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Basildon Council steps up fight against Anti-Social Behaviour with 377 enforcement actions in one year

BASILDON Council's Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Team has ramped up its efforts to tackle disruptive behaviour across the borough, taking 377 enforcement actions in the past...

Essex Police target drink and drug driving: 328 arrests made in September

ESSEX Police has made 328 arrests in September as part of a dedicated road safety response targeting drink and drug drivers across the county. The...

57,300 families in the East of England avoid the Hallowe’en chills by using Tax-Free Childcare

WORKING families are encouraged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare ahead of the spooky school holidays to avoid tricky childcare bills as latest figures...

Police appeal for man missing from Grays

ESSEX Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Michael Pankhurst, 68, who is missing from Grays. Michael is 5ft 8ins in height, of...

c2c sees strong return to commuting

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway has seen a robust resurgence in commuter travel following the launch of Pay as you Go with contactless ticketing...

Tilbury Pier extension planned for London river bus service 

THURROCK Council is set to extend Tilbury Pier, paving the way for a new river bus service connecting Tilbury to central London reports the...

Cafes in country parks across Essex could close

THE cafés in Essex’s country parks could all be closed as part of a significant cost-cutting plan by the county council reports the Local...

Innovative new bus shelters to be installed in Basildon

INNOVATIVE new bus shelters which are designed to be more sustainable, more comfortable and more accessible are set to be installed in Basildon. Essex County...

Supermarkets opting to remove best before dates on certain products in bid to fight food waste.

MANY supermarkets in the UK are opting to remove best before dates on certain products in a bid to fight food waste. Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's,...

Autumn Half Term awaits at Festival Leisure Park

AUTUMN half term is the perfect opportunity for family fun, and Festival Leisure Park has something for everyone. From hearty meals and cosy restaurants...

Thurrock Council to launch hotline over Tilbury Port dust concerns

THURROCK Council is setting up a dedicated hotline for Tilbury residents to report issues linked to dust pollution from the town’s port, following years...

Thurrock Council urged to reject Chadwell St Mary cafe extension plan

PLANS to extend a popular café in Chadwell St Mary have been recommended for refusal by Thurrock Council over concerns about the impact on...

October is Tyre Safety Month – Essex Police urges drivers to “Check Your Tyres”

THIS October, Essex Police is supporting Tyre Safety Month, a national campaign led by TyreSafe, encouraging all drivers to take a few minutes to...

Essex brings back the Harvest Festival to fight hunger in the community

THE baskets are back, but this time, they're even more vital. Thanks to BanktheFood, the traditional Harvest Festival has returned from 1 to 14...

Little Havens unveils magical new cinema room for children and families

THE magic of the movies has arrived at Little Havens, the children’s hospice for Essex, with the opening of a brand-new cinema room –...

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