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Fire service issue warning following dog rescue attempt that left two people in icy water

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a lake in Rangers Road, near Buckhurst Hill, following a dog rescue attempt that left two people in icy...

Back to work? Stay safe on the roads during the cold snap

IN 2024, 47 people were killed, 734 were seriously injured, and 2,204 were slightly injured in reported road collisions on Great Britain’s roads where...

Serving Essex Police officer dismissed for gross misconduct

A SERVING Essex Police officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct after making false reports to police and an insurance company regarding the alleged...

60 years, countless memories: Alumni return to Wickford school to celebrate diamond anniversary 

RECENTLY, Runwell Community Primary School, which opened in Wickford in 1965, celebrated its 60th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the school welcomed alumni to commemorate the...

Make it your New Year’s Resolution to tackle the Emergency Care crisis’ – RCEM’s plea to government as A&Es continue to be busy

A BRIEF respite for Emergency Departments over the festive period, while welcome, will do little to settle staff nerves as a cold snap descends...

Thurrock Council tackles damp and mould following new housing law

THURROCK Council has carried out more than 2,000 treatments for damp and mould in its homes over the past year, as part of preparations...

New campaign encourages county’s residents to Explore Essex in 2026

EXPLORE Essex is kickstarting the New Year with a campaign to help get the county’s residents out and about and embracing the great outdoors...

Local NHS asks residents to choose the right care to get help faster

AS winter pressures continue across local hospitals, the NHS is reminding residents that there are several services available to help them get the care...

Celebrating culture and team spirit at Carolyne House

CAROLYNE House Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes Group, staff came together on 20th December for a festive and culturally enriching Christmas party,...

Mums waiting months for send assessment say their children are being left behind

MUMS of special needs children in Essex claim they are being left behind while waiting months for an assessment. Essex County Council has been...

DWP cold weather payments triggered in 441 postcodes including Thurrock

DEPARTMENT for Work and Pensions (DWP) Cold Weather Payments have been triggered in 441 postcodes across the UK – with thousands getting £25 pay outs. The DWP said...

Data shows hundreds of on-duty injuries at Essex Fire & Rescue service

DATA obtained by Accident Claims Advice shows that more than 200 Essex County Fire & Rescue Service personnel have been injured while on duty...

Corringham restaurant seeks approval for extension that is already built

A RESTAURANT in Stanford-le-Hope is hoping to secure planning permission for an extension that has already been built without consent reports the Local Democracy...

Staff at Bellway Thames Gateway raise and donate more than £60,000 for charities

STAFF at Dartford-based housebuilder Bellway Thames Gateway supported local and national charities with donations totalling more than £60,000 last year. Employees from the division, which...

RSPCA shares advice to keep animals safe during weekend cold snap

WITH Met Office warnings for snow and ice over the next week, the RSPCA is urging people to take some simple steps to help...

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