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Hours left to register to vote before deadline

VOTERS have just hours left to register to vote for the local elections taking place across England on 7 May. Anyone who wants to...

Runners raising thousands for local hospitals in this weeks London Marathon

FIRST-timers and London Marathon veterans are among those preparing to tackle the world’s most famous course in aid of local hospitals. Clair Dade, Fundraising Co-ordinator...

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

Support St. Luke's Hospice and join a communitycaring together Purchase a special blue heart garden ornament, donate and join a summer celebration to support vital hospice care St. Luke's Hospice is calling on the local community to...

Letter to Editor: Call for library services to remain accessible and inclusive.

Dear Editor, ESSEX Library Services, overseen by Essex County Council, announced on 2 April 2026 that from 22 April a £1.15 charge will apply to...

The Renters Right Act is the biggest shake up in a generation. Landlords don’t have to face it alone

THE government has told landlords what they need to do. What it hasn't told them is how to afford the legal help to do...

Harlow schools can fundraise to feed hungry children through life-changing charity initiative 

SECONDARY schools in Essex can fundraise to feed an entire school of hungry children by signing up for a charity's life-changing Feed A School...

Crunch returns on 25 April as council boosts capacity and tackles fly-tipping

BASILDON Council is continuing to strengthen its approach to waste management, making it easier for residents to dispose of waste responsibly while taking tougher...

Appeal for witnesses after burglary at Classic Hair in Tilbury

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses, information and dashcam footage following a burglary at a business in Tilbury. It was reported a suspect with an...

UK vinyl revival continues as DP World gears up for Record Store Day

DP World's Bicester warehouse – Britain's largest physical music distributor – is preparing to handle record volumes this 'Record Store Day' as demand for...

Man charged with thefts from Robert Dyas in Lakeside

A 34-year-old has been charged with the theft of hundreds of pounds of clothing and cleaning products from stores in Lakeside shopping centre and...

The Magic Mushroom Restaurant at Barleylands, awarded prestigious two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence

THE Magic Mushroom Restaurant in Billericay, Essex is proud to announce that it has been awarded two AA Rosettes, a nationally recognised mark of...

Nigel Farage blasts Essex Tories for attempting to cancel elections in campaign visit

YESTERDAY, , Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visited Waltham Abbey, Harlow and Great Dunmow ahead of local elections taking place across Essex in May. The...

Last chance to nominate amazing hospital volunteers in awards debut

VOLUNTEERS who dedicate their time to helping patients, visitors and colleagues are being given their chance to shine at a hospital Trust’s awards ceremony. For...

Buzz Bingo celebrates revamp with over £26k prize weekend

BUZZ Bingo Basildon is better than ever! Following a refurbishment, the club will be unveiling a spectacular new look from Saturday 25th April. The club,...

Thurrock MP seeks residents views on Tilbury investment

THURROCK MP, Jen Craft, is asking residents in Tilbury to share their views on how £20 million of new investment should be spent in...

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