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Hop into Easter fun at The Grove Shopping Centre with two free family events! 

THE Grove Shopping Centre, located in the heart of Witham, is inviting families to celebrate the Easter holidays with two exciting FREE events, bringing...

Letter to Editor: Make your workplace more inclusive

Dear Editor,  There are nine million adults of working age in the UK that have hearing loss in one or both ears. Chances are, they could...

New strategy aims to help eliminate road deaths in Essex

RESIDENTS are being invited to help shape a new strategy that aims to eliminate road deaths and make Essex a safer place for everyone. In...

Mum who beat breast cancer twice and says she’s ‘done with boobs’ urges Essex to dive in for Swimathon 2026

MUM who beat breast cancer twice and says she's 'done with boobs' urges Essex to dive in for Swimathon 2026 A keen swimmer  who has...

South Ockendon: Suspected motorbike thieves tracked down and arrested

THREE youths were arrested after officers hunting a stolen motorbike traced it to a field in South Ockendon. After receiving a call reporting the theft,...

Man in court over large fight in Grays High Street

 A MAN has appeared in court following an incident in Grays. A police spokesperson said: "We were called shortly after 10.30am on Friday 13 March...

Thurrock Council’s Selective Licensing Scheme resumes after High Court ruling

THURROCK Council has confirmed that its Selective Licensing Scheme will resume after a High Court Judge refused permission for a Judicial Review to challenge...

Week of action across Essex targeting County Lines gangs

A WEEK of focused action against drug‑dealing activity has led to the disruption of multiple County Lines gangs, the seizure of significant quantities of...

Home Fire Safety visits rise by 245% during February Days of Action

TEAMS from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service carried out 2,829 Home Fire Safety Visits in February as part of dedicated Days of Action focused on...

Death of toddler sparks warning over post-Covid virus ‘surge’ 

A VIRUS that caused the death of a 14-month-old toddler in Basildon has surged amongst children following the Covid pandemic, a report critical of...

East London NHS staff face physical abuse and burn-out, survey says 

SOME NHS staff in east London have experienced physical violence from patients and struggle with burn-out, according to a staff survey. Workers were asked about...

Education department says academy concerns ‘deeply concerning’ as chairman resigns 

THE Department for Education has said safeguarding concerns surrounding a major academy trust are “serious and deeply concerning” reports the Local Democracy Reporter. It follows...

Police appeal after large fight on Grays High Street

ESSEX Police were called shortly after 10.30am on Friday 13 March to High Street, Grays, following reports of a fight involving a group of...

Thurrock Council approves homes on two vacant sites in across borough

THURROCK Council has approved two new housing schemes that will deliver 14 affordable homes across Corringham and South Ockendon, using modular construction to speed...

TfL harnesses virtual reality to encourage customers to be active bystanders

ON International Bystander Awareness Day (13 March), Transport for London (TfL) will harness the power of virtual reality to give people the skills and...

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