A temporary event notice for “Farage Fest” was refused. Reform says none was needed. We examine the licensing questions that...

As the government struggles with prison overcrowding, the probation service comes under renewed pressure as demand increases

A council fraud unit spent over two years investigating international fraud and no one knows what it cost

Across our region, vulnerable children and young people are being exploited in the service of the drugs trade

A US style healthcare system may be politically desirable for some, but it is a far from perfect system, even...

The perception of prison healthcare differs from the reality and the gap between expectation and delivery leaves the vulnerable at...

While a great deal of recent media coverage has been on prisons, little light is shone on the reality of...

On 2 December, the justice secretary announced that twelve more prisoners had been released in error. Why does this keep...

It’s International Fraud Awareness Week; here in the East, the story of the National Investigation Service (NATIS) is a cautionary...

A damning report from the Audit Office and a new Sentencing Bill signal more upheaval for the embattled service

Almost unseen by the general public, a US style opioid crisis is growing in the UK, with East Anglia suffering...

All three recent scandals involving Thurrock Council have come to light because of investigations by journalists, not action by the...

As the law courts struggle with delays in hearing cases and pressure on prisons rise, is modernisation the answer?

A recently published report shows that some staff in a council fraud team had no idea they worked for a...

How a Thurrock Council department was issued a police.uk domain and had ID cards marked ‘Warrant Card’, despite not being...

Thurrock Council continues to be weighed down by debt and revelations about past management failures

The last six weeks have seen contracts terminated, resignations, government auditors dispatched to Thurrock, and the Serious Fraud Office is...

A counter-fraud partnership that dissolved acrimoniously in 2019 is still costing Southend residents hundreds of thousands of pounds

East Anglia Bylines exposed a local council fraud unit using police-style uniforms – prompting shutdowns and reforms

Across the country, the storm continues over whether the government’s inheritance tax will reshape the farming landscape forever

As the sugar harvest ends, the 2025 campaign stands in optimistic contrast compared to the woes of last year

A month into 2025, 48% of Britons resolve to "exercise more." From parkruns to pilates, here’s how to turn goals...

Part 2 of our examination of the justice system in the East examines the current state of HM Prison and...

Criminal justice in East Anglia is nearing breaking point: depleted police forces and delays in trial dates. In Pt 2,...

As more and more development is sought around East Anglia's coast, the legacy of past wars and tragedies can make...

East Anglia's bellringers are ready to make Christmas unforgettable, bringing festive cheer with every peal across the region's churches

Concerns grow over police funding and effectiveness. Forces face cuts and dwindling public trust amid rising demands and budget shortfalls

Kemi Badenoch faces scrutiny over a £9.9m contract extension she approved, linking her department to a controversial council service scandal

Luton and Hertfordshire councils are among 23 councils that face legal action brought by Thurrock

How do headlines for the first 100 days compare? Are they useful or do they tell us more about the...

Harry Houdini, legendary escapologist, died 98 years ago on 31 October. His UK visits included performances in various East Anglian...

Church bells, it turns out, haven't always been just the gentle soundtrack to a peaceful landscape

The continuing mystery of Thurrock’s ‘anti-fraud’ team remains unsolved, as the region’s police put up shop against further enquiries

Reoffending is driven by inadequate prison/probation resources, lack of post-release support, and gaps in rehabilitation services

Early release surge of non-violent offenders threatens to overwhelm East Anglia's probation services, potentially pushing them into crisis

Beleaguered Thurrock Council must borrow a further £206m to cover a gigantic budget shortfall left by the previous Tory administration

The political landscape changed following the election, particularly in East Anglia. How did that happen and where does Reform go...

UK prisons are dilapidated, unsafe and full to the brim – can a fresh mindset bring about radical change?

Castle Point is one of the safest conservative seats, but maybe Reform will gain enough to overturn that

The conservatives' last hope is a 1992 style election shock, but this constituency begins to look like a Labour-Reform battle

With Labour assured of victory in many seats in the region, will voters in Rayleigh really change the habit of,...

With election polls on a knife-edge, will the Conservatives still be beside the seaside on 5 July, or could another...

Thurrock Council faces serious questions as to its actions in creating and managing their National Investigation Service team

This often overlooked Essex town council is in the news again for all the wrong reasons

A scandal-hit Essex council’s officers stand accused of impersonating police officers as police and council remove evidence

Castle Point is unique: a safe Conservative constituency, but a Council dominated by 2 independent parties. A look at what...

A huge WWII bomb threatens Southend and south Essex: no one knows what to do, and work on the SS...

A recent survey raises an important question: is their public image undermining the ability of social workers to do their...

A landmark in transport history is at risk as the unique track it rests on reaches the end of its...

From safeguarding the vulnerable to ensuring our rights, social workers are often overlooked or vilified, whatever they do

East Anglia has had one of the wettest Februarys on record, causing delays to an important crop that is already...

With funding needed for key housing projects, concerns grow as Southend council sees investments lose value

What goes up must come down. As funding cuts are announced, what will happen to police on the beat in...

Southend City Council has revealed that refitting a property has made it sustainable, but will the project inspire the neighbours?

Last year East Anglia Bylines reported that one in five care homes was “Inadequate”. How safe are our loved ones...

Human error blamed for disclosure of national insurance, home address and other personal information of all current and some former...

The smoke has long since cleared above Car Park 2 at Luton Airport, but at the time of writing, what...

Fear of bedbugs has swept the nation, reaching East Anglia. How much do we know about the little critters? Is...

IIke Homes are in administration and all work has ceased on their schemes in Essex. What has led to this...

Essex County Council pulled no punches in its conclusions following its Best Value Assessment of the troubled unitary authority