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Essential community spaces in Essex under financial pressure, new analysis finds

THE majority of community centres and village halls across Essex are operating on modest incomes, raising concerns about their ability to manage rising costs...

Inspector says 30-home scheme on green belt is ‘unacceptable

A GOVERNMENT planning inspector has dismissed an appeal to build 30 homes on green belt land in Tilbury, concluding the scheme would cause unacceptable...

Day nursery in Grays recommended for refusal amid dozens of objections

A PROPOSAL to convert a former retail unit in a Grays shopping parade into a day nursery and tuition centre is being recommended for...

Aveley man charged by Met Police after smash-and-grab robbery at jewellers

DETECTIVES from the Met’s Flying Squad have arrested and charged a third man following a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewellers in Richmond. Officers arrested Deniz...

Thurrock Elections 2026: List of candidates

Aveley (3 Seats) Colin Leslie Adams - Conservative Ollie Beck - Green Party Anthony John Coyle - Conservative  Mo Amin Hoique - Labour Party Chris Irvine - Reform UK  George...

Three arrested after incident in Grays Town Centre

THREE people have been arrested as part of a response to an incident in Clarence Road, Grays. A spokesperson said: "We were alerted to the...

Basildon Council has published the official list of candidates standing in the 2026 local elections

RESIDENTS across Basildon will go to the polls to elect councillors who will represent their local communities and help shape decisions on key issues...

Battlegames leisure centre plan for vacant Thurrock warehouse

A VACANT West Thurrock warehouse could be transformed into a major indoor leisure venue featuring electric drift karting, crazy golf and children’s play areas...

Grandad who broke pelvis runs marathon to give back to NHS

A HOSPITAL porter who learned to walk again after a lifechanging accident is tackling the Manchester Marathon to raise funds for Southend Hospital. Tony Smith,...

Cost of new cycle path through Rainham balloons as council spends on consultants

THE cost of developing a new cycle path through Rainham has ballooned by £5,000, according to a report by Havering Council reports the Local...

Labour fields full slate in Thurrock and urges focus on local leadership

LABOUR has confirmed it will stand a full slate of candidates in this year’s Thurrock Council elections. Councillor Lynn Worrall, Leader of Thurrock Council, paid...

Donation made as thanks for Grays’ war veteran’s care

A £1,000 donation made in memory of a military veteran is helping families stay close to their loved ones at Basildon Hospital. The money from...

Thurrock Council caretakers protest over ‘disrespectful’ downgrading plans

THURROCK Council caretakers are today staging a protest over a proposal by the council to downgrade their roles. The workers, who are represented by...

Councillors set to decide on Thurrock crematorium 

COUNCILLORS are set to finally decide plans for Thurrock’s first crematorium after the decision was delayed earlier this year reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock...

c2c’s Kick4Kindness football tournament returns to Roots Hall this May

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway has announced that its Kick4Kindness football tournament will again be taking place at Southend United's Roots Hall stadium this May.  c2c has...

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