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Energy bills remain high despite today’s cap cut – the Tories’ cost of living crisis has been devastating, says Usdaw

ENERGY bills remain high despite today's cap cut – the Tories' cost of living crisis has been devastating, says Usdaw. Retail trade union Usdaw looks...

Energy prices fall but relief may be temporary

A DROP in domestic gas and electricity prices has now taken effect, but costs are expected to rise again in October reports the BBC. Regulator...

Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed next Wednesday night ahead of summer holiday

DRIVERS are advised that the M20 will be closed between Maidstone and Ashford overnight on Wednesday (10 July) to allow the Operation Brock contraflow...

Kitchen fire in Horndon-on-the-Hill pub

FIRE Crews were called to a pub in Horndon on the Hill this afternoon (Sunday) after reports of a fire in a kitchen. On arrival...

Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Tilbury

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Tilbury on Tuesday 25 June. Officers were called to Dock Road in Tilbury shortly...

New Basildon Vue cinema to open later this summer

A NEW multimillion cinema in Basildon Town Centre is set to open “later this summer” with the new business creating 50 jobs reports the...

Bid to build a McDonald’s in Grays refused over road safety fears

THURROCK Council has thrown out plans for a fast food drive-thru on a busy junction in Grays over road safety concerns reports the Local...

Thurrock Council: Service update – food waste collections

OVER the next few weeks more homes across Thurrock will receive food caddies and outdoor food bins as weekly food waste collections continue to...

Shock for students as new Trust pulls the plug on admissions to Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form

STUDENTS planning to attend Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form Centre for the first time in September have been shocked by news the college's planned...

Corringham Primary School’s eco stars are recognised

CORRINGHAM Primary School has been awarded the Eco Schools Green Flag Award, an internationally recognised award for excellence in environmental action and learning. The programme...

Winners announced for East of England Planning Awards 

Winners announced for East of England Planning Awards  ​ Dunton Hills Garden Village Supplementary Planning Document and Teachers Close, Needham Market have been unveiled as this year's...

Grays: Man charged with kidnap, OCG activity and criminal damage

A MAN has appeared in court to face a number of charges as part of an investigation by officers from our Serious and Organised...

Essex Police: 80,000 emergencies and 17,000 arrests, a year in response policing

ACROSS Essex, almost every investigation begins life as a 999 call and in the last year, we’ve responded to almost 80,000 emergencies claim Essex...

Youth charity founder and former businessman Sir Jack Petchey dies aged 98

THE death of Jack Petchey has been announced. A spokesperson said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sir Jack Petchey...

Police appeal for woman missing from Aveley

CAN you help find Paige Harrison who is missing from Aveley? The 19 year-old has not been seen since 8am this morning (Thursday June 27)...

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