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Kennels set to make way for nine new homes in Horndon-on-the-Hill

KENNELS in Horndon on the Hill could be bulldozed to make way for nine new homes reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Pyrmont Homes ltd is...

£1.3m upgrade cuts waiting times for Essex patients

ALMOST 3,000 extra procedures a year will now be offered at Braintree Community Hospital, following the opening of a new £1.3 million procedure room,...

49 new home plan for Horndon on the Hill

A DEVELOPER is hoping to build 49 new homes in Horndon on the Hill reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Stonebond Properties (Chelmsford) has submitted plans...

Libraries concern in government reorganisation

ESSEX County Council has said local government reorganisation in Essex poses an “exciting opportunity for libraries” despite concerns that they could be closed down...

School run superheroes to boost cycle lanes and walkways to schools

PRIMARY school children can now become real-life school run superheroes as the Department unveils its new Junior Active Travel Inspectors scheme today (11th July) A first of its...

Ex-Reform MP faces calls to trigger by-election after ‘taking £70k Covid loans while pocketing salary from City job’

EX-Reform MP James McMurdock should trigger a by-election after being accused of receiving a salary from an international bank while claiming two Covid loans...

New Parking Code: Tighter rules for private parking firms

THE UK Government has announced a new Private Parking Code of Practice consultation today (11 June 2025), pledging a fairer system for millions of...

National road safety operation to tackle the fatal four causes of collisions

THROUGHOUT July, Essex Police will be supporting a national road safety campaign to both educate and act as a deterrent to road users by...

Government launches £2.5bn DRIVE35 programme to power UK auto investment and jobs

UK auto firms will benefit from a £2.5 billion commitment over the next decade that will support thousands of jobs and help ensure the...

South Basildon and East Thurrock MP investigated by standards commissioner

THE Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is investigating South Basildon and East Thurrock MP James McMurdock over allegations he failed to register his business interests...

Thurrock Council marks 30th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide

COMMUNITIES from across the Thurrock came together in remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, during a special commemorative event organised by...

Parents outrage at Peaceful Pony Therapy and Alternative Education Centre closure 

PARENTS have flocked to defend a therapy centre which has been shut down by Essex County Council. The council stopped referring children from across Essex,...

Improvements made at mental health trust, says latest government report

A MENTAL health trust has made “some improvements” to a few of its services, inspectors said. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out an inspection...

Councillors call for probe into fraud team

COUNCILLORS have called for an investigation into the role Southend Council played in a heavily criticised fraud investigation team reports the Local Democracy Reporter. It...

Thurrock MP leads debate on Downs Syndrome Regression Disorder

THURROCK MP Jen Craft rose on the floor of the House of Commons to introduce a debate on Down’s Syndrome Regression Disorder Ms Craft said:...

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