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Journey to Great British Railways gathers steam with landmark legislation

LANDMARK legislation that will transform Britain’s railways is being introduced tomorrow (5 November), paving the way for a simpler, more reliable network which puts...

Ring in 2026 at Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate

RING in 2026 in the grand surrounds of Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate, where 110 acres of Essex countryside set the scene for...

c2c colleagues celebrate UK Youth Work Week 2025

C2C Railway is shining a spotlight on its rising young talent as UK Youth Work Week (3–9 November) kicks off, proudly celebrating the achievements...

Plans for 850 homes on Essex farmland submitted

PLANS for more than 800 new homes on Essex farmland have been submitted, with the area facing a “demonstrable unmet need for new housing”...

Forever Young – A year of friendship, community, and recognition in Little Thurrock

THIS week, Forever Young celebrated its first anniversary — and received wonderful news that it will be awarded the Thurrock Mayoral Roll of Honour....

Greggs opens new outlet shop in Tilbury to tackle food waste and support communities

GREGGS, a leading UK food-on-the-go retailer, has opened a new Outlet shop in Tilbury (39 Calcutta Road, RM17 6SL), creating four new jobs and...

Foodforthebrain.org selected by Innovate UK to develop dementia detection for the NHS

FOODFORTHEBRAIN.ORG, the UK’s Alzheimer’s prevention charity, has been selected by Innovate UK, the Government’s research and innovation agency, to develop and then roll-out to...

Call for volunteers to help maintain West Thurrock nature site

A WILDLIFE charity is seeking volunteers to help maintain Oliver Road Lagoons, a beautiful 40-hectare site home to a myriad of wildlife species in...

Bonfire night safety fears after 42% rise in fireworks-related incidents  

  AS an increasing number of organised fireworks displays across the UK are cancelled this year, safety charity the Royal Society for the Prevention of...

Celebrate the Festive Season at the Your Billericay Late Night Light Up Event

GET ready for one of the most magical evenings of the year as Your Billericay's Late Night Light Up event arrives on Thursday 27th...

Basildon Hospital supports Nursing Cadets as they explore future careers

A PROGRAMME backed by the King, and run by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), has helped a group of young people at Basildon...

Public electric vehicle charge points surge 23% in just one year

THE UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network grew by 23% in the last year, bringing over 15,000 more chargers to motorists and enabling people...

Get Festive for a Great Cause – The Mental Elf Fun Run: Thurrock and Brentwood Mind

THURROCK and Brentwood Mind is encouraging local residents to embrace the festive spirit and take part in this year’s Mental Elf Fun Run and...

The Ice Rink and Winterland to return to Bluewater this Christmas

BLUEWATER has announced that its Christmas activities, the Ice Rink and Winterland, are set to return for Christmas 2025. The Ice Rink will return from...

Basildon residents invited for free five-minute digital health checks

BASILDON residents aged 18 and over are being invited to drop in for a free, five-minute digital health check at the Unity Centre in Eastgate. Thanks to Basildon...

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