unitary authority area with borough status in Essex, England, UK
UK government refuses public inquiry into bankrupt Essex council: Plea from angry residents for investigation denied, preventing wider probe into England’s local ...
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Test your knowledge on Essex villages, towns and cities: Do you know your Colchester from Chelmsford or Tilbury from Thurrock?
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Boy committed multiple knifepoint robberies at Essex shopping centre: A 15-year-old from Southend pleaded guilty following a police investigation
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Inside the life of Alfie Best Surrey's billionaire Romani Gypsy : Come with me to work with Alfie Best
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Ferry service to sail to Essex for final time as future of route uncertain: The final ferry operated by Jetstream will depart from Gravesend at 7pm tonight - ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/jetstream-ferry-sail-between-gravesend-9197556
Home Bargains to open new Essex store creating 84 new jobs: The store is the second for the budget retailer in the same Essex borough
essexlive.news/whats-on/home-bargains-open-second-store-9188100
The Essex school where McFly and Diversity members were pupils: The school has a host of famous faces on the alumni list
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The face of disgusting paedophile who groomed and exploited child : He was seen fleeing the home making comments about his fears of being thrown behind bars
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'Cornwall Council need to either increase local taxes or reduce services': Cornwall's council tax rise has left residents feeling frustrated and resigned - ...
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Essex councillor accused of sharing 'appalling' Facebook post : He has been found to have breached the local authority's code of conduct
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Patients’ food stored in ‘unsafe manner’ at Essex hospital ward: Inspectors said they would "not expect to see this occurring in such a high-risk ...
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Wheelchair user repeatedly trapped inside Thurrock home by misplaced bins: The woman has made three complaints to the council since 2019
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The Essex town among the 'most depressing' - but attracts Hollywood filmstars: Almost 30 films, tv shows and documentaries were filmed in this one small Essex ...
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Massive 2205m-long tunnel from Essex to Kent could be built under River Thames: The proposed new tunnel will replace a tunnel coming to the end of its useful ...
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The Essex theatre that could disappear as it makes 'at risk' list for third year: The venue's future remains up in the air with questions over how it will ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/thameside-theatre-grays-named-at-9067449
The cheapest petrol and diesel prices across Kent: As the cost of living rises, it's never been more important to keep a close watch on the cost of petrol ...
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The Essex towns named among the best for London commuters: The list considered factors such as affordability, annual season ticket prices and what an area has ...
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Police desperate to find missing teen last heard from ten days ago: Gabriel has not been heard from since January 10
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The Essex area a Covid hotspot after sharp rise in cases: It has the third-highest rate per 100k people according to the UKHSA
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A UK regulator opens an investigation into an accountant following solar farm investments made by the now bankrupt Thurrock local authority. Show more
Essex councils rack up more than £3bn debt as expert warns of 'extreme' impact: UK councils owe a combined £97.8 billion to lenders according to BBC analysis of ...
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Almost 100 jobs to be cut at Essex councils as UNISON warns staff 'won't cope': The union says Essex is being "starved of cash" by the government and ...
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The Essex area where life expectancy is among the highest in the country: The news comes as the Press Association reports a “clear geographical divide” in life ...
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Teenage trio arrested after boy assaulted and bag stolen at Lakeside: The trio are currently in custody
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New Year's Day crash on M25 leaves lanes closed on Essex motorway: Lanes are shut on the anti-clockwise carriageway and delays are building - updates as we get ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/live-m25-traffic-updates-today-9007005
Thurrock council facing £200m loss on solar farms sale: Council’s bankruptcy has already meant tax hikes and dire warnings of cuts to services
thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2024-01-26/thurrock-council-facing-200m-loss-on-solar-farms-sale
Maps show second most popular spoken language in every Essex district: These maps paint a fascinating picture of the county
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Police crackdown on theft from retailers across Essex: There were arrests in Harlow, three detained in Thurrock and Basildon, and two in each of Braintree ...
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Essex dealers receive over 800 years of jail for offences in one year: The figures come as the force rounds up a year in which it shifted its measures in order ...
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The place in Essex with some of the worst traffic in the UK: The study analysed public data on annual average daily traffic flow within local authorities ...
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'Dangerous Essex predator' raped women after entering their rooms as they slept: Ricki Lee raped two separate women who bravely came forward to police to speak ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/dangerous-thurrock-predator-who-raped-8970839
Cornwall is repaid controversial £20m loan to broke council: There were concerns the money would not be paid back after the Essex council was cheated out of ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornwall-council-repaid-controversial-20-8956965
Driver who drank beer while driving crashed into parked car on A13: Walter was stopped by police on the A13 and admitted to drinking beer whilst driving
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Empty Cambs pub in lovely village is in need of a new owner: The property has been listed for under £400,000
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The Essex shopping centre named one of the best in the UK: A survey found the best shopping centres in the country
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Greater Essex devolution deal almost ready for public consultation: The aim remains to conclude the consultation and allow a final decision to be put to leaders ...
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Dartford Crossing costs still being paid by drivers is justified councillor says: The toll to use the crossing was due to end in 2003 but the government reversed ...
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M25 delays as broken down bus causes nine miles of queues: Motorists are advised to allow extra time when travelling in the area
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Christmas garden that takes people to "Santa's secret place" launches: The Wishmas Owl Garden is running throughout the festive period at an Essex ...
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M25 crash causes severe delays as rush hour traffic builds - live: Two lanes remain closed after the road was shut for 30 minutes due to the incident
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Thunderstorm warning as strong winds and torrential rain to batter Essex: The Met Office is warning of 50mph winds with sudden downpours of between 15 and 20 mm ...
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Quick Glance: Storm Debi: Woman Hospitalized, Thousands without Power, Towns Flooded in UK
- Recovery efforts underway in Ireland, schools closed, public transport disrupted after Storm Debi
- Woman hospitalized, hundreds of thousands without power, towns flooded after Storm Debi hits UK and Ireland
- Fire crews in Meath, Ireland respond to vehicle and tree incidents with no injuries reported
- Heavy winds and fallen trees reported, local authorities respond to damage after red and orange weather alerts lifted for wind and rain
Strictly Come Dancing viewers say 'every week' as Krishnan Guru-Murthy performs: The star is currently the favourite to go home this week with bookies
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Vile rapist who refused to accept guilt is jailed after 3 year investigation: Richard Oliver has now been locked up for more than a decade
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I visited the cafe next to a huge Essex port where my lunch was made in minutes: My sandwich was simple - but it was made perfectly to fill up even the busiest ...
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Thurrock blood test waits: Call made for community phlebotomists: Residents believe they might have to take action into their own hands by getting trained in ...
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Urgent search to find boy, 17, missing from home for two weeks: Police want to ensure he is "safe and well"
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/essex-police-launch-urgent-search-8873865
Kings Head in Yarmouth lease on the commercial property market: A popular Isle of Wight pub lease could be yours.
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The Essex woman who's job is to tell lottery winners they've won thousands: Carly Troullis says her job at the Health Lottery is "really rewarding" and ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/essex-womans-job-tell-lottery-8855120
Colchester man admits dangerous driving after Lakeside crash: A man from Colchester has admitted to dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene following ...
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Blues battle hard against league leaders Thurrock: There was no disgrace in Newbury Blues Ladies’ 37-3 defeat at the hands of unbeaten Championship South leaders ...
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The 14 parts of Essex where house prices have exploded over the last 20 years: House prices in one part of Essex have increased by more than 350 per cent ...
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Bankruptcies will cost Thurrock £50m: The figures are a further blow to Thurrock residents, who face years of tax rises and deep cuts to services as town hall ...
thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2023-11-03/bankruptcies-cost-thurrock-council-another-50m
M25 crash: Man injured after lorries collide near Upminster: A man has been rushed to hospital after a crash between three lorries on M25 this morning.
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Essex councils amongst UK's highest rates of social housing maladministration: In an annual review published by the Housing Ombudsman, four of the 91 landlords ...
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Exact date brand new Marks and Spencer store set to open in Lakeside: The store will open just in time for Christmas shopping
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Rylan Clark offers chance to meet fans at Lakeside Retail Park: The bubbly Essex celeb will be at Lakeside Retail Park for the experience with shoppers
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BMW driver airlifted to hospital after serious crash on quiet Essex road: The collision involved a mini-van and a BMW
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The Essex commuter town that changed its name just to attract tourists: Everything was going well for Purfleet-on-Thames's plans for regeneration - but ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/essex-commuter-town-changed-name-8802708
Problem-ridden A13 project finished 3 years late at double the cost: The project is now finished three years late with a final outturn forecast at £148m
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/problem-ridden-a13-project-thurrock-8777583
Cannabis-filled van crashes into house with man inside: An occupant in his early 60s was treated for shock
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/cannabis-filled-van-crashes-chingford-8837207
Photos show new Essex M&S food hall set to open at Lakeside: The store is due to open later this year
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Thousands partying in streets make life 'hell' in West Country town: It is claimed revellers are partying into the early hours on all days of the week
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-news/thousands-partygoers-west-country-town-8830216
Stolen cars and van stripped for parts found wrecked in Essex field: One of the vans had been stolen from an address in the same borough the previous day
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Concerns for Essex boy, 16, missing for three months: Police are concerned for his welfare
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'Horrendous' Essex rapist violently attacked victim over several years: He subjected his victim to violent attacks over several years
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/grays-rapist-who-subjected-woman-8838733
Sister of missing mum who vanished with her kids pleads for her to come home: A woman has been arrested over the 'abduction' of the mother who has ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/sister-missing-essex-mum-who-8774984
Gang leader who killed 39 people made £90k from people smuggling: The deaths of the people in Grays marked the end of a long-running a lucrative people-smuggling ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/thurrock-39-gang-ringleader-who-8838765
Two teens riding e-scooters hospitalised after crash with bus near train station: The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident
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Search for missing Essex mum and children as man arrested over 'abduction': Detectives want any live sightings to be reported immediately to 999
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/police-hunt-missing-essex-mum-8770927
Police investigating 'bribery' over Essex planning application: The arrest follows a report made to police last month alleging a bribery concerning a council
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/police-investigating-bribery-over-thurrock-8792041
Pub gets zero food hygiene rating after chef struggles: The pub had just hired a new chef after two months without one when a hygiene inspector came knocking at ...
cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/roseland-peninsula-pub-gets-zero-8836464
People with learning disabilities in Essex dying 'shockingly' young: The average age of death has fallen to 57
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/people-learning-disabilities-essex-dying-8770249
A pub's bid to open later has exposed the nightmare effects of one of Cornwall's major 'party' towns on its residents. One even says noise and antisocial ... Show more www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/thousands-partygoers-cornwall-making-life-8826321
'Game-changer' deal set for Essex could give county more control: The offer would mean the creation of a combined county authority between Essex County Council ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/game-changer-devolution-deal-set-8765919
Map shows locations of ULEZ cameras and blindspots as £12.50 zone expands: The scheme has expanded to cover the entirety of Greater London and goes right up to ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/map-shows-locations-ulez-cameras-8710928
Popular bakery chain opening two new stores in Essex this year: The bakery has already seen huge success at its other stores in the county which have opened in ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/wenzels-bakery-opening-two-new-8726322
Stolen footballers' cars found in police raid on Essex port: Officers found a Range Rover and a Ferrari at the Gateway Port
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/stolen-footballers-cars-found-police-8708387
Heroic Essex boy, 7, saved mum after she collapsed at home: He 'sprang into action' when his mother fell unconscious and called 999
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/heroic-essex-boy-7-saved-8706864
Police investigation into Essex pub over 'racist' dolls dropped: The Crown Prosecution Service said the legal test for a prosecution "was not met"
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/police-investigation-essex-pub-over-8731428
Essex Police praise boy for calling 999 when mum collapsed: A YOUNG boy has been recognised for his bravery after dialling 999 when his mum collapsed at their ...
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