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London Stansted’s plans to increase passenger limit given the green light by Uttlesford District Council

LONDON Stansted has today secured planning approval to increase its annual passenger limit up to 51 million, unlocking the potential to deliver a wide...

Thurrock’s Give a Gift raises thousands for vulnerable children

RESIDENTS and local businesses have raised almost £5,000 and donated hundreds of toys to help make sure Thurrock’s most vulnerable children can wake up...

Massive funeral cortege for Essex Police officer as he is laid to rest

ON MONDAY, Essex Police brave officer PC Mathew Parker, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, was escorted by his road...

Airlines back London Stansted’s plan to unlock growth potential of existing runway

LONDON Stansted’s planning application to increase passenger numbers up to 51 million a year over the next two decades has been backed by a...

c2c welcomes the return of 12-car trains and more seats for passengers at Basildon station

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway Limited has announced the return of 12 and 10-car trains to platform 2 at Basildon station following an intensive...

Doctors vote to go ahead with this week’s five-day strike in England

THIS week's five-day doctor strike in England will go ahead after British Medical Association members voted to continue with a planned walkout despite a...

Essex Police and Crime Commissioner issues statement following Bondi murders

ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has made a statement following the tragic shooting incident in Bondi, Sydney. Mr Hirst said: “Our thoughts...

Land Sheriffs’ team delivers 500th life-saving intervention

SECURITY experts, Land Sheriffs, have reached a major milestone, having made over 500 potentially life-saving interventions across the UK rail network. Land Sheriffs provide manned...

National Survey shows some improvement in maternity care experiences, but further work is needed to ensure safe high-quality care for all

FINDINGS from a CQC survey of more than 16,750 women who used NHS maternity services in 2025 reveal several areas where people are reporting...

James McMurdock MP welcomes progress on new Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre as construction begins 

JAMES McMurdock, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, visited the site of the new Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre this week as...

Thurrock Council to decide on alcohol licence for Grays Ethnic Foods

THURROCK Council’s licensing committee will decide whether a West Thurrock food store can sell alcohol following a complaint from a local business owner. Convey Enterprises...

Detective dogs tackle illegal tobacco sales

THE council Trading Standards Team has forced another shop to close its doors after it repeatedly sold illicit tobacco products.  Tilbury Vape Shop in Dock...

Essex County Council raises concerns over National Grid’s pylon plans

ESSEX County Council has reiterated its concerns about National Grid's proposal to install 100 miles of pylons between Norwich and Tilbury. At the end of...

Corringham green belt housing plan approved despite objections

A DEVELOPER has secured outline planning permission for up to 300 homes on green belt land in Corringham, despite strong local opposition reports the...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft pays tribute to Chafford Hundred teenager

THURROCK MP Jen Craft rose on the floor of the House of Commons to pay tribute to a Chafford Hundred teenager who lost his...

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