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People with learning disabilities call for urgent changes to resuscitation decisions about their own lives, as Ombudsman releases new report

TODAY, the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) releases a new report produced with people with learning disabilities, their loved ones and supporters, detailing...

Police search for woman missing from Grays

ESSEX Police is appealing for help to find Zdzislwa Bukowy, who is missing from Grays. Zdzislwa is 69 years old and is described as white,...

Hop to it: save on Easter childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families to save money on their childcare costs in time for the school holidays. With the Easter...

Police search for man missing from Tilbury

Update: Wayne has been found CAN you help find Wayne? He’s gone missing from Tilbury and police want to make sure he’s safe and well...

Police search for man missing from Chadwell St Mary

POLICE are seeking help to find a man missing from Chadwell St Mary. James Faraway is 38 years old, about 5ft 7in tall, medium build,...

Horndon Feast and Fayre set to celebrate Golden Jubilee

ESSEX'S biggest village event is celebrating its golden jubilee this summer. Horndon--on-the-Hill Feast & Fayre traditionally harks back to the 13th Century, when the village...

Road Crime Team work with neighbouring forces, focussing on stolen vehicles

LAST Friday, the Road Crime Team (RCT) joined forces with the Metropolitan Police and Kent Police officers to tackle cross-border road-related crime. RCT led Essex...

Bluewater: Iconic shopping and leisure centre gears up for 25th anniversary celebrations

ONE of Europe's biggest shopping and leisure destinations is gearing up for a day of celebrations to mark its 25th anniversary – Bluewater in...

Essex amongst highest number of reports to RSPCA about animals affected by litter

THE RSPCA has received almost 13,000 reports about animals found severely injured, trapped, mutilated, choked or even dead from carelessly discarded litter over the...

Popular Heroes and Villains Day returns to Festival Leisure Park

FESTIVAL Leisure Park Basildon has announced the return of their free and extremely popular Heroes and Villains event on Sunday 31st March – Easter...

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price discusses borough’s woes in House of Commons

THURROCK MP Dame Jackie Doyle-Price made a detailed speech in the House of Commons in the past week, covering a wide range of issues...

Thurrock community groups recognised with High Sheriff Award

SEABROOKE Rise Community Association, Evolving Community and The Ben Kinsella Trust are among the charities to receive recognition and grants at the annual High...

Consultation shows charge for post 16 school transport is unpopular

RESIDENTS have given the thumbs down to Thurrock Council’s plans to introduce charges for school transport for children over 16 with special educational needs and...

Over-40s urged to get free blood pressure checks

THE NHS wants more people over 40 to get a blood pressure check, saying there are millions who do not realise they have dangerously...

Celebrating women in the NHS: “As a woman you can do anything.”

PROVING people wrong, taking the plunge, and looking after the little things. These are the statements of women working in hospitals speaking ahead of...

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