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Phones to be banned in schools by law under government plans

THE government has said it will introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools in England reports the BBC. Education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith told...

Pet crematorium on Fobbing green belt gets the go ahead

COUNCILLORS have voted against officer advice to approve plans for a pet crematorium on Green Belt land in Fobbing reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock...

Hours left to register to vote before deadline

VOTERS have just hours left to register to vote for the local elections taking place across England on 7 May. Anyone who wants to...

The Renters Right Act is the biggest shake up in a generation. Landlords don’t have to face it alone

THE government has told landlords what they need to do. What it hasn't told them is how to afford the legal help to do...

Harlow schools can fundraise to feed hungry children through life-changing charity initiative 

SECONDARY schools in Essex can fundraise to feed an entire school of hungry children by signing up for a charity's life-changing Feed A School...

Crunch returns on 25 April as council boosts capacity and tackles fly-tipping

BASILDON Council is continuing to strengthen its approach to waste management, making it easier for residents to dispose of waste responsibly while taking tougher...

Nigel Farage blasts Essex Tories for attempting to cancel elections in campaign visit

YESTERDAY, , Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visited Waltham Abbey, Harlow and Great Dunmow ahead of local elections taking place across Essex in May. The...

Buzz Bingo celebrates revamp with over £26k prize weekend

BUZZ Bingo Basildon is better than ever! Following a refurbishment, the club will be unveiling a spectacular new look from Saturday 25th April. The club,...

Thurrock MP seeks residents views on Tilbury investment

THURROCK MP, Jen Craft, is asking residents in Tilbury to share their views on how £20 million of new investment should be spent in...

Area of ancient woodland in Thurrock saved from potential development

AN area of woodland overlooking a popular nature reserve in Grays has been permanently protected after Thurrock councillors voted unanimously to confirm a Tree...

Urgent review into the premature deaths of care leavers must lead to wider systemic change

THE government has today (16 April 2026) announced an urgent review into the deaths of young adults who died shortly after leaving the care of their...

Reform leader Nigel Farage slammed over bombshell new admission over plan to “demolish” NHS, as waiting lists continue to fall with Labour

REFORM UK Leader Nigel Farage has been blasted by the Health Secretary for making a "bombshell new admission" on his plan to scrap the...

Corringham: 81 homes and new sports club hub approved 

COUNCILLORS have unanimously approved plans for 81 new homes and a replacement sports club in Corringham, clearing the way for a major redevelopment of...

Customers urged to check before they travel as RMT Tube drivers plan strike action next week

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) is asking customers to check before they travel ahead of planned strike action on London Underground by RMT union Tube...

Over 91% of primary children get their first choice Thurrock school

THURROCK Council has reported on an almost identical set of figures to last year, when details of placements at borough primary schools were released...

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