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Former Essex officer barred from policing for excessive use of force

A FORMER Essex Police officer would have been dismissed had he not already resigned from the force, a misconduct hearing has found. Ex-PC James Brett...

Nominations open for shining stars of hospital care 

KNOW an individual or team at your local hospital who deserves recognition for delivering exceptional care to you, a loved one or a friend?...

Orsett quarry expansion refused over pollution fears 

THURROCK councillors have refused permission for a controversial quarry expansion after a series of impassioned objections from members concerned about pollution, road safety and...

Thurrock Council approves budget despite opposition 

THURROCK Council has approved its 2026/27 budget as the authority continues efforts to recover from a catastrophic financial crisis, despite opposition members refusing to...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft welcomes measures to improve GP access for urgent care

JEN Craft, Labour MP for Thurrock, has welcomed today’s announcement that it will become easier to get a same day GP appointment for urgent...

Tiffany’s getting ahead in the world of fashion

A YOUNG Grays hair stylist and beauty therapist has spoken of the honour and delight she experienced after being selected to take part in...

Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up

TYPICAL household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government reports the...

Specsavers: New home visit hearing care service for Essex

A NEW locally-owned-and-run home visit hearing care service has launched in Essex – and for one of the team, it's personal experience that's led...

Government pledge better access to GPs with same-day appointments for urgent care

PATIENTS across the country will see better access to appointments and general practice services thanks to a new GP contract, backed by a £485...

Carers First appoints new Chief Executive 

CARERS First has appointed Kelly Rust as its new Chief Executive, following the retirement of Alison Taylor. Kelly joins Carers First with extensive experience in...

What’s on at Festival Leisure Park: food offers and hotel refurbishment updates

THERE'S plenty happening at Festival Leisure Park over the coming weeks, with exciting dining offers and behind-the-scenes improvements designed to enhance the visitor experience. Food...

Leasing Options hits the bullseye as official sponsor of Darts on Sky Sports

LEASING Options, one of the UK’s leading car leasing companies, has today announced a major new partnership with Sky Sports, becoming the official sponsor...

Society of Editors welcomes new guidance for police

THE Society of Editors has welcomed the publication today of new guidance issued to all police forces in England and Wales promoting the accurate and timely...

Prospective homebuyers want greater transparency about lead in homes in pre-sale surveys

PROSPECTIVE homebuyers want to see greater transparency about lead in homes in pre-sale surveys, research by WaterSafe, the UK register of approved plumbers, shows. The...

Plans for 40 homes on major road would be “disastrous”

PLANS for 40 homes on a field near a major Essex road would be “disastrous” due to “the backlog of traffic”, a meeting has...

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