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Refusal of plans to build 750 new homes on green belt upheld by Secretary of State

The Secretary of State has upheld a Thurrock Council Planning Committee decision to refuse outline planning permission for a new housing estate on green...

Cause of death revealed for convicted robber

AN inmate died in prison from natural causes, after being jailed for a minimum of seven years for robbery, an independent report has found....

Residents invited to shape Basildon’s approach to tackling anti-social behaviour

BASILDON Council is inviting residents to share their experiences of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and help shape an updated policy aimed at building safer, stronger...

c2c Railway proudly supporting new feature documentary film about redefining the ‘Essex Girl’ stereotype

c2c Railway is supporting a local film company producing a new feature documentary film about the 'Essex Girl'. Witchcraft & Stilettos: Redefining the Essex...

Emirates brings global travel rehearsal programme to Stansted Airport

EMIRATES, the world's first Autism-Certified Airline, has launched its "Travel Rehearsal" programme in the UK, hosting its first session in the country at London...

Remember to bring photo ID on polling day

VOTERS across England are being reminded that they’ll need to present an accepted form of photo ID at their polling station to be able...

Basildon Council shortlisted for three national awards celebrating innovation in Waste and Fleet Services

BASILDON Council's Waste and Recycling team has been shortlisted for three prestigious national awards, recognising its innovative approach to service delivery, sustainability, and operational...

Plans for 700 homes across south Essex towns

MORE than 700 new homes are set to be built across Essex towns, with council planners saying the developments should go ahead. The properties could...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft meets with school and residents over parking in Mill Lane

THURROCK MP Jen Craft has met with residents and local schools to propose a solution to the parking and driving concerns along Mill Lane...

Fun Walk receive over £30,000 cash boost

THE organisers of the annual Fun Walk are delighted to share that, thanks to support from local businesses and individuals, the 2026 Bonus Pot...

6 in 10 adults in the East back digital Wills as law remains stuck in 1837

A SURVEY conducted by Will Aid reveals a growing disconnect between public expectations and UK law, as 61% of adults in the East of England now believe they...

Phones to be banned in schools by law under government plans

THE government has said it will introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools in England reports the BBC. Education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith told...

Crews tackled paper blaze in Grays

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire in a recycling centre in Oliver Road, Grays at 11:38pm last night (Friday, 17 April). On arrival, four crews...

Pet crematorium on Fobbing green belt gets the go ahead

COUNCILLORS have voted against officer advice to approve plans for a pet crematorium on Green Belt land in Fobbing reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock...

Support St. Luke’s Hospice and join a community caring together

St. Luke's Hospice is calling on the local community to support its vital services through a new fundraising appeal, encouraging people to donate and purchase a symbolic blue...

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