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Inquests opened and adjourned into two pre-Christmas deaths in Thurrock

INQUESTS were opened today following the unexpected deaths of two borough residents last month. At Seax House in Chelmsford, Essex Coroner Michelle Brown opened and...

Police want to speak to man following theft from service station

ESSEX Police want to speak to this man in connection with a theft from a service station in Billericay. Items worth a two-figure sum were...

Adam Buxton shines a light on the need for more foster carers in a new documentary

A NEW mini documentary has launched, following writer, comedian and family man Adam Buxton as he visits two local authority foster families in the...

East of England ambulance service accused of “expensive and dangerous mistake”

GMB Union has criticised the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) after 28 new ambulances were discovered not to have passenger-side airbags. The union...

Essex Police officer misconduct case: officer would have been dismissed

A FORMER Essex Police officer, who formed an inappropriate emotional relationship with a member of the public that they met through the course of...

Thousands of lives to be saved under bold new Road Safety Strategy

THE first road safety strategy in more than a decade will save thousands of lives on the nation’s roads by tackling drink driving, improving...

Free Teddy Bear Picnic set to be held in spring

TLC Essex is inviting families from across Essex to a very special free Teddy Bear Picnic on Sunday 8 March 2026, marking 25 years...

Corringham man found to be four times over drink-driving limit

A MAN who was found to be more than four times over the drink drive limit has today been sentenced. Vincent Lime, 36, of Caswell...

The Thameside Theatre: The Olivia Rodrigo Experience

AFTER exploding onto the music scene in 2021,Olivia Rodrigo has produced a catalogue of anthems especially for the younger generations. The Olivia Rodrigo Experience...

Nestlé recalls a number of baby formula products over toxin fears

NESTLE has taken the precautionary step of recalling several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin. Statement from Nestle: “The...

Next see stronger than anticipated revenues during Christmas period

NEXT saw stronger than anticipated revenues during the Christmas period reports Retail Gazette. Full price sales grew 10.6% over the nine weeks to 27 December compared...

Thurrock Council set to debate plans which could see May’s local elections cancelled

TWO extraordinary meetings have been arranged to discuss Thurrock Council’s response to the Government, which has asked for views on the merits of postponing...

Words of tribute from Aveley community for much-loved nurse Beryl

A DOCTOR has paid tribute to the work, character and commitment of a nurse who served the people of Aveley for four decades. Following the...

Epilepsy support group meets at Lakeside

THE friendly Epilepsy talk and support group meets in Level 3 food court ( near Sizzled) at Lakeside Shopping centre, between 10:30 and 12:30,...

Working smoke alarms alert family to flat fire in Tilbury

ESSEX Firefighters are highlighting the importance of having working smoke alarms today, after a family were given early warning of a fire in their...

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