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East Tilbury: XL Bully owner admits owning a dangerously out of control dog

THE owner of an XL Bully which attacked another dog and its owner, causing them both serious injuries, has admitted being the owner of...

Ambulance service for Thurrock declares highest alert level

THE East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has moved to REAP (Resource Escalation Action Plan) Level 4, the highest escalation level, in response to...

Epping Council’s legal bill over asylum hotel revealed

A COUNCIL’S High Court action to attempt to stop asylum seekers from living at an Essex hotel has cost £277,425 so far, the BBC...

London Stansted records busiest ever November as it gears up for Christmas

LONDON Stansted  had its busiest-ever November as it prepares for what is forecast to be a record-breaking festive season. The airport welcomed 2.14 million passengers...

Decision on Grays Hotel plan deferred over fears it could be used for asylum seekers

A DECISION on plans to convert three High Street units in Grays into a 26-bed hotel has been deferred after councillors raised fears it...

C2C driver celebrates 50 years of service

THIS month, c2c Railway honoured driver Alan Mann for his 50 years of service on the railway. At an event at c2c's Shoeburyness depot, Alan...

Postponing mayoral elections is ‘serious disregard for local democracy’

ESSEX mayoral candidates have slammed the Labour Government for postponing the mayoral elections, calling the decision “a serious disregard for local democracy.” reports the Local Democracy...

HMRC announces finalists in competition to help close the tax gap

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced two finalists of a competition to help close the tax gap, bringing together expertise from across the...

Thurrock Council leader writes to Secretary of State over Mossbourne concerns

THURROCK Council’s Leader and Cabinet Member for Education have this week written to the Secretary of State for Education to state their support for...

Man wanted over assault at petrol station in Grays

ESSEX Police would like to speak to this man in connection with an assault investigation in Grays.  He was with a woman and a child...

Essex road safety campaign makes significant impact in first week: 97 drink and drug driving related arrests

THE first week of Essex Police’s latest road safety campaign targeting drink and drug driving has resulted in a notable number of arrests, demonstrating...

Customers vote Hays Travel their favourite travel agent for a third year!

THANKS to public vote, the UK’s largest independent travel agent has again won a GOLD hat trick at the British Travel Awards 2025, held...

HMRC offers time to help pay your tax bill

WITH the festive season upon us and some people's Christmas outgoings feeling the strain like Santa's belt after too many mince pies, HM Revenue...

Plans for 300 homes in Corringham recommended for approval 

A MAJOR housing development in Corringham, including up to 300 homes and a 70-bed care home, has been recommended for approval by Thurrock Council’s...

James McMurdock MP speaks out against Digital ID

FOLLOWING on from a Parliamentary Petition which garnered nearly 3 million signatures, James McMurdock MP spoke out vigorously against the Government's proposed imposition of...

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