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Family of woman killed by dangerous driver support organ donation campaign  

THE family of an Essex woman who was killed by a dangerous driver are supporting national Organ Donation Week, September 22 to 28. Abigail Harvey...

The Road Safety Trust invites funding bids for road safety research projects and interventions

THE Road Safety Trust's Autumn 2025 Small Grants programme will officially launch tomorrow (Tuesday 23 September) with funding being provided for potentially life-saving initiatives. Grants...

Essex Police issue legal restrictions ahead of another protest outside Bell Hotel in Epping

ESSEX Police will be putting in place legal restrictions on a protest event in the vicinity of The Bell Hotel, Epping, which is planned...

TfL continues clampdown on persistent ULEZ penalty charge evaders

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) is continuing to clamp down on drivers who persistently evade Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued for Ultra Low Emission Zone...

Young people co-produce new trauma keyring

A NEW trauma resource designed by and for young people has been launched in Essex. The Young Person’s Trauma Keyring, created by the Healthwatch...

US financial giants boost UK investments and jobs across London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Manchester

LONDON, Edinburgh, Belfast and Manchester are set to benefit from a wave of new US investment into the financial services sector, reinforcing the strength...

Bulphan property could be transformed into specialist supported living facility and day centre

A FORMER residential property in Bulphan could be transformed into a specialist supported living facility and day centre under new plans submitted to Thurrock...

Basildon Hospital catering could be outsourced

CATERING at two Essex hospitals could be outsourced to an external company. Basildon Hospital and Broomfield Hospital, near Chelmsford, could outsource the department across...

Essex County Council has backed a model proposing splitting the county into three.

ESSEX County Council has backed a model proposing splitting the county into three. Other local councils had developed different proposals based on four and five...

Thurrock Council approves landlord licensing to tackle rogue rentals 

THURROCK Council has approved plans to introduce a selective licensing scheme aimed at tackling rogue landlords and improving housing standards across the borough reports...

All are affected by the potential dangers from illegally-dumped rubbish,” says rural engagement officer

ESSEX Police rural engagement officers carry out regular operations to tackle fly-tipping and the illegal transport of waste. Harlow history book They patrolled Basildon, Brentwood, Epping...

Get into the Autumn spirit with a ‘Pumpkin Patch Staycation’ at Down Hall Hotel

GET into the Autumn spirit with a ‘Pumpkin Patch Staycation’ at Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate (AA Hotel of the YearHarlow entertainment guide 2025...

Council Pride Team enhances local estates with strong support from Area Committee

THE Pride Team has been hard at work revitalising the communities of Polsteads, Swanstead, and North Crockerford ahead of the colder months. Their recent...

Essex Fire Service: Meet our new Apprentice Prevention Officers

FIVE trail-blazing apprentices have become the first in Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s history to take on new prevention officer roles - and...

Thurrock Council gives the green light for 17-bed Corringham House of Multiple Occupation

A CORRINGHAM guest house is set to be turned into a 17-befroom HMO. Thurrock planning officers have given the go ahead for a change...

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