Special commemorative poppies have been painted near war memorials across Thurrock to mark the Remembrance period. Thurrock Council and contractor Henderson and Taylor painted the poignant road and pavement markings … Read More
County Council donates 160 laptops to colleges across Essex
Essex County Council (ECC) has donated 160 laptops to colleges across the county with an additional 200 soon to be distributed. The 160 laptops, which include unused ECC stock and … Read More
Local sport fixtures – 10th November
These are the fixtures for today. These games kick off at 7:45pm Vanarama National League South Billericay Town v Oxford City Concord Rangers v Welling United
Six men arrested following reports of theft from lorries in Grays
Six men were arrested overnight following reports of theft, from lorries in Thurrock motorway services, Grays. Essex Police were called at around 11.30pm, on Sunday 8 November, with a report … Read More
Laindon man jailed for son’s manslaughter
A man has been jailed for three years after admitting the manslaughter of his son, whom he shook as a baby nearly 20 years ago. Jack Mitchell was born a … Read More
A127 collision: did you see anything?
Essex Police are looking to speak to drivers who saw a collision on the A127 in Basildon this morning, Monday 9 November. A cyclist and a lorry were travelling in … Read More
Local sport fixtures – 7th November
These are fixtures taking place today. These games kick off at 3pm. Emirates FA Cup 1st Round Banbury United v Canvey Island Stevenage v Concord Rangers Rugby Union London 1 … Read More
Committee approves 26 acre extension to Wickford Memorial Park
A Wickford beauty spot is to be extended by 26 acres thanks to an agreement by Basildon Council to manage land previously leased to Beauchamps School as open community space. … Read More
Brave 11-year old Leon gets award for saving mum’s life
The bravery of a boy who hit his mum’s attacker with a vacuum cleaner pipe and saved her life has been recognised. Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Nolan presented a special … Read More
Council takes over Laindon Centre
Basildon Council has taken over the running of the existing Laindon Community Centre site, after the keys were handed to the council by the Laindon Community Association. The council has … Read More