A RESIDENT doctor at the world renowned Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) has earned national recognition for his ...

ON Thursday, 12 February, local rail operator c2c Railway teamed up with Southend YMCA to celebrate Valentine’s Day at ...

WATER-LOVERS across Essex are being urged to dive into Swimathon 2026, as it celebrates four decades of swimming success. The ...

THURROCK councillors have approved an extension to a family home despite concerns the layout appears more suited to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The ...

HUNDREDS of people of all ages attended a careers fair to explore job, apprenticeship, and training opportunities. The free event, held on Tuesday 10 February, was delivered in partnership between ...

CHILDREN and medically vulnerable people will be better protected under plans to ban smoking from playgrounds, schools and hospitals. The government has today (13 February 2026) launched a public ...

BASILDON Council has approved a balanced Budget for 2026/27 at Full Council on 12 February 2026, setting out ambitious plans ...

A MAN who handed himself in to police because he knew he was wanted has been jailed for 59 weeks for a series of thefts from BP garages. Roy Simmons, 48, has also been banned from entering all Essex ...

THE council has scored a double victory at the national Housing Innovations Awards last weeHE Thurrock won in the category of Most Innovative Approach to Resident Welfare with its unique programme ...

THE divisional police force in Thurrock has another new senior officer and commander. Newly-promoted Chief Inspector Danny Barnes will take on the role of District Commander for Thurrock. His ...

ESSEX Police is working hard to find Meggan Martin who’s missing from Basildon. The 31-year-old was last seen in the town on Sunday 8 February. She has strong links to Grays and the wider Thurrock ...

THE officer who investigated an XL Bully attack in East Tilbury has reminded dog owners of the potential for harmful consequences when dangerous dogs are not kept under proper control. PC Terry Smith, ...