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c2c reaffirms commitment to safer railway by supporting anti-sexual harassment campaign

LOCAL train operator c2c Railway has reaffirmed its commitment to operating a safe railway, hosting an interactive event with customers and stakeholders at Southend...

Newest railway station in East Anglia opens

THE newest station in East Anglia, Beaulieu Park, is now open. The state-of-the-art facility, operated by Greater Anglia, marks a major transport milestone for...

Free c2c travel for military personnel and veterans to attend Remembrance services

c2c Railway is offering free travel to service personnel and veterans travelling to and from Remembrance events for the weekends of 1 & 2 November...

DP World introduces groundbreaking container handling technology at London Gateway

DP World is investing £170 million in cutting-edge container handling technology at its London Gateway logistics hub, marking a major step forward in the...

Grays: Shop theft CCTV appeal in Lodge Lane

ESSEX Police want to speak to this man in connection with an investigation into a theft from a shop in Grays. It was reported lottery...

Historic Palaces announce History Teaching Awards

HISTORIC Royal Palaces has announced that its inaugural Inspiring History Teaching Awards is open for entries. Delivered with support from the Historical Association and...

Memorial bench and tree for children killed in crash

A MEMORIAL bench and tree will be installed in memory of two children who were killed in a crash, after the council agreed funding...

P and O Ferries boosting capacity on routes from Tilbury

P&O Ferries is boosting capacity and reliability on the Europoort–Tilbury route with two dedicated vessels, extended port times, and earlier terminal access. On the...

Over 200 Thurrock residents attend careers fair

OVER 200 residents in Thurrock attended a careers fair to learn about the growing opportunities in Construction, Green Skills, Transport & Logistics.  The free event...

New Corporate and Improvement Plan endorsed as Thurrock Council begins work on next “challenging” budget

ELECTED Members agreed to a refreshed Corporate and Improvement Plan this week (22 October 2025) at a meeting of the Full Council in Thurrock. Following...

Essex urged to turn up the heat on cancer with exercise challenge

PEOPLE across Essex are being urged to work-out for a worthy cause to help power breakthroughs in cancer research – with their sweat.   Gym goers...

HMRC: The countdown begins: Self Assessment deadline is 100 days away

MORE than 3.5 million people have already filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year and with 100 days...

Essex Freemasons Fund £100,000 for lifesaving first responder cars

THREE new life-saving community response cars are now on the road across Essex, thanks to a £100,000 donation from Essex Freemasons to the East...

East of England constabulary areas record another increase in shoplifting – Usdaw concerned about the impact on retail staff

RETAIL trade union Usdaw is concerned by today's police recorded crime statistics showing that in the year to June, there were increases in shoplifting...

East Thurrock MP asks question in House of Commons on prostate cancer

SOUTH Basildon and East Thurrock MP, James McMurdock rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask a question relating to prostate...

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