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The Van Morrison Alumni Band – musicians who’ve toured and recorded with Van over the years – announce 2025 UK tour in celebration of...

FOLLOWING the resounding success of their 2024 UK tour, which included a sold-out performance at London’s prestigious Cadogan Hall, The Van Morrison Alumni Band...

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service donates fire engine to Ukraine

ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is set to donate a fire engine as part of the largest UK fire and rescue service...

Basildon councillor urges supermarkets to take responsibility for abandoned shopping trolleys 

THE councillor in charge of Community Safety & Enforcement in Basildon is calling on supermarkets to take greater responsibility for discarded shopping trolleys found...

Thurrock MP calls on Government to end “postcode lottery” of support for deaf children

A LOCALMP is calling on the Government to introduce a national programme of British Sign Language classes for parents of deaf children.  Jen Craft MP,...

Voluntary sector leaders call for a stronger role in devolution and local government reform

FIFTEEN infrastructure organisations across Essex’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) have issued a joint statement, asserting the role of the VCS as essential partners...

Thurrock councillors told there must be a ‘culture change’ in their behaviour

THURROCK councillors have been told to behave themselves and refrain from ‘embarrassing’ outbursts at full council meetings. Lynn Worrall, deputy leader of the council and...

Thurrock Council hosting workshops in support of Child Exploitation Week

THURROCK Council will be hosting workshops and pop-up events across the borough in support of Child Exploitation Awareness Week. From Monday 17 March to Friday...

Pioneering gambling harm prevention initiative launches nationally with 10-point plan

TODAY,Chapter One, an information and support initiative for everyone affected by gambling, officially launches as a national provider, with a gathering of MPs, Peers,...

Over the border: Basildon Council launches campaign to support residents in exploring housing options

BASILDON residents and families seeking housing solutions now have a range of affordable rent options and low-cost home ownership opportunities and be provided with...

Councillors call on Thurrock businesses to hire more apprentices

THURROCK councillors have called on successful local businesses to hire more young apprentices from those leaving care reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The council recently...

Public inquiry over plans for 750 new homes on green belt 

A PUBLIC inquiry is set to be held following Thurrock Council’s refusal of plans to build 750 new homes on green belt reports the...

Thurrock Council under pressure to deliver services within budget

THURROCK Council is continuing to come under pressure to deliver services within its budget but says its books will balance by the end of...

Housing developer in talks to buy land next to planned quarry

A LARGE housing development could be built next to a planned quarry on green belt land in Havering reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Essex County...

National Highways reveals shocking roadside littering habits as it backs Great British Spring Clean

RESEARCH commissioned by National Highways has revealed that 65% of drivers who admit to littering have discarded food and drink waste on the roadside. Of...

Annual Interfaith Iftar held at Grays Park Masjid

THE SECOND Annual interfaith Iftar was held in Grays Park Mosque and attended by representatives of different religious organisations and community groups, Chief Constable...

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