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Mexican and South American restaurant Las Iguanas launches amazing New Year deal to beat the January blues!

MEXICAN and South American restaurant Las Iguanas is kicking off the New Year in style with the return of its much-loved Bottomless Tapas, back...

Havering to receive nearly £30m for ‘affordable’ Romford housing estate

CASH-strapped Havering Council will be handed £29.9million to build almost 140 new homes reports The grant, part of a Greater London Authority (GLA) scheme,...

House in Grays set for demolition despite residents’ objections 

A DETACHED home in Grays is set to be demolished and replaced with a larger property after Thurrock councillors approved plans despite strong opposition...

Police in Thurrock plan more “Let’s Talk” events in 2026

POLICE in Thurrock are going into 2026 with a determination to improve contact with local communities. The force has set up a number of 'Let's...

Closure orders secured following serious anti-social behaviour in Laindon Park and Nethermayne

THE Council has taken decisive enforcement action to address serious and persistent anti-social behaviour, securing full closure orders for two residential properties following court...

Checks to ensure delivery drivers are working safely and within the law

WORKING with partners, Essex Police officers were making checks on delivery drivers across the county at the weekend to ensure they are working safely...

Hanningfield: aircraft incident at reservoir

ESSEX Police remain on the scene of a serious incident at Hanningfield Reservoir, Chelmsford. A spokesperson said: We were alerted shortly after 2pm on Sunday...

Surgeon wins prestigious award for training and support

A SURGEON at Southend Hospital has been presented with a prestigious award. Emma Gray, Consultant General and Breast Surgeon at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation...

A New Year reflection from The Bishop of Chelmsford

IT was a joy to meet Pope Leo in Rome in November of last year. The occasion was the declaration ofCardinal Newman as a...

Festive filers sleigh their Self Assessment returns 

MORE than 4,600 Self Assessment customers filed their tax return on Christmas Day. In total, 37,435 customers filed between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, suggesting...

Regulator calls on new and existing drone users to learn new rules before taking off

THE UK Civil Aviation Authority is urging new drone users to make sure that they are aware of the drone regulations and Drone Code...

Council pothole claims rise by 90% in three years

POTHOLE compensation claims submitted to 177 local authorities have jumped by 91% in just three years – soaring from 27,731 in 2021 to 53,015...

Thameside Theatre: Frankie’s Guys hope to make it a night

CELEBRATING an epic 10 years of UK and global touring, the award-winning Frankie's Guys are renowned as the UK’s leading tribute to Frankie Valli...

Reopened theatres helping to improve patient wait times 

TWO newly upgraded orthopaedic operating theatres are helping shorten the time patients are waiting for surgery. Staff working in theatres 6 and 7, in the...

Danielle Jones killer Stuart Campbell remains “a danger to public and will not be released or moved to open prison”says parole board

THE Parole Board has rejected the latest request by killer Stuart Campbell to be released from prison. He was jailed for life in 2002 for...

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