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Busiest month for new enquiries in ten years’ as Thames Freeport sees surge in commercial interest

THE two ports which make up Thames Freeport received more new enquiries from businesses looking to relocate to the site this month than at any point in the last decade, following the shortlisting of the bid by the Government on 3 March.

South Essex College launch sharp partnership

SHARP UK today announced the new ‘Centre for Digital Technologies’ in partnership with South Essex College, Basildon. This significant design and install project is a ‘one-of-a-kind’ facility for the UK, providing students and staff with access to a highly integrated suite of the latest digital printing and audio visual presentation learning technologies.

An Easter message from the Right Revd Peter Hill – ‘Easter Changes Everything!

EASTER changes everything! And as we begin to emerge from this cruel pandemic we so long for change!

Roadworkers encouraged to submit bodycam footage of abuse

HIGHWAYS England report that on average there are nearly 300 incidents a week of incursions and abuse reported by road workers who are busy improving Britain’s 4300 miles of motorways and A roads. Thousands of road workers’ lives are being put at risk, says Highways England.

Facebook apps used in more than half on-line child sex crimes

FACEBOOK’S apps were used in more than half of online child sex crimes, new NSPCC data reveals as the charity calls on the Government to deliver meaningful change in the Online Safety Bill to tackle the biggest threat to children online.

Essex Police still searching for man over collision in South Ockendon

ESSEX Police are continuing our search for Tarrel Hinds, who they want to speak to in connection with a number of matters.

Port of Tilbury’s Grain Terminal silo rebuild gets underway

MAJOR building work is underway at the UK’s largest grain terminal at the Port of Tilbury following a fire* in 2020 which damaged its grain silos.

Eastbound section of A13 set to be closed over weekend

THE A13 will be closed eastbound between the Orsett Cock roundabout (A128) and Stanford-le-Hope (A1014) this weekend.

South Essex College student tackles 11 hour walk for British Heart Foundation

A Level 3 Health and Social Care student at South Essex College has completed a difficult 11-hour charity walk for the British Heart Foundation.Last week, Katie Fuller-Sherman and her boyfriend Liam, tracked their journey from their hometown of Tilbury to Westminster Bridge. They tackled poor weather conditions and hill climbs to complete the 48.3km route to raise funds for the charity.

Grays branch of Santander set to close

SANTANDER has today announced plans to close 111 branches in the UK, citing changes in customer behaviour since the start of the Covid crisis...

Former Grays Athletic star pleads guilty to drug dealing following massive county lines operation by police

SEVEN people have pleaded guilty to a number of drug offences following a series of raids across Essex, Hertfordshire, London and Suffolk.

Covid-19: Number of cases in Thurrock drops to 79

THE INFECTION rate in Thurrock has dropped by 13.2% over the last seven days.

Pets offered lockdown lifeline but rescue centres now struggle with the consequences

FOR many people in lockdown, their pets have been an absolute lifeline. They provide much-needed company, are happy to share a cuddle and play. We really are a nation of pet-lovers.

Mid and South Essex becomes an Integrated Care System helping join up care for 1.2m people

THE NHS and its partners in Mid and South Essex have been formally designated an Integrated Care System after developing a system-wide common vision to improve health and care.

Thurrock authorities in bid to make street safer

THURROCK Council, Essex Police and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex are working together on a bid to help make Thurrock's streets safer and cleaner.

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