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Inspector blocks equestrian centre on protected green belt

AN appeal against the refusal of plans for an equestrian centre on farmland near Stanford-le-Hope has been dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate reports the...

The Baytree Shopping Centre to host fourth Local Artisan Market of the year this April

THE Baytree Shopping Centre is set to welcome visitors to its fourth Local Artisan Market of the year this April, following a series of...

Is your fire extinguisher out of date? Expert shares top tips on how to check 

FIRE extinguishers are a common sight in workplaces and homes, providing a first line of defence against small, controllable fires and can prevent serious...

Thurrock Council set to decide on 116 new homes on green belt

THURROCK Council’s planning committee is set to consider a major application for 116 homes on green belt land at Chadwell St Mary reports the...

Fire service called to fire in Stanford-le-Hope

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire in Church Hill, Stanford-Le-Hope at 2:40am. On arrival, two crews reported a fire on decking had spread into...

Bluewater launches search for its first Chief Play Officer ahead of the opening of new play park this month

BLUEWATER has announced a recruitment drive to search for its first Chief Play Officer (CPO). The unique role has been created to celebrate the official opening of the centre's transformed Wintergarden...

New chief for Essex Chamber of Commerce

ESSEX Chambers of Commerce is stepping into a fresh and exciting chapter, with Ruth Gilbert set to join as Chief Executive this July. The transition...

Prosecutors warn young people may not recognise stalking, as CPS launches new Action Plan

YOUNG people may not realise they are victims, or even perpetrators, of stalking as increasing time spent online blurs the boundaries of acceptable behaviour,...

Essex village with highest council tax bill in county

A SMALL village has the most expensive council tax bills in Essex, with residents paying as much as £400 more a year than the...

Shocking theft from bedside of dying man at Basildon Hospital

A BBC investigation has revealed a shocking theft from the bedside of a man who died in Basildon Hospital. Now his widow has issued an...

Lakeside Shopping Centre invites community to champion charities close to their heart

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Charity Partner of the Year, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting the...

AgeWellEast: Digital Friends-Bringing digital skills support to housebound

AgeWellEast: Digital Friends-Bringing digital skills support to housebound

New £175,000 fund to support community-based environmental projects along the tidal Thames 

THE Port of London Authority has today unveiled a new £175,000 fund to support community-based environmental projects along the tidal Thames.   The new Environment Fund...

Residents shape major improvements to parks and play areas across Thurrock

RESIDENTS across Thurrock are set to benefit from a wide range of park and play area improvements, following extensive community feedback gathered through three...

Resident doctors’ industrial action: advice for patients

THE British Medical Association (BMA), representing resident doctors, has confirmed strike action from 07:00 on Tuesday 7 April until 07:00 on Monday 13 April...

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