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Did Thurrock mayor issue “death threat” to Stanford councillor?

AT last month's Thurrock Council meeting, Stanford West councillor, Neil Speight (Ind) attempted to bring up what is termed an "urgent question".

Make The Dream Factory your Charity of the Year and help grant more dreams for Essex youngsters!

ESSEX-based Charity The Dream Factory, grants dreams to children and young adults between the age of 3 to 25 years, who suffer from life-threatening,...

Thurrock Council listed in top ten councils with biggest increase in business rates

THURROCK Council has made the top ten list of councils with the biggest increase in business rates over the last five years, according to new research by BPI Asset Disposal Solutions.

Road traffic collision inspires Jordan to help others as an occupational therapist

A SERIOUS road traffic collision eight years ago led to a life-changing journey for occupational therapist Jordan Cole.

UK wages grow at record annual rate

WAGES grew at a record annual pace between April and June, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports the BBC.

Check it, don’t chance it’ fuel plea to motorists this August  

NATIONAL Highways is calling on motorists travelling over the summer to check their fuel levels after new figures show there were almost 1,600 fuel-related breakdowns last summer. 

Confidence nose dives amongst small businesses in the East of England

SMALL businesses in the East of England are reporting a big drop in confidence, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), as they continue to battle record inflation, rising costs, and reduced consumer spending.

One-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green

BRITISH businesses will be able to access brand new advice and support to reduce their energy bills while cutting their carbon emissions.

Firefighters tackle blaze at scrapyard in Tilbury

WHEN firefighters arrived they reported the fire was affecting an area used to store fridges for recycling, scrap metal and a 40 foot container with bikes and plastics inside.

Fire fighters called to flat fire in Grays

ESSEX Firefighters were called to reports of smoke coming from a first floor flat window in Vicarage Square, Grays. 

Vision Zero – Roads Policing officers arrest 32 motorists and issue over 3,700 tickets

VISION Zero –  Roads Policing officers arrest 32 motorists and issue over 3,700 tickets, to keep you and the roads in Essex safe.

Dogs Trust Basildon reminds owners to “Check the Chip” as survey reveals 28,000 stray dogs

AHEAD of Check the Chip Day on 15th August 2023, new data from the Dogs Trust Stray Dog Surveyhas revealed that approximately 28,015 stray dogs were handled by local authority dog wardens last year. 

Waiting list for hospital treatment tops 7.5 million

THE waiting list for hospital treatment has topped 7.5 million people in England for the first time reports the BBC.

Wilko collapses into administration after failing to secure deal

WILKO, the High Street homeware retailer, has collapsed into administration after failing to secure a rescue deal.

Career advice available for young people

INSPIRE Youth Hub Careers Advisers offer support and help for young people, allowing them to discover a world of exciting careers, training and apprenticeship...

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