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Dartford Crossing closed due to concerns for man’s welfare

A ROAD closure is currently in place at the Dartford River Crossing as multiple emergency services respond to concerns for the welfare of a...

Thurrock community pharmacy changes hands to expanding operation

SPECIALIST business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Stifford Pharmacy in Thurrock. Stifford Pharmacy is a standard-hours community pharmacy, which dispenses...

Poor housing is damaging people’s health and driving pressure on health services, says the Royal College of Occupational Therapists

POOR housing is driving avoidable pressure across health and social care services and damaging people’s health. Millions of people are living in homes that...

East Tilbury man pleads guilty to drug driving in Stanford-le-Hope

AN EAST TILBURY man has pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of drugs. Charlie Griesel, aged 34, of Sanderling Close, East Tilbury pled guilty...

South Ockendon man pleads guilty to downloading images of child abuse.

A SOUTH Ockendon man has pleaded guilty to downloading images of child abuse. Michael Frisby-Brown, aged 55, of Ernan Road, South Ockendon, pled guilty to...

Reform-led council pledge pothole blitz across borough this summer

TWO initiatives will see teams blitzing the borough’s road network to find and repair potholes, with thousands of defects set to be fixed before...

James McMurdock MP criticises government for ignoring calls to cut fuel duty

JAMES McMurdock MP has criticised the Government after ministers responded to his call for fuel duty to be reduced by confirming only that they...

Essex County FA celebrate grassroots Heroes at Awards Evening

FORMER England and Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King presented mementoes as the Essex County FA proudly welcomed volunteers, coaches, referees, clubs, leagues, partners and...

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance calls on riders to join charity motorcycle run

ESSEX & Herts Air Ambulance is inviting motorcyclists from across Essex, Hertfordshire and beyond to sign up for its Motorcycle Run this September. Taking place...

Hospital Foundation Trust outlines plans to reduce patient backlogs

THE Mid and South Essex NHS Trust has set out plans to cut lengthy waiting times and tackle growing patient backlogs across the region...

NHS trust pays out £28m after girl left brain-damaged by Romford hospital birth 

AN east London NHS trust says it is “extremely sorry” after paying £28million to the family of a girl left brain-damaged at birth reports...

Help police and local authorities tackle crime and anti-social behaviour by completing Community Safety Survey 2026

ESSEX residents are being urged to voice their concerns to help police and local authorities tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.  The anonymous Community Safety Survey 2026 by...

HMRC: £11 million fund to support vulnerable customers with tax affairs

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has pledged more than £11 million to support customers who need extra help, as it launches the latest round...

Marks and Spencers launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people

MARKS and Spencer is launching a new training scheme for young people trying to get on the career ladder in a bid to tackle...

Construction activity drops to lowest level since Covid

CONSTRUCTION activity has dropped at its sharpest pace since the first Covid lockdown, research has revealed reports constructionnews.uk. S&P Global’s UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index...

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