POLICE officers will be out in communities across Essex in the coming days to ensure you’re safe while celebrating the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
THE Conservatives hold a two seat majority on Thurrock Council following the declaration of the 16 seats contested in the local elections, held yesterday (Thursday, 4 May).
THE results of Thurrock Council’s elections have been announced.
Elections took place in 16 of the borough’s 20 wards yesterday (Thursday, 4 May).
Following the count...
THEY were called to Parnell Close yesterday at 9.20pm. Two crews from Grays attended and found a garage, measuring approximately 20 metres by 10 metres, completely alight.
THROUGH measures like installing more efficient fridges and lights, the supermarket is set to save the equivalent of 39 tonnes of carbon emissions each year in its Essex stores.
OVER the years, there has been a solid three Labour councillors but this was interrupted by Qaisar Abbas who won by 157 votes. He may have changed parties (from Labour to Tory) but he is a force of nature when it comes to campaigning .
SUCH has been the success of the fundraising activities of the Cross Keys Masonic Centre in Chadwell St Mary that the ‘Cross Keys Community Fund’ is now a valuable asset for many Community Groups throughout Thurrock. On the back of successful Christmas events the dedicated team have been busy again this Easter.
IN an ever-changing economy dominated by powerful global businesses, traditional trade unions have often struggled to keep up. Therefore, the news that Amazon UK workers in Coventry are on the verge of a victory over union recognition is most welcome.
IN Essex there are around 500 new cases of heart failure diagnosed a year, with a further 600 cases that remain undetected. This Heart Failure Awareness Week, which runs from 1-7 May, local clinicians are shouting about the symptoms and the need for early identification to support better outcomes for patients.
BUSINESS confidence in the East of England rose 18 points during April to 35% – the joint-highest increase of all the UK’s regions and nations – according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
ANOTHER fascinating ward. For a start, there is a Green Party candidate. Over at our sister paper, YourHarlow, there is a full slate of eleven Green candidates. We wish Jack well.
