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Fitness to Drive: A new approach to road safety in Harlow

AS individuals age, maintaining independence and mobility becomes increasingly important. Driving plays a vital role in enabling older adults to stay connected with their...

Thurrock Council leader issues statement after killings at synagogue in Manchester

THE leader of Thurrock Council has issued a statement in light of the terror attack at a Manchester synagogue. Lyn Worrall said" "I utterly condemn...

Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s test launches in Essex

A CLINICALLY validated Alzheimer’s diagnostic blood test is now available privately to residents across Essex, thanks to a new partnership between UK-based diagnostics provider...

Thurrock councillors divided over future shape of local government

THURROCK councillors are divided over the future shape of local government in Essex, as the council debates its position on a proposed reorganisation that...

Reform UK overturns ‘safe’ Tory seat in by-election

A FORMER Brentwood Tory councillor turned Talk TV host has returned to politics as the first Reform UK member on the borough council reports...

Police issue appeal over incidents involving quad bikes

STATEMENT from Essex Police: "We share the concern felt following incidents of anti-social behaviour linked to the use of quad bikes in the Thurrock...

Complaints against Thurrock Council rise by close to 20%

COMPLAINTS against Thurrock Council rose 19 per cent last year which resulted in almost £8,000 paid out in compensation but compliments and response times...

Essex Chief Constable issues statement on attack on synagogue in Manchester

THE Essex Chief Constable has issued a statement on the attack on synagogue in Manchester. Mr BJ Harrington said: “On behalf of Essex Police, our...

Booking your favourite outdoor activity at Grangewaters just got easier.

THURROCK'S unique year-round outdoor activity and education centre has launched a new standalone website, transforming its booking process. Now is the perfect time to go...

Treetops school gets the go ahead for temporary classrooms

A GRAYS school has been granted temporary planning permission to install two new classrooms for children with special educational needs (SEN), despite objections from...

New Superintendent appointed to cover west Essex

THURROCK has a change of command at the top of its police tree after divisional commander Chief Inspector Tony Atkin stepped down from the...

The countdown is on! Light up your Christmas with Upminster Garden Centre

THE most magical time of the year is on its way, and Upminster Garden Centre is thrilled to announce the launch of its Christmas...

Man banned from every BP garage and Co-op in Essex

A PROLIFIC shoplifter who persistently targeted two Southend garage shops has been banned from all BP garages and Co-op stores in the county for...

American fast food drive-thru set to open in number of weeks 

A NEW American fast-food drive-thru at an Essex leisure park is set to open in November reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The new Wendy’s restaurant...

‘Critical’ £1.3bn AI data centre plans agreed

PLANS for a £1.3 billion artificial intelligence data centre, off a major Essex road, have been given the go-ahead reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The...

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