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Police officer involved in the disruption of cannabis production calls for greater awareness

AN officer involved in the disruption of cannabis production in Essex is calling for greater awareness of the dangers of living near cultivations. PC Trevor...

Large number of police officers injured at “Unite the Kingdom” demonstration

THE Met’s policing operation is drawing down after a very challenging day that saw disorder, violence directed at officers and 26 officers injured.  A spokesperson...

Your Voice, Your Basildon: New Resident Roadshows launch to drive local change

THIS autumn, Basildon Council is launching a series of Resident Roadshows designed to bring decision-makers closer to the people and ensure every resident has...

Light aircraft lost power before crashing in an Essex country park

A LIGHT aircraft crashed in an Essex country park leaving the pilot with potentially life-changing injuries, an investigation report has said. The plane crashed...

Brentwood gridlock warning if major housing build not managed well

ESSEX County Council has been warned large housing developments planned for Brentwood will lead to commuter gridlock if it does not implement satisfactory mitigation....

Basildon: Controversial plans for large new industrial park agreed

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a large new business park have been agreed despite concerns it will “put the community through years and years of misery.”...

Essex residents could be offered “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” 50/50 council option

ESSEX residents could be offered a “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” 50/50 council option. Currently, there are four formal business cases being worked on...

Councillor arranges meeting over Mossbourne Fobbing Academy complaints

A COUNCILLOR has organised a meeting with an under-fire school after a string of complaints from parents reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The Mossbourne Federation,...

Basildon Council Cabinet approves next stage of Westgate Arena project

BASILDON'S plans for a state-of-the-art 3,500-seat arena have taken a major step forward, as the Council's Cabinet has approved the formation of a dedicated...

Essex health trusts ranked among some of worst in country

HEALTH trusts serving Essex have been rated as some of the worst in England. Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, which is responsible for...

Proposal for four new councils in Greater Essex published

THURROCK Council has published its full proposal for changes to future local government in Essex as the deadline looms for all county local authorities...

Launders Lane fires could take seven years to resolve, Havering Council says

IT could take up to seven years to put a stop to a perennially burning rubbish dump in Rainham, the council says. Arnolds Field, in...

 Eight new homes plan in Stanford-le-Hope rejected

THURROCK Council has rejected plans for eight new homes on former back gardens in Stanford-le-Hope reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The controversial plans were opposed...

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy: Pupil, 11, put in isolation on first day row over uniform 

A GIRL was placed in isolation on her first day of school before being turned away until she brought trousers despite wearing a knee-length...

Protecting children from flu following 38% increase in hospital admissions in 2024

AS children return to schools and nurseries for the autumn term, the NHS in mid and south Essex is sharing practical guidance to help...

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