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121 homes in Stanford-le-Hope recommended for approval despite objections

THURROCK Council’s planning committee is being urged to approve a major development of 121 new homes on Green Belt land in Stanford-le-Hope, despite strong...

Save the date: c2c’s Essex Ultra Marathon to return this September

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway has announced that its successful Essex Ultra Marathon event is returning for a third consecutive year this September.  Following the success of the 2024...

First V-level subjects announced with aim to ‘prepare for future jobs’

EDUCATION, finance and digital are among the first new V-level subjects rolling out from 2027 reports the BBC. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the "bold...

Schoolchildren mark International Women’s Day at IQUK with MP and trailblazers

MP JEN Craft and IQUK College hosted an inspiring event for young women, showcasing how the future can be in their hands. Grays university education...

Young people from Rayleigh, Basildon and Southend workshop climate advice and plan

THE Young Essex Assembly (YEA), the elected youth council for Essex, and members of ESCAN recently met at County Hall, Chelmsford. The youngsters learnt...

Grays homeowner may be forced to demolish single storey extension

A GRAYS homeowner may be forced to demolish a single storey extension after a planning inspector dismissed an appeal against Thurrock Council’s enforcement action...

Basildon Council backs National Empty Homes Week 2026 to turn wasted properties into homes full of hope

BASILDON Council is joining local authorities across the country in supporting National Empty Homes Week 2026 (Monday 9 March to Sunday 15 March), shining...

Interfaith and community Iftar celebrates unity and interfaith dialogue in Thurrock

AN interfaith and community Iftar was held at Stanford-le-Hope Mosque on Friday, 6 March, bringing together police officers, faith and community leaders, local residents...

Basildon Council to host First Time Buyer Event at South Essex College

BASILDON Council is inviting aspiring homeowners to attend its upcoming First Time Buyer Event, taking place on Wednesday 25 March 2026 at South Essex...

Local charity ‘Get Started Art’ recognised at prestigious Essex High Sheriff’s awards

A THURROCK arts charity helping vulnerable and disadvantaged people through creativity has been recognised at one of Essex's most respected civic award ceremonies. Get Started...

Thurrock: Stolen vehicles and plant, valued at £854k, recovered and ‘chop shop’ found

STOLEN vehicles and agricultural machinery valued at £854,000 have been recovered by our rural engagement officers in just one week across the Thurrock district. They...

Essex Police: Seventy new officers take their oaths

“YOU are the ones who will run towards danger, who will bang up the bad guy, who will help the vulnerable. “It is a big...

Thurrock pupils celebrate World Book Day

THE book mad children of Kenningtons Primary Academy in Aveley helped launch National Year of Reading in Thurrock on World Book Day (Thursday 5...

121 homes in Stanford-le-Hope recommended for approval despite objections

THURROCK Council’s planning committee is being urged to approve a major development of 121 new homes on Green Belt land in Stanford-le-Hope, despite strong...

Countywide: Insight into how Essex Police help to keep rural communities safe

WITH 72% of the county classed as rural, Essex Police officers are dedicated to protecting farms, rural residents & businesses and ensuring offenders face...

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