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c2c Railway unveils innovative British Sign Language service for deaf and hard of hearing customers

c2c Railway Ltd is delighted to announce the launch of a pioneering British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter service, aimed at supporting deaf and hard...

Children’s care home proposed for Grays property after lawful use bid rejected

A BID to turn a detached house in Grays into a children’s residential care home has been submitted to Thurrock Council—just weeks after the...

This Pancake Day, more than seven million hens will still be living in cages no bigger than your pancake

AS people across the UK prepare to make pancakes today, RSPCA Assured is urging shoppers to look beyond the batter and choose eggs from...

“Sorry doesn’t cut it”: Reflect campaign targets behaviour change for safer relationships

SOMETIMES a single word can feel like an escape route. Sorry. But when real harm has been done – when control, intimidation and fear...

Thurrock elections in May will go ahead after Government U-turn

LOCAL elections in Thurrock will now take place in May after the Government abandoned plans to postpone ballots for 30 councils undergoing Local Government...

Almost 100K planned by councils across the county

ALMOST 100,000 new homes are set to be built across Essex in the next few decades, it has been revealed. All local councils are...

Twelve artists from across East Anglia share £5,700 investment prize for career development 

NOW in its 12th year, the Firstsite Collectors’ Group Bursary Awards has a proud tradition of recognising and investing in East Anglia’s most exciting...

Breast surgeon features in new Channel 5 documentary

A BREAST surgeon has revealed what life is like behind the mask, after cameras followed her at work and home, for a new national...

New support group for girls and young women is Under The Radar

ESSEX Police and the Active Essex Foundation (AEF) have launched a pioneering pilot project designed to support girls and young women aged 11–24 in...

Forth Ports apprentices recognised at annual awards with 26 new emerging talent roles offered

FORTH Ports hosted its annual awards celebration to recognise the achievements of their talented apprentices across the business. The joint event, which was held...

Orchard Community Forum alley pick nets tonnes of trash

VOLUNTEERS from the Orchards Community Forum were out again this morning (Saturday, 14 February) clearing fly tipping, and other rubbish, from alleyways around Elm...

Eight-year-old girl reunites with Air Ambulance crew who saved her life

AN eight-year-old girl who was critically ill after choking as a toddler has returned to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance base at North...

Grays: Appeal for witnesses following reports of assault

OFFICERS investigating reports of a disturbance in Grays on Sunday 1 February are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to get in...

Essex Cardiothoracic Centre: Heart research wins top prize

A RESIDENT doctor at the world renowned Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) has earned national recognition for his presentation on heart muscle disease. Dr Andrew Madu,...

c2c and Southend YMCA serenade customers at Leigh-on-Sea for Valentine’s Day

ON Thursday, 12 February, local rail operator c2c Railway teamed up with Southend YMCA to celebrate Valentine's Day at Leigh-on-Sea station with an amazing...

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