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Essex Council set to make decision over local government re-organisation

ESSEX County Council has said it will decide whether to launch a judicial review against the government to stop reorganisation of local government in...

Alzheimer’s Society issues hot weather warning for those living with dementia in the East of England

AS temperatures are set to rise in the East of England for the rest of the week, leading dementia charity Alzheimer’s Society has warned...

24K BRUNO – The Ultimate Tribute Concert To Bruno Mars – Is LIVE at The Towngate Theatre 10th July 7:30pm

24K BRUNO is a powerful and energetic concert that guarantees to have the whole family up out of their seats, dancing and singing the...

Essex care group celebrate creativity through ‘Love to Care’ Art Competition 

RESIDENTS and team members across Nellsar Care Homes have celebrated creativity and community spirit through a group-wide 'Love to Care' Art Competition. Launched in May...

English Wine Week – Essex toasts boom in wine tourism

VISIT Essex is shining a light on the county's stunning vineyards and award-winning wines. The latest figures by Wine GB¹ reveals that tourism related visits...

The Baytree Shopping Centre scores big with a Local Artisan Market and a Football Fiesta this Saturday!

VISITORS to The Baytree Shopping Centre are in for a fantastic day on Saturday 20th June as two exciting communityevents arrive at the centre,...

c2c becomes first rail operator to partner with WalkSafe

AS the UK marks Rail Safety Week, local rail operator c2c Railway has become the first train operating company (TOC) to partner with personal...

Rising demand, rising costs: why Havens Hospices is calling for fairer funding for children’s hospice care

DURING Children's Hospice Week (15–21 June 2026), Havens Hospices is adding its voice to a national call for fairer, more sustainable funding for children's...

Positive Wellbeing Day for older adults in Thurrock

OLDER adults, their families and carers living in Thurrock are invited to an afternoon of entertainment, workshops and information about local support services. The Older...

Loneliness Awareness Week: Safeguarding experts share insight on combatting loneliness in older people

LONELINESS Awareness Week runs from June 15-21, 2026. The week campaigns to raise awareness and inspire conversations around loneliness. Leading safeguarding training company, High...

Thurrock Council appoints repairs and maintenance contractor

BETTER communications with tenants; proactive maintenance to avoid serious repairs and completing more repairs on the first visit are among improvements laid out in...

Free parking in council car parks across Basildon

FREE weekend parking is being brought in at council-owned car parks across Essex towns, with shoppers welcoming the changes. Basildon Borough Council has announced...

Rachel Nolan is preferred choice for new Essex Police Chief Constable

POLICE, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst announces Rachel Nolan as preferred candidate for Chief Constable of Essex Police. Rachel Nolan has been selected as...

Black Sheep Coffee set to open at Lakeside

A NEW coffee outlet is to open at Lakeside this week. Black Sheep Coffee will celebrate the launch of their brand-new store tomorrow (Tuesday, 16...

Misconduct hearing: Former officer would have been dismissed

A MISCONDUCT hearing has found a former police officer would have been dismissed had he not already resigned from the force. The gross misconduct hearing...

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