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Thurrock elections in May will go ahead after Government U-turn

LOCAL elections in Thurrock will now take place in May after the Government abandoned plans to postpone ballots for 30 councils undergoing Local Government...

Almost 100K planned by councils across the county

ALMOST 100,000 new homes are set to be built across Essex in the next few decades, it has been revealed. All local councils are...

Forth Ports apprentices recognised at annual awards with 26 new emerging talent roles offered

FORTH Ports hosted its annual awards celebration to recognise the achievements of their talented apprentices across the business. The joint event, which was held...

Hundreds discover career opportunities at Apprenticeship and Jobs Fair

HUNDREDS of people of all ages attended a careers fair to explore job, apprenticeship, and training opportunities. The free event, held on Tuesday 10 February,...

Extension approved for Grays property despite HMO concerns

THURROCK councillors have approved an extension to a family home despite concerns the layout appears more suited to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)...

Thurrock’s housing innovations recognised nationally

THE council has scored a double victory at the national Housing Innovations Awards last weeHE Thurrock won in the category of Most Innovative Approach...

Basildon Council approves balanced 2026/27 Budget and freezes Council Tax

BASILDON Council has approved a balanced Budget for 2026/27 at Full Council on 12 February 2026, setting out ambitious plans to deliver regeneration, new...

Detective dogs keeping illicit products off our high streets

THURROCK Trading Standards is now working to detect illegal vapes at our border points, with the help of tobacco detection dogs Dora and Grace. Trading...

Residents invited to have their say on play equipment plans for Grays Beach Riverside Park

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to have their say on plans to renew and improve play equipment at Grays Beach Riverside Park. Grays Beach Riverside Park...

Inquest opens into death of two men in Aveley

TWO men died following a head-on crash after a car veered onto the wrong side of an Essex road, an inquest has heard. Christopher...

Two thirds of people in East of England back law change to stop ‘predatory marriage’ inheritance abuse

PUBLICsupport for reform of inheritance law has surged demanding better protection for vulnerable people making Wills with deep concern about predatory marriages, a poll...

Essex Police partners with First Charge to power electric vehicles at Basildon depot

ESSEX Police has partnered with First Charge, the third-party electric vehicle charging initiative from First Bus, to support the continued rollout of electric vehicles. Through...

Construction work to build 492 flats in centre of Basildon is progressing

CONSTRUCTION work to build 492 flats in the centre of Basildon is progressing, with cranes now looming above the site. Orwell Real Estates is...

Plan for more than 2,000 homes in West Horndon approved despite objections

OUTLINE planning permission for more than 2,000 homes on farmland near West Horndon has been approved, despite objections from residents, Essex County Council and...

Crew clothing opens new store at Bluewater

PREMIUM British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing is delighted to announce the opening of its brand-new store at Bluewater, the premier shopping destination in Kent....

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