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Former Catholic leader in Essex dies aged 89

THE former leader of the Roman Catholic church in Essex has died aged 89. The Right Reverend Thomas McMahon was the Bishop of Brentwood, which...

Essex Police officer found to have committed gross misconduct following persistent inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues.

A SERVING Essex Police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct following persistent inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues. PC Fraser Walsham was accused...

Concerns for safety in play ground spaces at a Corringham primary school

CHILDREN as young as four are reportedly being left to play alongside pupils up to Year 6 are a Corringham primary school, prompting major...

Plans for nursery in Stanford-le-Hope rejected by council

PLANS to convert a row of business units into a day nursery on a busy shopping parade in Stanford-le-Hope have been refused by Thurrock...

Instead of Black Friday, here’s why Small Business Saturday matters more than ever

“ON December 6th, shoppers across the UK will be encouraged to forego the retail giants and spend their money locally. Small Business Saturday, now in...

Supermarket Aldi to close all UK stores over festive period

ALDI has confirmed that all 1,060 of its UK stores will be closed for three days during the festive period. This would include all Essex...

New interim CEO for Greater Essex Combined Authority

ANOTHER stage in the simplification of local government in Essex takes place as interim CEO appointed for Greater Essex Combined Authority. Greater Essex has reached...

Lakeside: Man charged with theft of thousands of pounds of Apple phones

OFFICERS have charged a 20-year-old man with robbery and attempted robbery after tens of thousands of pounds in smartphones were stolen from a Lakeside...

Tilbury: Man charged with assault, burglary and theft

A 32-year-old is charged with multiple offences including causing grievous bodily harm. Josh Jerrum, of no fixed abode, is charged with: 12 counts of theft Threats to...

Labour mayoral candidate backs transformational defence investment as potential new factory site identified in Essex

THE government has announced Essex could be home to one of the landmark new munitions and energetics factories, the first to be built in...

easyJet launches new route from London Stansted to Paris for summer 2026

EASYJET has today announced the launch of a new route from London Stansted to Paris Charles de Gaulle for summer 2026 with seats now...

Great value festive meal deals land at The Range’s in store cafes

AS the winter chill sets in, Café 89 at The Range is turning up the heat with a line-up of limited-edition Winter Warmers, all...

Aveley man arrested after five red kites found dead in Orsett

AN Aveley man has been arrested after five red kites were found dead in a field in Orsett. The Essex Police Rural Engagement Team is...

Joining forces to end abuse: Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Partnership (SETDAB) supports global “16 Days of Activism”

SETDAB is proud to support the UN’s 16 Days of Activism campaign from 25 November to 10 December 2025, a global initiative to end...

Sceptre Week: Working with retailers to help prevent knife crime

THE Essex Police Business Crime Team are asking the county’s retailers to work with them to help prevent knife crime. By encouraging stores which sell...

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