Appeal following alleged assault on police officer
Police would like to identify two people in connection with reports that an officer was assaulted in Drake Road, Chafford
Read morenews
ARU students will leave with degrees ‘they deserve’
Anglia Ruskin University says it is “committed” to ensuring students will complete their courses and leave with a degree “they
Read more
Network Rail appeals for former signallers to keep vital train services moving
Network Rail is appealing for former professional signallers in Essex to help keep the railway running during the coronavirus crisis.
Read more
It happened today – this day in history – April 1
1318: Berwick-upon-Tweed is captured by the Scottish from the English. 1748: The ruins of Pompeii are rediscovered by Spaniard Rocque
Read more
Havering Council launches measures to support residents
Havering Council leader, Councillor Damian White, has announced a package of measures worth more nearly £4.5m to support residents, businesses
Read more
Millions in emergency funding handed to councils
Millions of pounds will be handed to councils across Essex as part of a new government scheme centred around getting
Read more
Council offers housing to all people sleeping rough in Basildon
Basildon Council made contact with all rough sleepers known to the council and partner St Mungo’s last Friday, and has
Read more
Sempra Homes buys former car park for new town centre housing in Basildon
Despite the current challenges, work is progressing behind the scenes to secure land for more town centre housing in the
Read more
How to help your local hospital during coronavirus
Mid & South Essex Hospitals Charity have launched the #MSEhelpyourhospital rapid response appeal to support NHS staff at Basildon, Broomfield
Read more
Decision expected soon on whether council will partner with Southend Utd on housing
The leaders of all political parties in Southend are locked in discussions over whether the council should enter into a
Read more