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Thurrock Council raises the flag for St George’s Day

THURROCK Council marked St George's Day with a special ceremony outside the Civic Offices in Grays. The St George's flag flies every day outside the...

How response policing is helping to tackle domestic abuse

THEIR force lead for domestic abuse, Superintendent Dan Morrissey, has praised the work of our local teams as National Response Policing Week highlights their...

Knife killings down by 21%, figures show

KILLINGS involving a knife or sharp instrument fell by 21% last year, according to figures from police forces in England and Wales reports the...

Thurrock’s District Commander, Chief Inspector Danny Barnes, has revealed his top priorities

Thurrock’s District Commander, Chief Inspector Danny Barnes, has revealed his top priorities as he begins his new role. Ch Insp Barnes has spent his entire...

Vet bills top £1,000 for common pet issues as costs revealed

LUMPS, lameness in dogs and dental disease in pets are among the most common issues affecting the nation's furry friends, according to new data...

Strikes restart at Stansted Airport as ABM workers reject pay offer

INDUSTRIAL action by Unite members who look after passengers with disabilities at London Stansted Airport will go ahead next month, after they rejected a...

Refusal of plans to build 750 new homes on green belt upheld by Secretary of State

The Secretary of State has upheld a Thurrock Council Planning Committee decision to refuse outline planning permission for a new housing estate on green...

Cause of death revealed for convicted robber

AN inmate died in prison from natural causes, after being jailed for a minimum of seven years for robbery, an independent report has found....

Residents invited to shape Basildon’s approach to tackling anti-social behaviour

BASILDON Council is inviting residents to share their experiences of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and help shape an updated policy aimed at building safer, stronger...

c2c Railway proudly supporting new feature documentary film about redefining the ‘Essex Girl’ stereotype

c2c Railway is supporting a local film company producing a new feature documentary film about the 'Essex Girl'. Witchcraft & Stilettos: Redefining the Essex...

Remember to bring photo ID on polling day

VOTERS across England are being reminded that they’ll need to present an accepted form of photo ID at their polling station to be able...

Basildon Council shortlisted for three national awards celebrating innovation in Waste and Fleet Services

BASILDON Council's Waste and Recycling team has been shortlisted for three prestigious national awards, recognising its innovative approach to service delivery, sustainability, and operational...

Plans for 700 homes across south Essex towns

MORE than 700 new homes are set to be built across Essex towns, with council planners saying the developments should go ahead. The properties could...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft meets with school and residents over parking in Mill Lane

THURROCK MP Jen Craft has met with residents and local schools to propose a solution to the parking and driving concerns along Mill Lane...

6 in 10 adults in the East back digital Wills as law remains stuck in 1837

A SURVEY conducted by Will Aid reveals a growing disconnect between public expectations and UK law, as 61% of adults in the East of England now believe they...

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