New course offer at Thurrock Adult Community College
THURROCK Adult Community College has launched a diverse and exciting 2022 Course Offer with training and development opportunities to engage residents of all ages and abilities.…
Cory acquires East London-based recycling and waste management company
CORY, one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies, has today announced the acquisition of McGrath Group, an independent recycling and waste management company based in Barking, East London. McGrath Group’s facilities include a waste transfer station which currently receives more than 300,000 tonnes of recyclable and non-recyclable waste per annum, a wharf, and a materials recycling facility (MRF). …
Ormiston Park Academy students learn from broadcasting experts about the power of storytelling
STUDENTS at Ormiston Park Academy, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), took part in an exciting opportunity to learn about storytelling from experts at the BBC.…
Essex: 58 drivers caught distracted at wheel more than once
ESSEX had the fourth highest number of drivers caught multiple times distracted at the wheel over the past four years, figures reveal.…
Lack of lateral flow tests in schools putting staff and children at risk, says UNISON
NEARLY a third (32%) of school support and nursery staff say their employers are unable to provide them with enough lateral flow tests to do the recommended twice-weekly checks, says UNISON today (Thursday).…
Inflation: Cost of living rises at fastest pace for 30 years
THE cost of living rose at its fastest pace in nearly 30 years in the 12 months to December, driven mainly by higher food and energy bills reports the BBC.…
Compulsory facemarks will be axed from next week (and from schools tomorrow)
THE Prime Minister said that ‘from now’ the Government’s work from home guidance will no longer apply. …
Chadwell councillor disgusted at safety measures vandalism on Orsett Heath footpath
BARRIERS that were recently installed on footpath 95, Greyhound Lane…
Ringleader jailed in Belgium for Grays lorry deaths
A BELGIAN court has sentenced a Vietnamese man to 15…
Magistrates to get more powers to jail criminals for longer
MAGISTRATES in England and Wales will be able to jail criminals for twice as long as they currently can, under plans to clear court backlogs reports the BBC.…
Thurrock Covid cases more than its neighbours
THURROCK has higher rates of Covid than its neighbours, but 60 per cent of hospital cases were admitted with other conditions, the borough’s director of public health has revealed.…
Pay rises fail to keep up with the cost of living
AVERAGE pay rises are failing to keep up with the rise in the cost of living, the latest official statistics show reports the BBC.…
New course offer at Thurrock Adult Community College
THURROCK Adult Community College has launched a diverse and exciting 2022 Course Offer with training and development opportunities to engage residents of all ages and abilities.…
Ormiston Park Academy students learn from broadcasting experts about the power of storytelling
STUDENTS at Ormiston Park Academy, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), took part in an exciting opportunity to learn about storytelling from experts at the BBC.…
Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Thameside Complex
A SPECIAL celebratory event will take place on Saturday 22 January to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Thameside Complex.…
Grays councillors and residents welcome improved street lighting following community campaign
FOLLOWING a community campaign to repair scores of street lights at Seabrooke Rise in Grays, local councillors and residents have welcomed the improvements so far and called on Thurrock Council to never let it get into that state of disrepair ever again. …
Clean-up days along the river shore from Rainham to Tilbury
A PROGRAMME of events has been drawn up stretching from Rainham to Tilbury as members of the local communities along the Thames are invited to help clean up their areas.…
Lakeside launches small business initiative
THIS week, Lakeside Shopping Centre has launched an exciting new initiative to support small local businesses and ‘start-ups’, called Think Big, Shop Small.…
Campaigners plan Thameside library reunion to mark 50th anniversary
TO mark the 50th anniversary of the threatened Thameside Complex in Grays an invitation has gone out to former staff members of its library to reunite.…
Virgin Mobile and O2 users will not face EU roaming charges
VIRGIN Mobile and O2 phone users will not face roaming charges following announcements by other networks to reintroduce extra fees after…
Vicar of Dibley set to return to Thameside Theatre
A FEW years ago, Courts won the award for the best play with their version of Vicar Of Dibley. This followed the TV episodes up to the wedding of Hugo and Alice.…
New course offer at Thurrock Adult Community College
THURROCK Adult Community College has launched a diverse and exciting 2022 Course Offer with training and development opportunities to engage residents of all ages and abilities.…
Cory acquires East London-based recycling and waste management company
CORY, one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies, has today announced the acquisition of McGrath Group, an independent recycling and waste management company based in Barking, East London. McGrath Group’s facilities include a waste transfer station which currently receives more than 300,000 tonnes of recyclable and non-recyclable waste per annum, a wharf, and a materials recycling facility (MRF). …
Ormiston Park Academy students learn from broadcasting experts about the power of storytelling
STUDENTS at Ormiston Park Academy, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), took part in an exciting opportunity to learn about storytelling from experts at the BBC.…
Essex: 58 drivers caught distracted at wheel more than once
ESSEX had the fourth highest number of drivers caught multiple times distracted at the wheel over the past four years, figures reveal.…
Lack of lateral flow tests in schools putting staff and children at risk, says UNISON
NEARLY a third (32%) of school support and nursery staff say their employers are unable to provide them with enough lateral flow tests to do the recommended twice-weekly checks, says UNISON today (Thursday).…
Inflation: Cost of living rises at fastest pace for 30 years
THE cost of living rose at its fastest pace in nearly 30 years in the 12 months to December, driven mainly by higher food and energy bills reports the BBC.…
Compulsory facemarks will be axed from next week (and from schools tomorrow)
THE Prime Minister said that ‘from now’ the Government’s work from home guidance will no longer apply. …
Chadwell councillor disgusted at safety measures vandalism on Orsett Heath footpath
BARRIERS that were recently installed on footpath 95, Greyhound Lane…
Ringleader jailed in Belgium for Grays lorry deaths
A BELGIAN court has sentenced a Vietnamese man to 15…
Magistrates to get more powers to jail criminals for longer
MAGISTRATES in England and Wales will be able to jail criminals for twice as long as they currently can, under plans to clear court backlogs reports the BBC.…
Thurrock Covid cases more than its neighbours
THURROCK has higher rates of Covid than its neighbours, but 60 per cent of hospital cases were admitted with other conditions, the borough’s director of public health has revealed.…
