SOME 90 homes are to be built on green belt land amid concerns from councillors that a refusal could lead to a costly appeal ...

A BID to lower the cost of garden waste collections for pensioners has been rejected reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

TWO people have been arrested after a stabbing in South Ockendon. We were alerted shortly after 1pm yesterday, Saturday 23 ...

ESSEX’S castles, cathedrals, parks and stately homes attract thousands of visitors a year but unfortunately their ...

EAST Thurrock began the game with a lot of early possession and were pushing forward searching for an early goal with spells ...

FOLLOWING the huge success of the 30th anniversary live shows earlier this year, The Fast Show – “The defining comedy sketch ...

AS winter’s chill sets in and the festive season approaches, there’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by ...

HOOLIGANS who wreak havoc on local communities will face tough restrictions under new powers announced by the Home Secretary ...

Cllr Victoria Holloway, Cabinet Member for Place and Environment, met with residents and local businesses to hear about their ...

THURROCK Council’s lead member of children’s services, Cllr Vikki Hartstean, has commended borough-based Impulse Leisure ...

PROPOSED £18.2 million savings that will protect frontline services, ensure that our vulnerable residents are protected, and ...

CELEBRITY chef James Martin will be celebrating a major landmark in 2025 when he heads out on the road with his all-new LIVE ...