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Police commissioners told mayors will replace them

THE government has formally told the police and crime commissioners (PCC) for Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex that their posts will be abolished in two...

Hospital trust “doesn’t know” what will happen to Orsett Hospital

A PLAN to deliver health services in Essex over the next ten years “shockingly” fails to mention specific details on the the future of...

Ridership figures near music venues soar as world-class music acts take to the London stage this summer

RIDERSHIP at several stations on Transport for London’s (TfL)’s network peaked this summer thanks to concerts with musical giants including Beyoncé, Oasis and Stray...

Family to take on the great St Luke’s Hospice loop

A TEAM of family and friends will take part in the St. Luke's Loop on Sunday 5th October in memory of Pat Jones –...

East of England ambulance service hit with discrimination claim

THREE frontline ambulance clinicians working for the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) are pursuing a pregnancy and maternity discrimination claim against the...

Happy tappers hit one million milestone in record time

LOCAL rail company c2c has announced that more than one million pay as you go with contactless taps have now been made by its...

Council tenant evicted for persistent breach of court injunction

A TENANT of Basildon Council has been evicted following repeated breaches of a court-issued injunction relating to ongoing anti-social behaviour, including abusive conduct and...

Homebuyers are being warned to avoid Stamp Duty Land Tax scams, following a landmark Court of Appeal decision.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning people purchasing properties to be vigilant of tax agents offering to secure Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)...

Plans for new pylons across Essex are not expected to have any “material impact” on housing development

PLANS for new pylons across Essex are not expected to have any “material impact” on the delivery of a huge new housing village in...

Jet Patching, the eco-friendly and quick way to fix road defects in Thurrock

HUNDREDS of road defects, including potholes and cracks, will be repaired on roads across the borough in the coming weeks thanks to fast, cost...

Major law change to criminalise small boat smuggler ads

IN a blow to the people smugglers’ business model the government has outlined new measures through its Plan for Change to crackdown on social...

Developers eye Thurrock green belt for 121 new homes

DEVELOPERS have set their sights on building up to 121 new homes on Thurrock green belt reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Estates and Agency Strategic...

Targeted road enforcement sees almost 7,000 drivers caught speeding

BETWEEN April and June, Roads Policing Unit, supported by the civilian speed enforcement officers and other specialist teams, have carried out road checks across...

Thurrock Council bids to link with Harlow in local government re-organisation

FOLLOWING last week’s Full Council meeting and ahead of Corporate Overview and Scrutiny next week, the Leader of the Council, Cllr Lynn Worrall, has...

Essex Police: We are securing more charges and getting justice for more victims”

“WE ARE securing more charges and getting justice for more victims” That’s from the Essex Chief Constable as figures show they have secure almost 10...

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