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Debenhams set to close putting 12,000 jobs at risk

DEBENHAM stores are set to close after the failure of last-ditch efforts to rescue the ailing store chain.

Amazon in Tilbury donates £1,500 to the work of Stop Hate UK

A CHARITY that supports victims of discrimination has been boosted by a £1,500 donation from Amazon's fulfilment centre in Tilbury. Stop Hate UK works alongside local strategic partnerships, councils and communities to tackle Hate Crime and discrimination

Stanford-le-Hope man wanted after failing to appear in court

HAVE you seen Masud Hussein from Stanford-le-Hope?

The HIV prevention pill to be rolled out across Thurrock

PRE-exposure prophylaxis known as PrEP, which prevents HIV is set to be rolled out across Essex following the confirmation of funding from the Department...

South Ockendon man arrested in Alicante

A 34-year old man from South Ockendon was arrested by the National Police in Alicante on Wednesday, in compliance with a European Arrest issued by UK authorities reports a Spanish newspaper.

Man left with life threatening injuries after serious assault in Grays

ESSEX Police is appealing for witnesses following reports that a man had been assaulted while on Southend Road, Grays around 12am on Monday 30 November.

Boy injured by dog at Langdon Hills recreation ground

A NINE-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with injuries after he was attacked by a dog in Langdon.

1,581 more nurses in east of England

THE number of nurses working in the NHS in the East of England increased by 1,581 compared to last year, and the number of doctors has risen by 580, figures published today up until the end of August show.

Eight treated after “chemical incident” in Stanford-le-Hope

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a chemical incident at an industrial building in Ocean Boulevard, Stanford-le-Hope at 6pm after a member of staff suffered skin irritation when handling a product.

HMRC and ASA launch new action to disrupt promoters of tax avoidance schemes

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have launched new action to cut out misleading marketing by promoters of tax avoidance schemes.

Badgers Dene new homes plan is thrown out again

THE latest bid by a developer to build new homes in Badgers Dene in Grays has been rejected by planning councillors - who have reversed a recommendation by planning officers to approve.

Lighting up Tilbury for over 20 years

Lighting up Tilbury for over 20 years The Tilbury Riverside Project has been adding sparkle to Tilbury for over 20 years. A small community organisation with...

Chafford Hundred: Man jailed for dragging officer along ground with car and punching another

A MAN who dragged an officer along the ground with his car and punched another in the head has been jailed for four years and three months. 

Thurrock residents fined for breaching Covid-19 regulations

THE FIRST group of cases in relation to breaching Covid-19 regulations have come in front of the courts in Essex.

Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions win top award for work through pandemic

THURROCK Lifestyle Solutions CIC recognised on UK Social Enterprise Roll of Honour for their work supporting people through the pandemic

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