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More people taking control of their tax as HMRC app use surges

MILLIONS more people are choosing to make managing their tax easier and simpler, with use of the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) app continuing...

Speed enforcement activity identifies 568 offences in a week

"The speeds we're seeing are unacceptable" A police spokesperson said: "Our Roads Policing teams have been out across Essex tackling dangerous speeding and keeping people...

Drink and drug driving arrests pass 350 in December

“I WANT to be really clear – there is no excuse for drug driving.” That’s from our Head of Roads Policing as drug driving arrests in December...

RSPCA: New welfare strategy an ‘important first step’ towards improving animals’ lives

THE RSPCA has said the UK government’s new animal welfare strategy is an ‘important first step’ to improving millions of animals’ lives. The charity welcomed...

NHS urges local people to take up cancer screening following message from His Majesty The King

LOCAL health leaders are encouraging people to check whether they are eligible for routine cancer screening, following a powerful message from His Majesty The...

Football: Impressive Aveley put five past Burgess Hill

Isthmian Premier Burgess Hill Town 2 v 5 Aveley AVELEY'S promotion bid continued with an impressive away win against Burgess Hill Town. Goals by George Saunders (12'),...

Special moments on the Thames as tribute is paid to volunteers who look after visiting seafarers

A SEASONAL annual event took place recently at the Port of Tilbury where tribute was paid to the volunteers who keep the QVSR London...

Thurrock Council issue details of bin changes during Christmas

THURROCK Council has given details of changes to Christmas bin collections. And it adds: "Christmas and New Year is a very busy period for waste...

Grays food store gets go ahead to sell alcohol

THURROCK Council’s licensing committee has given the go ahead for a West Thurrock food store to sell alcohol despite a complaint from a local...

Bringing festive joy to children in hospital

CHRISTMAS activities are helping deliver some well-deserved cheer to young hospital patients at what can be a particularly difficult time for them. Play team staff...

New Year’s Eve shopping made easy at The Baytree Shopping Centre

SHOPPERS heading into the final days of 2025 are invited to make the most of New Year's Eve shopping at The Baytree Shopping Centre...

Brisbane House – first households to move back in before Christmas

THURROCK Council have been working with flood recovery specialists, though our insurer, to get the building ready for residents to move back in as...

Officers step up patrols to try and keep Christmas partygoers safe

CHRISTMAS party season is underway and our teams will be out in town and city centres this weekend to keep the public safe and...

Dispersal order in place across Lakeside area

A DISPERSAL order will be in place covering the retail area of Lakeside, Thurrock, to help us tackle any incidents related to anti-social behaviour. The...

Labour accused of planning to cancel next May’s elections

LABOUR has been accused of “manoeuvring” to cancel next year’s local elections including Harlow and Essex. The accusations came after Local Government minister, Alison McGovern,...

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