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Firework laws must be urgently reviewed say police

THE National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has called for an urgent review into the sale of fireworks following...

Bringing care and the community together in Thurrock with four new integrated medical centres

Health, social care and community services in Thurrock are being transformed with the creation of four new integrated medical centres (IMC), and the first is due to start building work in the new year.

Concerned doctor’s message to Purfleet patients: “It’s important you know we’re COVID-secure and open.”

PEOPLE with non-COVID health conditions should still seek the help they need - as NHS services are still open even as the country enters its second lockdown.

Six men arrested following reports of theft from lorries at Thurrock motorway services

SIX men were arrested overnight following reports of theft, from lorries in Thurrock motorway services, Grays. We were called at around 11.30pm, on Sunday 8...

Marcus Rashford: Boris Johnson relents over footballer’s campaign with £396m food package

MARCUS Rashford’s campaign to tackle holiday hunger and child poverty in England has been addressed with a £396m package in a government climbdown reports...

Thurrock Council and union set to clash over ‘pay and conditions attack’ on bin crews.

A DISPUTE could be looming between Thurrock Council and members of its refuse collection service who are angered by proposed changes to the service.

Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit launches Community Grants Fund

ORGANISATIONS who work across Greater Essex to reduce crime and safeguard young people can now apply for a one-off grant through the Violence and Vulnerability Community Grants Fund.

Essex Police Remembrance: Remembering our heroes who died for our country

TODAY we remember all the Essex police officers who have given their lives for our country during both World Wars and in subsequent conflicts.

Log burner fire in Corringham

ESSEX Firefighters have issued safety advice after a log burner fire spread to the roof of a home in Parkway, Corringham on Saturday evening. Crews confirmed...

Lakeside Shopping Centre update on name change after intu went into administration

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre has issued an update on its name change - five months after owners intu went into administration. The popular Thurrock shopping hub,...

Thurrock MP seeks answer on role of pharmacies in Covid battle

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask a question on pharmacies. Jackie Doyle-Price Conservative, Thurrock To ask the...

Appeal after series of burglaries Chadwell St Mary

A SERIES of attempted burglaries took place in the Chadwell St Mary area, on Wednesday 28 October. Police are appealing for any witness who may...

Thurrock Labour leader expresses concerns over another Thurrock Council loan

COUNCILLOR John Kent, leader of the Thurrock Council Labour Group, has expressed his concerns on Thurrock Council's latest £125Million loan from the Public Work Loan Board (PWLB)

Thurrock Council borrows £125m from Loans Board

THURROCK Council borrows £125m from PWLB reports public finance.

Free Careers guidance uses Artificial Intelligence to map next steps

FUTUREFIT AI is the ‘GPS for Work and Education pathways’. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) - FutureFit AI helps people make faster, smarter and more successful career transitions

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