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Corringham event brings cost‑of‑living support directly to residents

Residents from across Thurrock were able to access a wide range of advice and support to help them manage the rising cost of living...

Essex police and crime commissioner warns neighbourhood policing could be seriously weakened under Government plans

ESSEX’S police and crime commissioner has warned that neighbourhood policing could be seriously weakened under Government plans to merge forces into much larger regional...

Twenty five wrong doing cases upheld against Havering Council in 2024/25 

TWENTY-Five wrongdoing cases were upheld against Havering Council last year, out of the 120 referred to the local government ombudsmen reports the Local Democracy...

Cost of TV licence will rise to £180 from 1 April

THE increase follows the methodology of calculating the licence fee in line with the consumer price index (CPI) until the end of the BBC...

NHS Dentist in Grays is up and running

A NEW state-of-the-art NHS dental practice has now opened at 12 Milton Road, Grays, RM17 5EZGrays, bringing much-needed access to NHS dentistry for local...

Essex Police boss says he will not use AI to solve staffing issues amid funding struggle

THE crime and police commissioner for Essex has said he will not allow AI and robotics to be used as an excuse to cut...

New Thurrock crematorium recommended for approval 

A LONG‑awaited crematorium for Thurrock looks set to move forward after plans for a new facility in Orsett were recommended for approval. Thurrock currently has...

Homes planned in Leisure Park in Basildon

MORE than 100 homes and space for businesses could be built behind a popular leisure park. Plans for the 151 residential apartments and five...

Orsett quarry set for expansion despite more than 1k objections

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to expand a Thurrock quarry is being recommended for approval despite attracting more than 1,000 objections and strong warnings from major...

Doctors urge people in Essex to take up NHS cancer screening as National Cancer Plan is published

Doctors urge people in Essex to take up NHS cancer screening as National Cancer Plan is published People in Essex are being urged to take up cancer screening invitations,...

‘Inspiration’ a huge success as thousands flock to see iconic exhibition train at Upminster

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway has announced that the arrival of 'Inspiration' proved to be a huge success, with thousands of school children and...

Thurrock Council vows to “robustly defend” landlord licensing scheme

THURROCK Council has insisted it will “robustly defend” its new selective licensing scheme which has been halted pending a possible judicial review over claims...

Memorial bench and cherry tree for children killed in crash

A “poignant and lasting tribute” to Essex children, who were killed in a crash, has been unveiled. The memorial cherry tree and bench, near...

Support for carers of people diagnosed with personality disorder and complex needs

CARERS of people diagnosed with personality disorder and complex needs are invited to join a new course where they can learn more about ways...

Funding boost for Purfleet on Thames Project

YOUNG people in Purfleet on Thames are set to get more help and support thanks to a grant to Riverview Charitable Trust from the...

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