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Stanford’s Faith wins British Citizen Youth Award

Staff Reporter - October 30, 2020

DESPITE the coronavirus pandemic, 25 extraordinary young people from across the UK are being recognised with the coveted British Citizen Youth Award. One of them is Faith Clotworthy, age 9 from Stanford le Hope in Essex.

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Thurrock Council claim to improve living conditions in Grays

Staff Reporter - October 30, 2020

LIVING conditions for tenants in a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Grays have been substantially improved through work undertaken by Thurrock Council.

Education

USP College launches new Degree Course

Staff Reporter - October 30, 2020

USP College launches new Degree Course EXPANDING on the range of degree courses currently offered at the Seevic Campus, Benfleet, USP College will be running...

Education

Thurrock education boss fails to give specific commitment on free school meals

Staff Reporter - October 29, 2020

THE PORTFOLIO holder for education would not give a direct commitment on free school meals.

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Covid-19: Thurrock Council deputy leader defends decision to stay in Tier 1

Staff Reporter - October 29, 2020

THE deputy leader of Thurrock Council has defended the decision for the borough to remain in Tier 1 of the Covid-19 areas.

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Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day – study

Staff Reporter - October 29, 2020

NEARLY 100,000 people are catching coronavirus every day in England, a major analysis suggests reports the BBC.

Education

South Essex College becomes Hate Incident Reporting Centre

Staff Reporter - October 29, 2020

SOUTH Essex College has worked in partnership with Essex Police to become a Hate Incident Reporting Centre (HIRC).

General

More Covid-19 statistics for Thurrock

Staff Reporter - October 28, 2020

COVID-19 statistics for Thurrock. Breakdown by areas of 7,500 each.

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Thurrock Tory Council leader “uses loophole to dodge scrutiny on alarming rise in youth unemployment”

Staff Reporter - October 28, 2020

GOVERNMENT figures have revealed that 1,440 or 11.3% of Thurrock youngsters aged 18-24 year olds are unemployed and claiming benefits.

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Show some respect this Fireworks Night

Staff Reporter - October 28, 2020

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents in Essex to keep safe this bonfire and fireworks season. With many organised events cancelled, emergency...

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