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Basildon Council approves £1.3 Billion AI Data Centre Development

BASILDON is poised to become a leading hub in the UK's rapidly expanding AI and data economy, following the approval of a landmark £1.3...

Hospitals stepping up for patient safety for Falls Prevention Week and beyond

LAST week was Falls Prevention Week (15-19 September) and staff across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust have been stepping up to reduce...

Over 100 exhibitors confirmed for Festival of Business

THE Essex Chambers of Commerce is extremely proud to announce all the stands for this year's premier business event, the Festival of Business, have...

Thurrock’s proposal for four new councils in Greater Essex submitted to Government

A PROPOSAL for four unitary councils in Greater Essex, to replace the current 15 councils, has been submitted to the Secretary of State for...

Thurrock review reveals failures in tackling homelessness as bill nears £10 million

AN independent review has exposed serious failings in the way Thurrock Council has tackled a growing homelessness crisis – amid a rising bill set...

Crunch hits 206 tonnes: Basildon’s bulky waste collection drives recycling success

BASILDON Council's popular bulky waste collection initiative, The Crunch, continues to prove its value to the community, with 206.92 tonnes of waste collected so...

Cost of policing the Bell Hotel in Epping close to £2 million

THE cost of the policing protest at Epping is set to cost Essex Police around £1.7 million in additional expenditure, the force has said...

Thurrock businessman and community champion recognised by High Sheriff

LOCAL businessman and community leader David Barton has been recognised with one of Essex’s most prestigious civic honours; the High Sheriff’s Certificate of Recognition,...

There’s murder ahead at the Thameside Theatre

NEXT month Thurrock Courts Players will bring one of Agatha Christie's most popular mystery stories, A Murder is Announced, to the Thameside Theatre –...

Government funding to improve high streets in Thurrock

THURROCK is set to receive £1.5 million to boost regeneration and invest in community spaces, as part of government plans to restore pride in...

New Thurrock Community Diagnostic Centre opens, offering faster, local tests for thousands

A BRAND-new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) opened its door earlier this week (September 22), bringing quicker access to vital tests and scans for local...

Fifth of ethnic minority staff abused, says NHS

ONE in five ethnic minority staff have been harassed, bullied or abused by colleagues, according to a report from a regional NHS team report...

Non-clinical’ bank staff to be cut at hospitals 

A HOSPITAL trust has urged bosses to not use “non-clinical” bank staff for the final week of the month as part of cost-cutting measures...

Applications open for Active Thames grants

APPLICATIONS are now open for the next round of Active Thames grants, with more than £100,000 available to support sports clubs and community groups across...

C2C set to celebrate 200 years of rail industry

THIS Saturday (27 September), the UK railway industry comes together to celebrate the 200th anniversary of George Stephenson's Locomotion No. 1 making its inaugural...

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