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Thurrock taxpayers urged: Don’t miss the Self Assessment deadline!

WITH the busy festive season approaching, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is calling on Thurrock's 27,500 Self Assessment customers not to miss the 31 January deadline.

First phase of NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme has started

THE first phase of the NHS Covid-19 vaccination programme has now started.

Families of 11 to 18 year olds urged to book COVID-19 test

THURROCK Council is calling on all parents and carers of children aged 11 to 18 to get their whole family tested for COVID-19 before Christmas.

Vaccination programme gets underway

THE COVID vaccination programme started in mid and south Essex on 8 December 2020.

Stanford-le-Hope lawyer escapes ban after upskirting offence

A SENIOR government lawyer convicted of upskirting a woman has escaped being banned from the profession because his vile behaviour happened “in the heat of the moment”.

Thurrock Council set to build and build in 2021 and beyond

THURROCK Council has launched a borough-wide public engagement process asking residents to continue to help shape growth where they live, work and play, as part of the development of a new Local Plan.

Epic Games award $25,000 to USP College

FOLLOWING a successful bid to the American video and software company Epic Games, USP College has been selected to receive a $25,000 grant. The money...

Jackie Doyle-Price discusses UK relations with Qatar

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons to discuss UK relations with Qatar.

Brexit: ‘Strong possibility’ of no trade deal with EU – PM

BORIS Johnson says there is a "strong possibility" the UK will fail to strike a post-Brexit trade agreement with the EU.

Gable Hall release charity Christmas album

TALENTED past and present pupils have been busily planning, recording and producing Ortu Gable Hall’s first EVER Christmas album.

Thurrock Council admit, tough times ahead

FINANCIAL impacts in a post-coronavirus world mean that Thurrock Council will bring forward planned service reforms. Although prudential financial management and the councils investment approach have meant that these changes will be able to happen

Asda to close on Boxing Day as a thank you to staff

SUPERMARKET chain Asda is to close on Boxing Day as part of a thank you to staff who have worked throughout the coronavirus crisis reports the BBC.

Hard work of Palmer’s College students praised

THE hard work and achievements of students from USP College Palmer’s Campus have been celebrated with their annual Prize Giving awards.

Covid-19 infection rate in Thurrock continues to rise.

THE Covid-19 infection rate in Thurrock continues to rise. The borough is now ranked 34th out of 315 local authorities in England with 236.8 cases...

Targeted lung health checks arrive in Thurrock

LONG-awaited Targeted Lung Health Checks for Thurrock have begun with the first CT scanner mobile units arriving in the borough on Monday, 7 December)...

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