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Partial Gallows Corner reopening?

RECENTLY identified water works at Gallows Corner should be completed this week, paving the way for a partial reopening, Essex and Suffolk Water (ESW)...

Plans for 385 new homes near Chadwell St Mary

A PLANNING application has been submitted for up to 385 new homes on agricultural land in Thurrock reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The proposals, lodged...

Essex praised at third annual Brown Flag beach awards

ESSEX has avoided being named and shamed at an annual water quality awards – but the data shows there is still a long way...

Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington announces retirement

TODAY, the Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington has announced that he will be retiring from Essex Police. The announcement brings to end a proud 36-year career...

The Road Safety Trust announces £280,000 of new funding for seven new projects aiming to reduce risk on our roads

THE Road Safety Trust has today (Thursday 30 April) announced the award of nearly £280,000 in grant funding for seven new projects designed to...

Port of Tilbury, GeoPura and Toyota host major hydrogen hub showcase event

TODAY (30 April 2026), saw over 100 delegates attend a hydrogen showcase hosted by the Port of Tilbury, Toyota and GeoPura at the London...

Right to Buy overhaul to safeguard social housing

THE government has today (Tuesday 28 April) confirmed it will bring forward further reforms to Right to Buy. Right to Buy is a government scheme...

Pastor sacked from police over online comments

A POLICE officer found to have committed gross misconduct was dismissed without notice. Police Constable Daniel Stanley was alleged to have breached standards of policing...

Teenager turning 16? Don’t miss out on Child Benefit

PARENTS of 16-19-year-olds are reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim if their teenager is staying in certain types of education or training after...

Essex Police claim record fall in serious knife crime

THE head of the Serious Violence Unit is speaking as the number of serious violence incidents involving knives has fallen by more than 15%...

Derelict nightclub in “very distressed” state after two fires set to be replaced by flats

A DERELICT Essex nightclub that is in a “very distressed” state after two fires is set to be replaced by flats. Plans were agreed...

New reservation charges at Essex libraries could be a “death sentence”

NEW reservation charges at Essex libraries could be a “death sentence” for the service, campaigners have claimed. Essex County Council has brought in a...

Parking price increase at parks across Essex

PARKING fees at a number of Essex country parks could increase. Essex County Council charges for parking at Belhus Woods Country Park, Cudmore Grove...

Level crossing incidents rise on Anglia as survey reveals young adults underestimate speed of trains

NEW research released today reveals dangerous overconfidence is putting young adults’ lives at risk, with incidents involving the incorrect use of Anglia's level crossings...

More than 4,000 homes to be built across Essex towns

MORE than 4,000 new homes are set to be built across two Essex towns, causing concerns that green spaces are being “eroded away” reports...

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