BUSINESS confidence in the East of England rose 26 points during October to 62%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Companies in the East of England reported higher confidence in ...

BERESFORDS Group is celebrating another outstanding year of industry recognition after securing six awards at the International Property Awards 2026. The Essex-based independent property group was ...

BASILDON Council is highlighting new funding to help prevent homelessness and support people sleeping rough, as part of its Keep Your Costs Down winter campaign. The council has been allocated ...

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to protect themselves and their families this winter by getting vaccinated against flu, with free NHS vaccinations available for eligible adults and children across ...

UP TO 40 homes could be built on Green Belt land once occupied by an isolated farm, with developers arguing almost 200 years of development has transformed the surrounding area reports the Local ...

NEW figures show how unevenly Thurrock’s licensed HMOs are spread, ranging from one in some villages to nearly 60 in Grays reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Of the 172 entries on the council’s HMO ...

LONDON Stansted is set to gain a new daily link to Cyprus after Cyprus Airways announced plans to launch flights to Larnaca next spring. The Larnaca-based airline will begin operating the year-round ...

THERE was something of an early Halloween shock for Tilbury who led twice but ultimately suffered a defeat to the Ghosts, who hauled themselves off the foot of the Isthmian North table in Tuesday ...

FOLLOWING the Government’s announcement today (29 October) on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), Thurrock Council has reiterated its call for clarity about the future of local government in Essex.

FRESH plans submitted for four homes on Fobbing’s green belt weeks after a larger development was rejected. The latest application would see four new homes built on land off High Road. It follows an ...

NHS Essex is inviting residents to take part in a new anonymous survey about bowel cancer symptoms and screening.The survey aims to better understand whether people recognise possible bowel cancer ...

RESIDENTS are invited to play a vital role in preserving Thurrock’s rich heritage as part of an ambitious community project that celebrates the borough’s unique history. Routes to Roots, funded by The ...