THE NEW Chief Constable of Essex Police has today (Thursday 23 July) been formally confirmed by the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Panel. Rachel Nolan, who has served Essex Police for more than 27 years ...

A COCAINE and cannabis dealer who directed a 16-year-old boy to sell drugs on his behalf has been jailed following a proactive investigation into concerns raised in Thurrock. Operation Raptor, Essex ...

THE results of the by-elections held in Grays Town Ward and Grays Riverside Ward have now been declared: Amin Hoque (Labour) – has been elected as councillor for Grays Town WardJo Potter (Labour) – ...

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway has today released the full version of its popular Railway 200 video series, which highlights the history of the c2c route from London to the Essex Thameside. Created ...

A SCHEME to build nine new bungalows in Orsett has been submitted to Thurrock Council, with developers saying the homes would help meet demand from downsizers, smaller households and residents seeking ...

WORKERS in Belfast, Didcot, Doncaster and Thurrock demand same pay rise as store staff as Tesco continues to rake in massive profits More than 3,000 Tesco warehouse workers and HGV drivers are being ...

TAX advisers have one month left to register under new mandatory requirements designed to raise standards in the tax advice ...

THE British Dental Association has condemned comments from Restore Britain’s Rupert Lowe MP, who stated on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast that migrants “go to the top of the waiting list for dental ...

BASILDON Council is reminding residents that a wide range of help and support is available for anyone struggling with the ...

MILLIONS of people will save a third on bus travel as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a cap on single bus tickets at £2 during his first week in office.  To help with the cost of living and give ...

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway is proud to reaffirm its commitment to safeguarding by securing full re-accreditation as part of the Safer Railway Scheme (SRS), scoring 88% in the assessment audit.

CHILDREN and teachers at Quince Tree Day Nursery in South Ockendon have been promoting the joy of reading by creating their own version of Gerald Giraffe from the much-loved children’s book ‘Giraffes ...