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Walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations coming to Aveley, Stanford-le-Hope, Tilbury and Corringham next week

WHILE most of the remaining Covid restrictions may have been lifted, NHS staff in Thurrock are continuing to deliver a vaccination service in the borough.

Survey finds over two-thirds of paramedics in east of England fear for safety

OVER two-thirds (67%) of East of England-based paramedics who took part in a major UK-wide survey by their professional body, the College of Paramedics, said they had feared for their safety or felt threatened while carrying out their duties. 

Police Federation has ‘no confidence’ in Home Secretary Priti Patel after ‘final straw’ pay freeze

THE Police Federation of England and Wales says it no longer has confidence in the Home Secretary after branding a bitterly opposed pay freeze for officers as “the final straw”.

Essex Police fight anti-social behaviour in Grays

ANTI-social behaviour is not just nuisance behaviour, it can severely impact on victims and make their lives a misery.We work closely with councils and...

Parking nightmare for Grays residents

COUNCILLORS have refused to offer extra help to residents who are being “held prisoner” in their homes over inconsiderate parking by parents at three neighbouring schools.

William Edwards appoint new student executive team

WILLIAM Edwards School, part of the South West Essex Community Education Trust, have appointed their Student Executive team for the next academic year.

Roarr-some fun arrives at Lakeside for the summer holidays

SHOPPERS visiting Lakeside were greeted by a five-metre high and 18-metre-long T-Rex in the centre’s outside The Quay from Saturday.

Essex philanthropist and businessman Sir Jack Petchey turns 96 this week

SIR Jack Petchey, founder of one of the UKs most successful business empires and of youth charity the Jack Petchey Foundation, turns 96 years on 19th July 2021.

Face coverings must be worn on London Underground

FACE coverings must be worn on London’s transport network despite restrictions easing on 19 July, London’s mayor says reports the BBC. Sadiq Khan said he...

England plans biggest winter flu vaccine rollout

FREE flu vaccines will be offered this winter to children aged two to 16 in England, as well as people aged 50 and over...

Cricket: Maiden century for Healy secures victory for Belhus

SATURDAY 17th July saw a clean sweep of disappointing defeats for all Saturday league teams at Belhus CC. The Belhus CC 1st XI lost away at rivals Chingford by five wickets. There were six wicket defeats for the 2nd XI at home to Ardleigh Greeen & Havering and for the 3rd XI away at Ilford.

Plenty of walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations available at Thurrock Health Centre

PLENTY of walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations available at Thurrock Health Centre on Saturday 31 July Whilst most of the remaining Covid restrictions may have been lifted,...

Lakeside shoppers given the option over mask-wearing

FOLLOWING the latest Government advice and guidance, shoppers in Lakeside shopping centre will be given the option on whether or not to wear a...

Dinosaurs roar into Lakeside this summer

THERE is one event you MUST visit this summer, and that’s Lakeside Shopping Centre’s Dinosaur takeover extravaganza.

ThurrockBME condemn racist attacks on England footballers

THURROCKBME is shocked and appalled at the racist messages and comments that were targeted at some of the footballers that ably represented our country in the recently concluded Euro 2020.

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