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Essex Police boss says he will not use AI to solve staffing issues amid funding struggle

THE crime and police commissioner for Essex has said he will not allow AI and robotics to be used as an excuse to cut...

New Thurrock crematorium recommended for approval 

A LONG‑awaited crematorium for Thurrock looks set to move forward after plans for a new facility in Orsett were recommended for approval. Thurrock currently has...

Homes planned in Leisure Park in Basildon

MORE than 100 homes and space for businesses could be built behind a popular leisure park. Plans for the 151 residential apartments and five...

Orsett quarry set for expansion despite more than 1k objections

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to expand a Thurrock quarry is being recommended for approval despite attracting more than 1,000 objections and strong warnings from major...

Doctors urge people in Essex to take up NHS cancer screening as National Cancer Plan is published

Doctors urge people in Essex to take up NHS cancer screening as National Cancer Plan is published People in Essex are being urged to take up cancer screening invitations,...

‘Inspiration’ a huge success as thousands flock to see iconic exhibition train at Upminster

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway has announced that the arrival of 'Inspiration' proved to be a huge success, with thousands of school children and...

Thurrock Council vows to “robustly defend” landlord licensing scheme

THURROCK Council has insisted it will “robustly defend” its new selective licensing scheme which has been halted pending a possible judicial review over claims...

Memorial bench and cherry tree for children killed in crash

A “poignant and lasting tribute” to Essex children, who were killed in a crash, has been unveiled. The memorial cherry tree and bench, near...

Funding boost for Purfleet on Thames Project

YOUNG people in Purfleet on Thames are set to get more help and support thanks to a grant to Riverview Charitable Trust from the...

Essex Police supports national firearms amnesty for specific blank firers

ESSEX Police is supporting a four‑week amnesty to remove specific types of blank‑firing guns from circulation. The amnesty runs from 2 February to 27 February. After...

Thurrock Council accused of substandard pothole repairs 

THURROCK Council has been accused of carrying out “substandard” pothole and kerb repairs after a resident was allegedly told by a contractor that poor...

Thurrock Council approves expansion of HMO from six to nine residents

A PLAN to expand a six bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Chadwell St Mary into a larger nine bed facility has been...

Poll by More in Common reveals 75% of Britons support more protection for the countryside

A NEW poll for The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) by More in Common has uncovered near universal support for protecting the countryside, with 75% of Britons believing existing...

Over 150 children withdrawn from Mossbourne Schools ‘left to fend for themselves’

A COUNCILLOR says 150 children withdrawn from schools run by the Mossbourne Federation have been left without safeguarding checks or council support reports the...

School suspensions and exclusions increase by 60% in Essex

THE number of suspensions or permanent exclusions from schools in the area covered by Essex County Council has increased by almost 60 per cent...

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