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Chafford Hundred: Detectives investigating two incidents in which a man exposed himself

DETECTIVES are investigating two incidents in Chafford Hundred in which a man exposed himself. It was reported that on each occasion a man in a...

Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after car stopped with flat tyre

Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after car stopped with flat tyre A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after roads...

Have your say on funding plans for Essex Police and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Essex is asking county residents for their views on funding plans for Essex Police and Essex County Fire & Rescue...

Mid and south Essex’s first Community Diagnostic Centre officially opens

THURROCK'S brand-new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) was officially opened last Friday, marking a major step forward in delivering faster, more accessible healthcare for local...

Police seize thousands of pounds of illegal vapes and tobacco products hidden in businesses across Essex

ESSEX Police have seized thousands of pounds of illegal vapes and tobacco products hidden in businesses across Essex as part of our ongoing partnership...

National Adoption Week 2025: Busting the Myth of the ‘Perfect Home’

THIS National Adoption Week (20–26 October), a new campaign is challenging the idea that prospective adopters need to have a ‘perfect home’ to adopt...

Library campaigners express concerns should local government be re-organised

CAMPAIGN group Save Our Libraries Essex (SOLE), which fought successfully to stop proposed closures of two-thirds of libraries in Essex five years ago, has...

Thurrock councillor Qaisar Abbas receives Bridge Builder Award 

THURROCK councillor Qaisar Abbas has received the ‘Bridge Builder Award’ by NASFAT UK & Ireland during the 10th anniversary celebration of its Thurrock Branch....

A week to remember for the Cross Keys Community Fund

ON Tuesday 14th October, the Cross Keys Community Fund (CKCF) were named runners-up at the Pride of Essex Awards, a well-deserved recognition of the...

Raising a glass: Beloved village pubs to be helped with new funding to broaden their services 

IN a boost for our great British boozers, rural pubs across the UK will benefit from new government funding to help them provide extra...

Mayor for Essex: Devolution plans are approved in landmark vote

IN what has been described as a historic moment for the future of Greater Essex, Essex County Council has approved plans to create a...

Bennett Lodge resident celebrates creativity with over 700 pieces of colourful artwork

BENNETT Lodge Care Home, part of the Runwood Homes group, is proud to celebrate a truly inspiring resident, Geoff, whose passion for colouring has...

Thurrock heroes honoured in Pride of Essex Awards

A VOLUNTEER-run pantry in Thurrock has been praised for their inspirational work at a prestigious award ceremony. The Purfleet Community Pantry and Cafe was Highly...

Essex Coroner: Neglect contributed to 71-year-old’s death 

NEGLECT, caused by repeated failures to assess a woman going through a mental health crisis, contributed to her death by suicide, a coroner has...

Police investigate fatal collision in Aveley

DETECTIVES are investigating a fatal collision in Aveley and need anyone with information which could assist them to come forward.  Officers were called to a...

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