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‘Stop, Think, Choose’ – Live Chat call handlers ready to help this summer

ESSEX Police have a team of specially trained contact handlers ready to help the public this summer, with officers urging people to pick the...

Net migration to UK falls by nearly 50% after Labour’s vow to cut numbers

NET migration to the UK fell by nearly 50% to 171,000 last year, according to official figures released on Thursday, in what will be...

Two Reform councillors quit Thurrock Council just two weeks after election

JUST under two weeks since Reform's landslide victory, taking 45 of the 49 seats available, two of its new councillors have already stepped down. Joseph...

James McMurdock MP claims partial victory for motorists as Government freezes Fuel Duty

JAMES McMurdock MP has welcomed the Government's decision to freeze fuel duty, describing it as a victory for motorists, commuters, and businesses following sustained...

UK could see a boost to growth and higher wage

THE UK could see a boost to growth and higher wages for decades to come after becoming the first G7 country to secure a trade deal...

Over 50 charities register with Fun Walk in 2026

THE organisers of the annual Fun Walk are delighted to announce that 50 charities and community groups have already registered to take part in...

Anti-social behaviour crackdown leads to arrests

AN operation to tackle anti-social behaviour and linked criminality in Tilbury has led to 12 arrests, eight vehicle seizures, and the recovery of five...

More than 11,000 Thurrock homes set to benefit from broadband upgrade

MORE than 11,000 homes and businesses in Thurrock will benefit from a broadband upgrade after nexfibre announced plans to invest more than £1.8m on digital infrastructure in the area.  This investment has been announced by...

MP condemns ‘ballooning’ and inefficient middle management at Basildon Hospital

REGIONAL MP James McMurdock has raised concerns following the publication of the latest NHS Staff Survey, which gathered responses from more than 760,000 NHS...

Basildon Council ‘chaos’ fears after Reform success

AN Essex council could be plunged into “chaos”, following a landslide win for Reform UK at the local elections, according to a senior Independent...

Organisers launch e-petition asking Thurrock Council to improve parking facilities in South Ockendon 

TIME is running out for residents to have their say on suggestions to change a parking area and disabled bay in Orchard Close, South...

Up to £11m announced to train next generation of construction workers in the East of England 

TENS of thousands of placements will be created for aspiring construction workers in a £96 million boost to train new talent and build more homes.   Funding is set to be allocated across the country on Friday...

Reform-led council to take down Ukraine flag from outside offices

THURROCK Council officers have been tasked with replacing the flag of Ukraine flying over the main Council building in Grays, Essex. Incoming Reform UK Council...

Construction progress for Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre

CONSTRUCTION of the brand new Pitsea Community Diagnostic Centre has reached an exciting milestone, as the installation of the modular buildings gets underway. Over...

Police told to crack down on high street crime

POLICE forces in Essex and Kent are to receive a share of £20m funding aimed at tackling organised crime on high streets reports the...

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