May in memory of her dad, while raising vital funds for Havens Hospices,...

How response policing is helping to tackle domestic abuse

THEIR force lead for domestic abuse, Superintendent Dan Morrissey, has praised the work of our local teams as National Response Policing Week highlights their...

Knife killings down by 21%, figures show

KILLINGS involving a knife or sharp instrument fell by 21% last year, according to figures from police forces in England and Wales reports the...

Thurrock’s District Commander, Chief Inspector Danny Barnes, has revealed his top priorities

Thurrock’s District Commander, Chief Inspector Danny Barnes, has revealed his top priorities as he begins his new role. Ch Insp Barnes has spent his entire...

Family fun with Shaun the sheep and Bluewater this May

A NEW Shaun the Sheep augmented reality trail will visit Bluewater next month, alongside a line-up of fun half-term activities. Families are invited to embark...

Vet bills top £1,000 for common pet issues as costs revealed

LUMPS, lameness in dogs and dental disease in pets are among the most common issues affecting the nation's furry friends, according to new data...

Shoplifter jailed and banned from Grays town centre

A MAN arrested after handing himself in at Grays Police Station has been jailed for 16 weeks and banned from Grays town centre for...

Strikes restart at Stansted Airport as ABM workers reject pay offer

INDUSTRIAL action by Unite members who look after passengers with disabilities at London Stansted Airport will go ahead next month, after they rejected a...

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