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Changes confirmed to the Congestion Charge to keep London moving sustainably

AFTER feedback from Londoners, the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) have today (13 November) confirmed new measures to ensure the Congestion...

Essex Festival of Business 2025 – An unprecedented success!

WEDNESDAY 5 November 2025 was truly a day to remember as the Essex Chambers returned to Chelmsford City Racecourse for our fourth Festival of...

Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales

POLICE and crime commissioners are to be scrapped in England and Wales to save £100m over this parliament, the government has said. The government has...

Former cop subject of misconduct hearing where they found former detective “subjected female colleagues to inappropriate sexualised behaviour”

A MISCONDUCT hearing has found that a former officer who subjected female colleagues to inappropriate sexualised behaviour and comments in the workplace would have...

Flooding at Brisbane House in Tilbury

CREWS from Grays and Orsett were called to reports of flooding at Brisbane House, Leicester Road, Tilbury, tonight (Wednesday, November 12, 2025). Firefighters isolated the...

Fourth annual InterFaith conference held at Stanford Mosque

THE fourth annual Interfaith Conference in Thurrock took place at Stanford-le-Hope Mosque on Monday (10 November) bringing together a range of faith, community, and...

Resident doctors’ industrial action: what people should do

THE local NHS is calling on residents to do their bit to help minimise disruption to NHS services during planned industrial action. Resident doctors at...

Inconsiderate neighbour in East Tilbury prosecuted after her waste filled garden puts neighbours at risk

A WOMAN has been forced to pay out more than £1,800 after a skip full of food and other waste caused public health issues...

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules 

PEOPLE making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items are being urged to check if they need to tell HMRC...

Bluewater to change name to Zoowater as Disney celebrates Zootropolis 2

FOR the first time ever, Bluewater is rebranding and will be known as Zoowater in a landmark collaboration with The Walt Disney Company to...

National Highways’ Thames crossing badger sett works ‘environmental vandalism’

NATIONAL Highways has been accused of “environmental vandalism” after claims that badger setts are being blocked as preliminary work begins on the £10 billion...

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy Remembrance Service 2025

ON Tuesday, 11 November, the Mossbourne Fobbing Academy community gathered for our annual Remembrance Service — a moment of unity, reflection, and gratitude. Each...

Care at Basildon Hospital celebrated with National Midwifery Award 

A MATERNITY support workerhas been awarded the Chief Midwifery Officer Award for Compassion, highlighting their outstanding care and kindness. Becky Dainty has worked at Basildon...

Basildon Council urges residents to fight fly-tipping this November

BASILDON Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for 'Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight', a new campaign to crack down on rogue 'white van' operators...

Over £75,000 worth of illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Essex high street crackdown

A MAJOR multi-agency operation targeting the illegal trade of tobacco and vape products has led to over £75,000 worth of goods seized from Essex...

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