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Area of ancient woodland in Thurrock saved from potential development

AN area of woodland overlooking a popular nature reserve in Grays has been permanently protected after Thurrock councillors voted unanimously to confirm a Tree...

Urgent review into the premature deaths of care leavers must lead to wider systemic change

THE government has today (16 April 2026) announced an urgent review into the deaths of young adults who died shortly after leaving the care of their...

Local supporters take on hot coals and Lego for Essex’s only children’s hospice

A GROUP of fearless fundraisers walked across Lego bricks and hot scorching coals to raise vital funds for Little Havens Children's Hospice.   On Saturday 11th April, supporters took...

Reform leader Nigel Farage slammed over bombshell new admission over plan to “demolish” NHS, as waiting lists continue to fall with Labour

REFORM UK Leader Nigel Farage has been blasted by the Health Secretary for making a "bombshell new admission" on his plan to scrap the...

Monster Truck Motorfest roars into 40+ UK locations for 2026 tour

RA Monster Events has announced its nationwide 2026 Monster Truck Motorfest calendar, bringing its high-energy, family-friendly experience across the UK. Following the success of previous...

Corringham: 81 homes and new sports club hub approved 

COUNCILLORS have unanimously approved plans for 81 new homes and a replacement sports club in Corringham, clearing the way for a major redevelopment of...

Travel by rail this May bank holiday across East Anglia

PASSENGERS looking to enjoy a peaceful May bank holiday weekend trip will be able to travel to most destinations across East Anglia and into...

Customers urged to check before they travel as RMT Tube drivers plan strike action next week

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) is asking customers to check before they travel ahead of planned strike action on London Underground by RMT union Tube...

Daughter tackling fear of heights in mum’s memory 

AN inspiring young woman from Southend, who is terrified of heights, is preparing to complete a 154-foot charity abseil in honour of her late...

Free c2c travel for London Marathon runners

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway will be providing free train travel for those taking part in this year's London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026.   To claim...

Over 91% of primary children get their first choice Thurrock school

THURROCK Council has reported on an almost identical set of figures to last year, when details of placements at borough primary schools were released...

Councillors approve plans for Thurrock’s first crematorium

COUNCILLORS have narrowly approved plans for Thurrock’s first crematorium following a lengthy debate over its size and location reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Council’s...

Fixing the foundations: Government fund to fix England’s bridges, flyovers and tunnels now open

GOVERNMENT is backing councils across England to fix crumbling bridges, falling flyovers and deteriorating tunnels as the new Structures Fund opens today (Wednesday 15...

Council tax shake-up to protect the most vulnerable households

VULNERABLE people will have more time and support to settle their outstanding council tax bills under reforms to make the system fairer announced by...

c2c and GTS raise over £1k for Macmillan in charity football match

ON Thursday 9 April, rail operator c2c Railway and GTS (Elizabeth Line) took part in a charity football match, where over £1,000 was raised...

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