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Thurrock Council’s health and well being survey branded “horrendously bad”

A CONSULTATION on a wide range of public health issues has been slammed as “horrendously bad” by a Thurrock councillor.

Football: East Thurrock manager quits after run of defeats

AFTER yesterday's defeat to Leatherhead Paul Martin decided to step down with immediate effect.

Thurrock has one of the highest GP to patient ratios in the country

THURROCK NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), with 2,373 patients per GP – is the third most stretched health area in the country.

Thurrock Neighbourhood Watch hold crime prevention event in Aveley

THURROCK Neighbourhood Watch held a crime prevention event at Aveley FC's Parkside ground yesterday (Saturday, 30 October).

Thurrock History: Turning back to Anglo-Saxon times

THE latest meeting of Thurrock Historial Society was enjoyed by members and visitors who listened to a presentation called 'Anglo-Saxon Landscapes' by John Matthews.

Multi-agency operation tackling organised immigration crime in Thurrock

ESSEX and Met Police officers joined forces to mount an operation on roads around the Moto services in West Thurrock. 

Police issue warning over Halloween and fireworks night

HALLOWEEN and Bonfire Night are traditionally busy times for our officers, so we are asking everyone to stay safe whilst keeping it a fun and exciting time. 

Ofsted inspects Thurrock’s children’s services

THURROCK children’s services are improving but there is still room for improvement Ofsted has said following a visit.

Orsett teenager charged with murder in Brentwood

ESSEX Police has charged a man in connection with the murder of two teenage boys in Brentwood.

Thurrock Council cancels meetings as a mark of respect for Sir David Amess

AS a mark of respect for Sir David Amess MP following his tragic death on Friday 15 October, group leaders at Thurrock Council have...

Thurrock Conservatives announce council homes to be built on old council offices

ON THURSDAY night at the Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet member for Housing, Cllr Luke Spillman announced plans to build 86 council homes on site of C01, the Eastern section of Thurrock's current Civic Offices. C01 will soon be scheduled for demolition.

Ortu Gable Hall host successful open evening

ORTU Gable Hall School were pleased to invite parents back to an exciting open evening event on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th October, with teachers and student representatives on hand to talk about what life at the school is like.

Sound words of advice ahead of World Mental Health Day

MENTAL health problems are common, with one in four Brits experiencing them during their lives. However, there is often a stigma around mental health,...

Grays Councillors warning to Tory-run Thurrock Council: Hands Off The Parker Road Park

RESPONDING to the news that the scheme to develop the former Belmont allotments site is going back to the drawing board, Grays Riverside councillors Martin Kerin, Jane Pothecary and Tony Fish have warned that there must never be a repeat of 'The Belmont Debacle.'

Progress being made in securing suitable, sustainable homes for Afghan refugee families in Thurrock

COUNCILS across Essex are making progress in securing homes for Afghan refugee families now resident in the county, a new Afghan Refugee Housing Task...

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