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Seven staff roles, two-hour training: Schools given mass-testing instructions

SCHOOLS will have to train staff in up to seven different roles and get government sign-off on dealings with the press under plans for...

Hand in dangerous weapons to Grays Police Station

A NATIONAL scheme has been launched for people to hand in dangerous weapons.

Aviation students raise money for local homeless charity

AVIATION students raise money for local homeless charity Level 3 Aviation Operation students at South Essex College have been raising money for local homeless...

Essex crime chief: Hundreds more officers needed to do job properly

ESSEX’S crime chief has said the force requires hundreds more officers to do the job he wants it to.

Blogpost: The Ugly Spectre of Poverty, Destitution and Food Insecurity in the UK

AS I write, news has come in that, for the first time in history, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will help feed children in the UK. For the first time in its 70 year history,

Man admits to causing fatal collision in Orsett

A MAN has admitted causing a fatal collision in Orsett where a taxi driver died.

Local GPs begin vaccination rollout

THE first local vaccination services run by family doctors and their teams will open across mid and south Essex this week, as the roll...

‘Huge expansion’ of secondary school Covid tests in January

MASS Covid testing of secondary-school pupils in England is to be greatly increased in January, in an attempt to reduce the numbers being sent home reports the BBC.

Gable Hall crisp packet donation to help keep homeless warm

CHILDREN at a Corringham school have collected 1,000 empty crisp packets in an extraordinary festive effort to help the homeless.

Covid-19: Labour leader urges Thurrock Council to support businesses

COUNCILLOR John Kent, Leader of Thurrock Council Labour Group, commenting on news that rapidly rising Coronavirus infections numbers mean Thurrock will subject to strict Tier 3 restrictions from 00.01 tomorrow (Wednesday 16 December) said:

University secures prestigious membership with Association of Illustrators

THE Graphic Design and Illustration degree programme at University Centre South Essex has secured a prestigious membership with the Association of Illustrators.

Port of Tilbury: Our team is Brexit ready, are you?

THE cargo flowing through our ports varies, but the current supply chain planning and the sentiment from our customers is consistent throughout.

Arthur Bugler Primary Christmas video is full of Christmas cheer!

ALTHOUGH their festive celebrations looked a little different this year, every staff member pulled together to ensure the children still had a memorable lead up to Christmas.

Government to move Thurrock into tier 3

THE government has announced that Thurrock will be entering tier 3 restrictions from Wednesday 16 December.

Covid-19: Infection rate reaches record high for Thurrock

THE INFECTION rate for Thurrock has reached another record high. Figures released today (Sunday) show a rate of 349.3 per 100,000 recorded for Thurrock. Reference point https://coronavstats.co.uk Other...

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