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Ward by Ward: Former mayor set for a comeback?

THE last time this reporter made a prediction about Carl Morris winning, we predicted he would win the General Election seat of Thurrock in...

Ward by Ward: Orsett: Large majority expected for Little

WE alway remember one Labour candidate telling us how he put on weight whist standing in Orsett. It was all the cake the good ladies of Orsett, Bulphan and Horndon-on-the-Hil

Choice is back open at Lakeside

ESTABLISHED in 1966, Choice is the original discount outlet. Having started from humble beginnings, opening their first store in Hadleigh, Essex and gradually growing their portfolio to 24 stores across the South East. Choice employs over 450 people across all of their store locations, Head Office and Distribution Centre.

Ward by Ward: South Chafford: This won’t be a cliffhanger

THIS won't take long. This is a tough one for Labour candidates to win. Unless of course you are Councillor Abbie Akinbohun, who, it seemed through sheer willpower and doggedness won the seat for Labour in 2018.

New Headteacher appointed at Ortu Hassenbrook Academy

ORTU Hassenbrook Academy is pleased to announce today (Monday 26 April, 2021), the exciting appointment of Mrs Sally Feeney as the new Interim Headteacher starting September 1, 2021.

Ward by ward: Ockendon: Will voters warm to Luke?

FACT is , we don't believe Luke is a Conservative. We first got to know him before he entered politics and was doing sterling work in housing for Citizens Advice in Thurrock.

MP Stephen Metcalfe asks question on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

SOUTH Basildon and East Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask a question regarding Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Grays: Five stone weight loss improves lifestyle for 71-year-old Teg during Covid-19 pandemic

AT this time Teg was apprehensive that the programme might be intimidating and was concerned that the lifestyle changes could be overwhelming considering her age, but what she discovered was the opposite.

Labour police candidate: ‘The cat is out of the bag, once for all, on the Tories criminal record on law and order’

THE Labour & Co-operative Party candidate for Essex PFCC, made his remarks after comments from Laura Heggie, Chairwoman of Essex Police Federation, were reported by BBC Essex.

East Tilbury election battle: “Let’s keep East Tilbury Independent with local people” says Tory

MR Speight said: "I was incredibly disappointed to receive a copy this evening of Conservative Sue Sammons' election message to the residents of East Tilbury, East Tilbury Village, Linford and West Tilbury.

Boost your maths skills in May with Thurrock Adult Community College

YOU need basic maths skills to apply for most jobs. April is Maths and Statistic Awareness Month – why not get inspired to join one of the new, short 'boost' maths classes offered by Thurrock Adult Community College and improve your maths skills in May for work,

Stuart Lawrence joins Essex Police for event to reflect on his brother’s legacy

ESSEX Police officers and staff were privileged to welcome Stuart Lawrence, the brother of Stephen Lawrence, to reflect on his brother’s legacy and our commitment to protecting and serving all of our communities here in Essex. 

Grays councillors’ outrage at ‘terrible and destructive’ planning proposal

GRAYS Councillors Tony Fish, Martin Kerin and Jane Pothecary have vowed to fight a planning proposal in Hogg Lane (adjacent to Pagette Way, in Badgers Dene) which they say would be 'terrible for the area, and destructive to the environment.'

Happiness Programme brings ‘joy’ to residents with dementia and learning difficulties

MID and South Essex Hospitals Charity has funded interactive light projectors for Essex care homes and community hospitals, using a grant received from NHS Charities Together.

Women fined for blocking ambulance on emergency call in Aveley

A WOMAN has been fined and has received six penalty points for blocking in an ambulance in Aveley. Diana Filip, aged 36, of Hillrise Road,...

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