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East of England left out of £54bn energy network

EAST Anglia has been left out of a £54bn national network for UK energy provision, a Conservative MP has said.Jerome Mayhew, who represents Broadland, in Norfolk, has spoken of his "frustration" at the process.

Murder of Chafford Hundred man: Suspect extradited to the UK from Morocco

ONE of the UK’s most wanted fugitives has been returned to the UK to stand trial over the murder of an Essex man.

Supported internships helping young people with learning disabilities into employment

THIS week is Learning Disability Week (19-25 June) and young people with learning disabilities or autism have been gaining valuable work experience thanks to a scheme at local hospitals.

Councillors will scrutinise new £1.5million housing maintenance contract 

COUNCILLORS have pledged to closely scrutinise the award of a new £1.5million, 15-year contract to maintain council properties.

Festival Leisure Park to honour local heroes for 25th birthday celebrations

FESTIVAL Leisure Park, Essex’s premium leisure park, is celebrating it’s 25th birthday with the launch of its Community Awards 2023.

Romanian women trafficked for prostitution in Thurrock claims councillor

THURROCK Council has called for residents to be vigilant for signs of human trafficking after it was claimed Romanian women had been used as prostitutes in the borough reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

Chadwell St Mary: Hay barrels alight

FIRE Crews are currently at the scene of a fire affecting hay barrels in Marshfoot Road, Chadwell St Mary.

Grays: Man admits 40 offences in lorry deaths investigation

TODAY, an eleventh person has been convicted for his part on the operation which led to the deaths of the 39 men, women and children.

Tilbury Military Veteran Celebrated By Amazon Team 

THE team at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury is celebrating Armed Forces Day (24th June) by paying tribute to the veterans and reservists from the services community who work at Amazon across the UK.

Thurrock ice cream seller keeps licence despite traffic offences

AN ice cream seller has narrowly kept his licence despite a string of traffic offences in Thurrock.John Bonar, owner of South Ockendon ice cream...

UK weather: Met Office issues yellow heat-health warning for Essex

THE Met Office has issued a yellow hot-weather warning to a number of regions across England for this weekend reports the BBC.

HMO landlords to skip licensing for asylum seekers

COUNCILS are growing concerned over a proliferation of bedsits, amid Government plans to exempt landlords from current rules if they house asylum seekers reports...

Healthcare employment support programme up for national award

A PROGRAMME helping local people gain work and skills in healthcare has won a regional award and is in the running for a national award after it was nominated by local Members of Parliament. 

Nearly 14,000 Thurrock families hit by Tory mortgage penalty

13,800 families in Thurrock hit by Tory mortgage penalty as families face annual mortgage payment increase of £3,500 this year under the Conservatives – the worst record in Essex.

Dilkes Academy rated Outstanding by Ofsted

DILKES Academy, part of Catalyst Academies Trust, is a school where pupils feel like they are "one big family" has been named outstanding after dazzling Ofsted following its latest inspection.

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