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’...
New pictures released today reveal the scale and success of the restoration work. As part of their commitment to Maldon for abstracting water, engineers first identified that building-up deposits of sediment in specific areas of the Blackwater Estuary could protect the saltmarsh from further erosion. It...
The University of Essex’s Colchester Campus will this week be the venue for the third International Conference on Language Attrition. Language attrition is a change or set of changes to the native language of someone who has spent extended time abroad. Over time, someone experiencing language attrition may...
COLCHESTER Carnival aims to raise up to £10,000 for charity when it hits the streets next month. This year’s carnival will take place on Saturday, July 16, and 15,000 people are expected to attended the High Street procession. Sponsored by Weston Homes, this year’s theme is fairytales,...
A TAXI driver who has spent 30 years making a difference to the lives of underprivileged children "thought it was a joke" when he found out he was being honoured by the Queen. Michael Son, 72, of Dulverton Avenue, Westcliff, has been selected to receive a...
BEYOND the Barricade’ has delighted audiences throughout the UK and mainland Europe for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, all performed totally live! BEYOND the Barricade’ has delighted audiences throughout the UK and mainland Europe for...
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