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Mr Lansley said: "I want to free the NHS from bureaucracy and targets that have no clinical justification and move to an NHS which measures its performance on patient outcomes.

Bike and Hike At Davy Down

The event was officially opened by Neil Speight from the Thurrock Thames Gateway Corporation, Councillors Yash Gupta and Diana Hale from the Davy Down Trust.

New Medical Centre Opens

It was clearly a long hard road but it is clear that persistence and dedication are the two key words to success here and it is also clear that "No" is not in Emil's dictionary.

Thurrock Mencap Activity Day

THURROCK Mencap organised a wonderful Triathlon and Activity Day at the Thurrock Harriers Athletics Track.

Mike Brace: An Inspiration

Mike, who lives in Hornchurch, Essex, was blinded in a firework accident at the age of 10. But he didn’t let his disability get in the way of his passion for sport and over the last 40 years he has taken part in more than 50 different sports, ranging from surfing to sailing and skiing to cricket.

Partyman World Cup Offer

The voucher is valid every day and entitles up to four children to free admission and a kids meal for £5.00 each. If you do not want to miss the England matches, do not despair as they will be on the television screens within the Playcentre.

Two Serious Assaults in Grays

The second incident was reported to police at 9.30am this morning when a 20 year old man from Grays, attending a health centre, also reported being assaulted. He said that he was in the Crown Road area of Grays when he approached by a group of men around 3.30am who then assaulted him and stole his wallet containing cash and bank cards.

Chafford Hundred Primary Ofsted

Three years ago, the school received a "good' Ofsted, where it appeared that the school was on the verge of being outstanding. But a number of problems since then which caused eight of the governors to resign has seen the school spiral into decline.

Leader’s Opening Stand Leaves Tories Stumped

IN THE council chamber, John Kent reminds this reporter of a confident opening batsmen. At his first full council meeting on wednesday, John stood confident and imperious, seeing each Tory ball as big as a beach ball as he swatted them away for a four. With Deputy Leader, Val Morris-Cook anchoring the other end, the Tories have their work cut out.

Ben and Becky Milan-Vega

IT HAS been a while since we caught up with dancers par excellence Ben and Becky Milan-Vega. They reached the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent from which they learnt a great deal of how that part of the industry works.

Business Warn Over Dartford Bridge Sale

“While Essex FSB appreciates that the deficit needs to be reduced rapidly and drastically that must not be done at the expense of businesses which generate economic wealth.

Council Call Time On Grime

It was clear that a mentor like Lewis was keeping a lot of young men out of trouble. When they were in trouble, he was the one who would accompany them to youth court, plead their case and get them back on the straight and narrow. With him gone, the consequences could be dire.

Fort Focus in Thurrock

Thirty-five members of the Royal Artillery Historical Society and friends of the Firepower Museum in Woolwich visited the borough’s two ancient forts on Wednesday (16 June).

Olympian Inspires William Edwards Students

Sometimes it is the little pieces of advice that makes so much sense: Jamie told the students: "In Britain, we say that we are going to training. In the USA, they are going to "practice". Think about that word. Practice..to make perfect. To produce the best performance possible on the day."

Rolls Royce at St Luke’s

WHEN Terry Taber sold his company, he thought he would treat himself. And how! Terry bought a Rolls Royce with only one previous owner, Sheikh Mohammed (the racehorse owner).

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