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Arena plan will be centrepiece of making Basildon a destination for leisure

A 3,500-seat arena could cost around £50 million and, despite assurances to the contrary, could replace an existing theatre and/or council offices, a meeting has...

Lower Thames Crossing: Homeowner seeks land valuation ahead of Compulsory Purchase Order

THE owner of a property earmarked for compulsory purchase to make way for the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing has applied for permission to...

Chelmsford prison staff admits relationship with prisoner

A 48-year-old prison tutor has admitted an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at HMP Chelmsford. Melissa Murphy, formerly Melissa O'Brien, of Dorset Close in Chelmsford,...

Santa sails into Gravesend with early delivery for local primary school

SANTA Claus made an early stop off to surprise children from Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School in Gravesend, with a little help...

Cabinet Member praises local businesses that are helping Thurrock’s vulnerable children celebrate Christmas

THURROCK'S local businesses have been commended by Cllr Vikki Hartstean, Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Education, following their inspiring efforts to ensure Thurrock’s...

Church launches second bid to use former Kids R Us play centre

A CHURCH in South Ockendon is refusing to give up on plans to turn a former children’s play centre into a place of worship...

Essex Police apologises after death of ‘hate crime’ victim

A 51-year-old victim of an alleged hate crime was failed by Essex Police prior to her death, the county’s coroner has said reports the...

More homes, jobs and opportunities for Greater Essex say Labour

GREATER Essex is one of six new combined authority areas set to benefit from a multi-billion Investment Fund. The fund will secure £41.5 million...

Thirty Thurrock students take place in democracy debate

OVER 30 secondary school students learned about democratic processes and discussed the issues that matter most to young people at an engaging event led...

Over in Basildon: ‘Death-trap’ e-scooters may be banned from almost all of borough

“DEATH-TRAP” e-scooters could be banned from almost all of an Essex borough, as councillors team up to crack down on vehicles. Councillors from across the...

Plans agreed for new Aldi at Westgate shopping park 

ALDI has been given the green light to open a new supermarket at an Essex shopping park, which is being transformed into a mixed-use...

Health Minister Wes Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnosis

HEALTH Secretary Wes Streeting is to launch an independent review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD, and autism services in England reports the...

Labour set to postpone mayoral elections until 2028

THE government is set to postpone elections for newly created mayors in four areas of England, the BBC has confirmed reports the BBC. The new...

Owners of Afro-Caribbean store in Grays fined for running filthy and dangerous food operation

MAMA G’s Afro Caribbean Food Store, based in Grays, has been fined for 18 separate food hygiene and six trading standards offences following guilty...

Lower Thames Crossing spiralling costs: 17% increase in just 9 months

TRANSPORT Action Network (TAN) has condemned the "utterly predictable" news in the Financial Times that the cost of the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC)...

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