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Ban on evictions to be extended until end of March

THE ban on evictions in England is to be extended until the end of March, the government has announced reports the BBC.

Essex Police continue to respond to clear and blatant breaches across the county

COVID-19 infection rates have been falling across the county and we’d like to thank people across Essex for following the government guidelines.

Covid-19: Thurrock drops to 185th in infection table

THE INFECTION rate in Thurrock has dropped by 45.1% over the last seven days. The borough has 283 cases. That equates to 162.3 cases per 100,000. Remember,...

Appeal after man attacked with weapons in Orsett

ESSEX Police is appealing for witnesses following an assault in Orsett.

Thurrock Council detail delays to bin collections

FOLLOWING this week’s snow and freezing conditions there has been disruption to household refuse collections which has meant that bins and waste has not been collected from many homes in Thurrock.

Thurrock Labour welcome deferral of Stanford rail station plan

THURROCK Labour have welcomed the decision of the Planning Committee not to be railroaded into agreeing only one of the two sites of the troubled Stanford Rail Station plan, and to insist on both sites being brought to the committee.

Mr Perrin’s blog: Grass verges and vehicles on pavements

THE Editors of “Your Thurrock” “NUB News” and “Thurrock Gazette are probably well aware that I have, often raised the issue of the parking of cars and other vehicles on pavements and grass verges.

Give your loved one a tax break this Valentine’s Day

It is free to apply for Marriage Allowance and HMRC is encouraging customers to claim directly through its online portal to ensure they receive 100% of the tax relief they are eligible for.

Covid-19: Infection rate drops by another 37%

THE INFECTION rate in Thurrock has dropped by 37.7% over the last seven days. The borough has 315 cases. That equates to 180.7 cases per 100,000. Remember,...

Search for woman missing from Purfleet

HAVE you seen 22-year-old Cornelia Maruna from Purfleet, who has been reported missing?

Thurrock and Basildon to work together on local government proposals

BASILDON and Thurrock Council will consider signing a Memorandum of Understanding, confirming their intentions to work more closely when proposing future governance arrangements for the boroughs of Basildon and Thurrock.

Thurrock Labour demand Tories come clean over Stanford Rail Fiasco

THURROCK Labour demand Tories come clean over Stanford Rail Fiasco At Tuesday night's scrutiny meeting, Labour's Cllr Kerin sought assurances that the delayed and overspent...

Eligible children to receive free school meals throughout February half term

ALL children eligible for free school meals in Thurrock schools will once again be supported throughout the upcoming February half term with each receiving a weekly £15 supermarket voucher.

Walking to Grays Police Station for tragic colleague Ewan

FIVE serving Essex Police officers have pledged to walk 71.449 kilometres in 24 hours in memory of their friend and colleague, PC Ewan Smith.

Covid-19: Thurrock drops to 164th in infection table

THE INFECTION rate in Thurrock has dropped by 40.8% over the last seven days. The borough has 323 cases. That equates to 185.3 cases per 100,000. Remember,...

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