Little Thurrock21 Jan 2026Teenager dies and two are injured in road collisionAn 18-year-old passenger has died and two drivers are in hospital after a collision on Tuesday.21 Jan 202613 Nov 2025Council loses electronic equipment worth £37,000A councillor is calling for an internal review into how and why the kit came to be lost.13 Nov 202521 May 2025MP criticises 'patronising' mental health careJen Craft is among MPs calling for urgent improvements to community-based care plans.21 May 202515 Jan 2025Dementia support group to be expandedThe NHS is hoping to increase support to people in Brentwood, as well as further afield in Essex.15 Jan 202511 Aug 2024Beer and salt among Roman 'mega-industries'Excavations in the East reveal Roman "mega-industries" making beer, salt, pottery - and roads.11 Aug 202422 Jul 2024How does a surprise MP prepare for life in office?New MPs in the East describe the experience of unexpectedly picking up the reins of public life.22 Jul 202420 Jun 2024Fans at Euro 2024: 'The atmosphere has been really good'Fans say they are going to travel back and forth from Germany to support their team in the games.20 Jun 202423 Feb 2023Council cabinet agrees 9.99% council tax riseThe government allows the authority to increase its share of council tax beyond the legal limit.23 Feb 202314 Feb 2023Russell Brand writes to Gove over childhood theatreThe comedian asks the government minister to meet him about an under-threat venue in Essex.14 Feb 2023...