

Essex Fire and Rescue Services Launches FireBike Courses for Motorcycle Safety Week
As Motorcycle Safety Week approaches, Essex County Fire and Rescue Services is actively encouraging motorcyclists to enroll in their FireBike courses, aimed at significantly enhancing

Essex Shopkeeper Fined for Selling Vape Products to Minors
In a recent enforcement by Essex Trading Standards, Suleyman Kasakol, the Director of Zagros Market Ltd in Waltham Abbey, has been prosecuted for selling vape

Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Life with CPR in Saffron Walden
In a heroic act of quick thinking and skilled intervention, Dane North, an off-duty on-call firefighter from Newport Fire Station, played a crucial role in

Firefighters Quell Blaze at Brentwood Scrap Yard
Firefighting teams from Basildon, Chelmsford, and Orsett have successfully extinguished a significant fire at a scrap yard near Mores Lane, Brentwood (22nd April). The incident,

Dangerous Discoveries Prompt Safety Measures in Colchester’s Castle Park
Colchester city centre wardens made a startling discovery last Friday, 12 April, when they found 20 rounds of historical live ammunition on the riverbank in

A Dark Scheme Unveiled: The Conviction of a Cold-hearted Killer on Mersea Island
Unraveling the Mystery The serene Easter weekend was shattered when the Baxters were discovered deceased in their home by their distraught daughter. With no apparent

Unleashing Community Spirit: Halstead’s Dog Day Aims to Enhance Local Safety”
In a novel approach to community safety, Braintree District Council is set to host a ‘Dog Day’ at Halstead Public Gardens. The event, part of

Lorry Driver Four Times Over the Limit Sentenced
Gheorghe-daniel Cristea from High Street, Swanscombe, Kent, narrowly avoided imprisonment after pleading guilty to charges of drink and dangerous driving. The verdict was delivered at

Essex Criminals Ordered to Repay Over £2.5 Million in 2023 Under POCA
In a decisive crackdown by Essex county courts under the 2023 Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA), criminals in the region are now compelled to surrender

Greenstead Welcomes New Community Supermarket to Aid Local Residents
Set to open on 1 March 2024, the Greenstead Community Supermarket aims to alleviate the strain of rising food bills by offering discounted groceries and