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Hearings underway into pylons scheme

THURROCK will play host later this week to part of a public enquiry into plans for a 114-mile network of pylons and cables running...

Mossbourne achievements ‘at the expense of SEND children’ says councillor

THE controversial Mossbourne Federation’s high academic results are coming under scrutiny amid claims they are being achieved “at the expense” of children with special...

Essex Police partners with First Charge to power electric vehicles at Basildon depot

ESSEX Police has partnered with First Charge, the third-party electric vehicle charging initiative from First Bus, to support the continued rollout of electric vehicles. Through...

Construction work to build 492 flats in centre of Basildon is progressing

CONSTRUCTION work to build 492 flats in the centre of Basildon is progressing, with cranes now looming above the site. Orwell Real Estates is...

Plan for more than 2,000 homes in West Horndon approved despite objections

OUTLINE planning permission for more than 2,000 homes on farmland near West Horndon has been approved, despite objections from residents, Essex County Council and...

Crew clothing opens new store at Bluewater

PREMIUM British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new store at Bluewater, the premier shopping destination in Kent....

Lakeside partners with Celebs Go Dating’s Anna Williamson to share Valentine’s Gifting Tips

THIS Valentine's, Lakeside Shopping Centre has partnered with internationally recognised relationship expert Anna Williamson to help shoppers identify that special piece of jewellery for...

Safer Internet Day: EE Lakeside team offering UK-first in-store AI safety sessions from today

EE Lakeside is offering in-store 'Stay Safe with AI' appointments from today, dedicated to educating families on the use of AI. The announcement coincides...

Injunction and eviction action taken following persistent anti-social behaviour in Pitsea and Laindon

BASILDON Council has taken firm enforcement action to address serious and ongoing anti-social behaviour, securing a full injunction and carrying out an eviction following...

Skiers, snowboarders and winter sun-seekers set to jet away for half-term

LONDON Stansted is preparing for its busiest week of the year so far, with more than 800,000 passengers expected to pass through the terminal...

GMB Union survey of prisoner escort staff uncover 93 per cent of staff report their courts and vehicle bases not enough staff and vans.

GMB Union survey of prisoner escort staff working for Serco in the East of England has uncovered that 93 per cent of staff report...

Lower Thames Crossing launches £1.9 million Community Fund for local good causes

BRENTWOOD, Havering and Thurrock charities and community groups working near the Lower Thames Crossing can apply for cash grants of up to £10,000, as...

Half term at Hanningfield Reservoir

PARENTS wanting to keep their children entertained this February half term can cut corners with crafting events at Essex & Suffolk Water’s Hanningfield Reservoir.   Youngsters will be painting, sticking...

Transformational mini hospital will create around 50,000 appointments this year

A “transformational” mini hospital will create around 50,000 appointments this year and up to 80 jobs initially, in a former Debenhams store in Essex....

Drug dealer jailed after fleeing property during welfare check

A DEALER who fled through the window of a flat as officers carried out a welfare check on a vulnerable drug user has been...

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