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Chafford Hundred: Man charged with seven counts of indecent exposure

A MAN has been charged with seven counts of indecent exposure following a detailed investigation into incidents in Chafford Hundred. Back in October, we issued...

Refusal of retirement bungalows in Corringham upheld on appeal

A PLANNING inspector has dismissed an appeal to build six retirement bungalows on green belt land in Corringham, citing harm to openness and failure...

London Stansted welcomes new British Airways route to Olbia, Sardinia for Summer 2026

LONDON Stansted is delighted to announce that BA Cityflyer, British Airways’ wholly owned subsidiary, will launch a brand-new route to Olbia, Sardinia (OLB) next summer, further expanding the choice...

Arena plan will be centrepiece of making Basildon a destination for leisure

A 3,500-seat arena could cost around £50 million and, despite assurances to the contrary, could replace an existing theatre and/or council offices, a meeting has...

Essex Police Business Team: Shop theft: ‘If you’re struggling and thinking about stealing, please don’t. It will only make things worse’

THE Essex Police Business Crime Team is urging anyone thinking of turning to crime in the run-up to Christmas to think again. “December is a...

Essex and Hertfordshire film offices unite to launch Screen Alliance East

THE film offices of Essex County Council and Hertfordshire County Council have announced a new partnership. The aim is to grow the areas into one...

Lower Thames Crossing: Homeowner seeks land valuation ahead of Compulsory Purchase Order

THE owner of a property earmarked for compulsory purchase to make way for the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing has applied for permission to...

Chelmsford prison staff admits relationship with prisoner

A 48-year-old prison tutor has admitted an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at HMP Chelmsford. Melissa Murphy, formerly Melissa O'Brien, of Dorset Close in Chelmsford,...

‘Life being stressful is not an illness’ – GPs on mental health over-diagnosis

HUNDREDS of GPs across England have told the BBC they think mental health problems are being over-diagnosed reports the BBC. One commonly-held view by family...

Santa sails into Gravesend with early delivery for local primary school

SANTA Claus made an early stop off to surprise children from Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School in Gravesend, with a little help...

Cabinet Member praises local businesses that are helping Thurrock’s vulnerable children celebrate Christmas

THURROCK'S local businesses have been commended by Cllr Vikki Hartstean, Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Education, following their inspiring efforts to ensure Thurrock’s...

Church launches second bid to use former Kids R Us play centre

A CHURCH in South Ockendon is refusing to give up on plans to turn a former children’s play centre into a place of worship...

Essex Police apologises after death of ‘hate crime’ victim

A 51-year-old victim of an alleged hate crime was failed by Essex Police prior to her death, the county’s coroner has said reports the...

More homes, jobs and opportunities for Greater Essex say Labour

GREATER Essex is one of six new combined authority areas set to benefit from a multi-billion Investment Fund. The fund will secure £41.5 million...

Thirty Thurrock students take place in democracy debate

OVER 30 secondary school students learned about democratic processes and discussed the issues that matter most to young people at an engaging event led...

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