Cllr Andrew Baggott is the new Leader of Basildon Council following the annual meeting of the Council held on Thursday 24 May. Cllr Kevin Blake was elected Deputy Leader on a night that saw a shake-up of the council’s committee system. Cllr David Dadds was elected Mayor...
London Stansted’s new CEO, Ken O’Toole, has called on the Government to put in place a national aviation strategy that not only supports airports to grow but ensures the spare capacity available today is used to generate the biggest positive impact for consumers and the...
Sam Benjamin is a British actor about to take the industry by storm. We pulled him in for a chat! Q. Firstly tell our readers who is Sam Benjamin ? I'm an award winning actor and writer. Probably most known for my role as Cillian Murphy's duplicitous...
A small business from Essex was one of 100 from around the country invited to Downing Street on Thursday for a reception to mark the UK’s fourth annual Small Business Saturday on Saturday December 3rd. Angela Berry, owner of The Lampshade Company, leading bespoke lampshade manufacturer,...
Online used car dealership, Carspring, officially launches in Colchester, enabling customers in the historic Essex city to click online and get a used car delivered from their very own dedicated page. The launch follows the start of a nationwide TV campaign that hit our screens this...
Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price has welcomed the latest employment figures which show that unemployment has fallen by half in Thurrock since 2010. In September 2016 the number of claimants listed in Thurrock was 1639. This is 1656 less than in September 2010. Jackie said, "These...
Two dog handlers received trophies in recognition of their hard work and dedication to serving the public Pc Sophie Chesters (below right) and Pc Graham Nuth (above left) received the Jasper Cup and the Police Dog Handler of the Year trophies during a dedicated day that showcased...
We need your help solve crime in our county. Below you'll find appeals for information about alleged crimes, images of potential suspects or witnesses whose identities are sought in connection with enquiries and the number to call if you have any information that may help. Please be aware that...
Over 5,000 people came to celebrate Pets' Corner's half-century on Sunday 31 July 2016. The event was hosted by Pets' Corner staff and volunteers, supported by the Friends of Pets' Corner, and featured: a selection of stalls; tractor trailer rides; birds of prey; shire horses; bee...
The work carried out to revitalise and restore Harlow Town Park was celebrated on Sunday 31 July 2016 when an official completion event for the Town Park Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) project was held. The event was held at the new Learning Centre next to Pets’...
