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Ongar Academy set to host virtual events for Sixth Form

ONGAR Academy is set to host a number of events to promote their Sixth Form Academy. Executive Head Allan Osborne has written to parents and...

‘Toxic lockdown’ sees huge rise in babies harmed or killed

THERE was an alarming 20% rise in babies being killed or harmed during the first lockdown, Ofsted’s chief inspector Amanda Spielman has revealed.

Bailiffs must halt evictions during national lockdown, says government

IN an update last night, Robert Jenrick said that renters would be protected from evictions during the national restrictions, with no bailiff enforcement action...

Tilbury man fined for dumping waste

A TILBURY man has been fined for dumping waste. William Anderson, aged 39, of Biggin Lane, Tilbury pleaded guilty to the following at Basildon magistrates...

Thurrock teens get a road safety boost with 16,000 Young Driver lessons delivered at Lakeside

A DRIVER training school, where the pupils can be up to seven years away from being able to take their driving test, has delivered more than 16,000 lessons to teens and tweens at its Lakeside venue.

Thurrock store offers chance to deliver joy this Christmas

A THURROCK store is helping disadvantaged members of the borough community by hosting a charity Christmas gift tree. The Dunelm store at West Thurrock Way is closed...

Unscrupulous landowners face paying significant costs thanks to Thurrock Council injunctions

UNSCRUPULOUS landowners face paying significant costs thanks to Thurrock Council injunctions Unscrupulous landowners who had carried out unauthorised development on green belt land in Buckles...

Covid: Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend furlough scheme to end of March

THE furlough scheme will be extended across the UK until the end of March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed. Mr Sunak said the scheme will...

Sainsbury’s to cut 3,500 jobs and close Argos shops

SAINSBURY’S has announced 3,500 job cuts, mainly from the Argos chain it bought in 2016 reports the BBC. The retailer said it planned to close...

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle Price votes against four week lockdown

MPs have backed a four-week lockdown in England to combat coronavirus, which will kick in at midnight.

Organisers of party at traveller site could face hefty fine

RECKLESS party organisers will face the consequences for their foolish actions

A decade of investment and innovation halves power cuts

A decade of investment and innovation halves power cuts TEN years of investment and innovation have halved power cuts across London, the South East and...

Report highlights commitment of key workers in education

Report highlights commitment of key workers in education THE hard work and commitment of key workers in education has been praised in a report to...

Pubs will be allowed to sell takeaway alcohol in a relaxation of planned lockdown rules

PUBS will be allowed to sell takeaway alcohol in a relaxation of planned lockdown rules in England.

MP Stephen Metcalfe makes plea for golf exception during lockdown

SOUTH Basildon and East Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe made a plea to the prime minister to keep golf courses open during the November lockdown. Mr...

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