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Thurrock Labour councillor wants to see end to “In-Work Poverty”

Ending The Scourge Of ‘In-Work Poverty’ By Martin Kerin @MartinKerin IT has been 11 years since the Global Financial Crisis rocked our country. Today, the ugly spectre...

Letter to Editor: The cutting down of trees

SEVERAL years ago a home owner decided to pay for professional tree surgeons to come and remove a large tree in his front garden, he was subsequently taken to Court by Thurrock Council and there was much hullabaloo as the Council was not going to tolerate trees.

Blogpost: Mr Perrin reflects on local election

IN contrast to other Councils, Thurrock Council barely changed, it remains a “hung” Council.

Blogspot: Jag’s Top Ten Motivational Tips For Success:

THE way that we manage our time determines our future. If we are spending most of our time indulged with Netflix marathon’s then we are not investing in it correctly. Start your day with a written list of things to do.

Laura’s Blog: Sugar, sugar, you give me a rush

MUFFIN tops and love handles are all about excess body fat, not lack of muscle! Therefore crunching your abs into submission… Until you feel your gut has been set alight by the devil himself isn’t going to get you your desired definition.

Letter to Editor: Disappointment over MP Jackie Doyle-Price’s comments on Purfleet

Dear Editor, I was disappointed to read Jackie Doyle-Price's last-minute attack on the regeneration of Purfleet last Thursday, just seven days before the plans go...

Blogpost: Mr Perrin’s thoughts on Thurrock’s local elections

IT'S the Local Government (Council) election time, and between now and 2nd May 2019, candidates will be out and about delivering leaflets, knocking on doors trying to convince us why we should vote for them.

Laura’s Blog: Women are to be celebrated

AS Women's History Month draws to a close it’s an important time to recognise how unequal the female sex are still treated. During the month of March, we give a little extra attention to all of the amazing accomplishments of strong, determined and inspirational women. Let us not forget to appreciate and honour the magnificent ladies, that grace our planet.

Blogpost: Avoiding the ten different levels dating

OF course, it’s all hypothetical talk and not literal. But dating, seriously… it sucks! No one wants to admit they have feelings, to many are overly protective of their hearts and the rest fear commitment. Nobody knows how on earth to deal with dating anymore!

Blogpost: Mr Perrin’s not impressed with Labour’s Aveley By-election candidate

IS the Thurrock Labour Party so limited in its choice of candidates it has to “resurrect” Charles Curtis?

Laura’s Blog: Just be you, always you and nothing but you

IN today’s society it seems to be incredibly difficult to stand up for what you truly believe in, for what you like and enjoy. As an individual, if your beliefs trail too far from ‘the norm’ you’re ridiculed.

Blogpost: Blowing them blues away!

Blowing them blues away! By Laura Moxley JANUARY doesn’t start in January. It actually starts in February. How can January possibly start in January when you...

Blogpost: A Proud Muslim: “Seek knowledge from the Cradle to the Grave”.

ARE you scared to learn? Ask yourself this question. I always try to learn because 1400 years ago Prophet Muhammad told me to “Seek knowledge from the Cradle to the Grave”. I am a proud Muslim but have huge respect for other religions.

Letter to Editor: Challenging times for forces veterans

AS the new year gets under way, ex-Forces men and women who are out of work in the East of England will be looking ahead to what 2019 might have in store for them.

Myles’ Blog: The UK’s mental health crisis (and Thurrock in particular).

THERE is a crisis regarding mental health in this country. It is wide spread and wide ranging in the various elements of the subject. It is also getting worse rather than better.

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