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Drink and drug drive arrests up on second week of annual road safety campaign, Operation Limit

DRINK and drug drive arrests up on second week of annual road safety campaign, Operation Limit. Roads Policing Unit officers arrested a total of 144...

Community Network Services (CNS) advances phased rollout of new PCS

COMMUNITY Network Services (CNS), a DP World company, has rolled out the latest phase of its new CNS Port Community System (PCS) to customers,...

Councillors urged to approve more than 2,000 homes

THURROCK Council’s planning committee is set to consider a major application for a new settlement of up to 2,100 homes on green belt land...

Letter to Editor: Make hearing health your New Year’s Resolution

Dear Editor, Christmas is a time for connecting with loved ones and enjoying plenty of festivities, gatherings and conversation. However, for those with undiagnosed hearing...

Thurrock’s Give a Gift raises thousands for vulnerable children

RESIDENTS and local businesses have raised almost £5,000 and donated hundreds of toys to help make sure Thurrock’s most vulnerable children can wake up...

Massive funeral cortege for Essex Police officer as he is laid to rest

ON MONDAY, Essex Police brave officer PC Mathew Parker, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, was escorted by his road...

Airlines back London Stansted’s plan to unlock growth potential of existing runway

LONDON Stansted’s planning application to increase passenger numbers up to 51 million a year over the next two decades has been backed by a...

c2c welcomes the return of 12-car trains and more seats for passengers at Basildon station

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway Limited has announced the return of 12 and 10-car trains to platform 2 at Basildon station following an intensive...

Doctors vote to go ahead with this week’s five-day strike in England

THIS week's five-day doctor strike in England will go ahead after British Medical Association members voted to continue with a planned walkout despite a...

Essex Police: Twenty-nine drink/drug drive arrests in day of action

A TARGETED day of action to stop dangerous driving on our roads resulted in 29 people being arrested for drink or drug driving,13 vehicles...

Essex Police and Crime Commissioner issues statement following Bondi murders

ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has made a statement following the tragic shooting incident in Bondi, Sydney. Mr Hirst said: “Our thoughts...

Land Sheriffs’ team delivers 500th life-saving intervention

SECURITY experts, Land Sheriffs, have reached a major milestone, having made over 500 potentially life-saving interventions across the UK rail network. Land Sheriffs provide manned...

National Survey shows some improvement in maternity care experiences, but further work is needed to ensure safe high-quality care for all

FINDINGS from a CQC survey of more than 16,750 women who used NHS maternity services in 2025 reveal several areas where people are reporting...

Festival Leisure Park brings festive magic to Basildon this December

FESTIVAL Leisure Park is set to sparkle this December with a programme of festive events designed to delight families and spread Christmas cheer across...

James McMurdock MP welcomes progress on new Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre as construction begins 

JAMES McMurdock, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, visited the site of the new Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre this week as...

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