Wednesday, June 24, 2026
HomeNews

News

At least nine London boroughs have Measles cases 

MEASLES cases have spread to at least nine London boroughs – but information on where more than 40% of these cases are happening has...

Whybrow strengthens commercial team with new director

ESSEX Commercial Agency and Surveyors, Whybrow, part of the Beresfords Group, has announced the appointment of Tony Lockwood as its new Director of Commercial and...

150 Orsett homes rejected for a second time

A CONTROVERSIAL plan for 150 homes near Orsett has been rejected for a second time as developers deny claims they “bullied” councillors into reconsidering...

Local youth worker takes on London Marathon for families he supports

A LOCAL hospice Youth Worker will be taking on the iconic London Marathon this spring, raising money for the charity where he works and...

Councillors delay decision on 121 homes on Thurrock green belt 

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build more than 120 homes on Thurrock green belt has been delayed after councillors demanded clarity over the potential loss...

Essex’s “extraordinary” Dylan joins Duke of Sussex in call for nominations for local unsung heroes at 2026 WellChild Awards

LAST year’s WellChild award winner, 22-year-old Dylan Bleach from Clacton-On-Sea, has joined the national children’s charity and its patron Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex,...

East of England growth news: Meet NatWest’s new Mid-Market Champion appointed to unlock £35bn growth boost

NATWEST Group has appointed a dedicated Mid‑Market Champion for the East of England – alongside similar roles in 11 other UK nations and regions...

Nine homes on former kennels site in Horndon rejected 

PLANS for nine homes on a former greyhound kennel site in Horndon on the Hill have been refused after a debate in which councillors...

New mobile health service launched in Thurrock to spot health problems early

A NEW mobile health service has begun touring around Thurrock in a bid to spot health problems earlier and ease pressure on overstretched NHS...

Unanimous approval for £9m Grays Riverside regeneration 

A £9 million plan to transform Grays Riverside has been unanimously approved by Thurrock Council’s planning committee reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Managed by the...

Girls Empowerment Day inspires 150 students through sport, confidence and positive wellbeing. 

Impulse Leisure recently welcomed 150 Year 8 and 9 girls from William Edwards School for a Girls Empowerment Day. This is the ninth time Impulse...

Coffee and Connect events for people diagnosed with personality disorder

A CATCH up over coffee is helping people who have been diagnosed with a personality disorder find friendly support and connection. Essex Partnership University NHS...

Essex Police introduce new system to support hauliers moving abnormal indivisible loads

ESSEX Police has introduced a new process designed to make the movement of abnormal indivisible loads (AILs) safer, simpler and more efficient for haulage...

Thurrock Council celebrate Commonwealth Day

THURROCK Council joined people and groups across the world today (Monday 9 March) to raise the flag for Commonwealth Day. The annual celebration of Commonwealth...

Brother and sister duo take on London marathon in memory of grandfather

A BROTHER and sister from Essex are set to take on the iconic London Marathon this spring, running side by side in memory of...

Hot Topics