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HS2 and Tilbury release video outlining increased capacity benefits for rail freight

TODAY (Thursday 22nd October), HS2 Ltd has released a new video highlighting how the additional capacity HS2 will create on Britain's existing rail network will...

Both Thurrock MPs voted against extension of free school meals for children

BOTH Thurrock MPs voted against a motion to extend free school meals for children into 2021.

South Essex College celebrate innovation

SOUTH Essex College is supporting Colleges Week this week. Today’s theme is innovation. The college leads the way with green technology and is committed to environmental sustainability by using state-of-the-art equipment to recycle.

54,800 customers claim tax relief for working from home

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has received more than 54,800 claims from customers using a new online portal which allows workers to claim tax relief for working at home.

Thurrock Council seeks your views on Chadwell St Mary properties

THURROCK Council is asking residents to share their views on proposals for the development of a number of high-quality council homes in Loewen Road, Chadwell St Mary.

MP Jackie Doyle-Price questions Matt Hancock on Covid-19

THURROCK MP, Jackie Doyle-Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons to question the Health Minister on Covid-19.

Community hoarding unveiled in Purfleet-on-Thames

PURFLEET Centre Regeneration Limited (PCRL) has officially unveiled new hoarding that has been erected on London Road beside the railway station in Purfleet-on-Thames showcasing the vision for its £1bn regeneration of the town centre that will soon see work start on Phase 1A of the scheme, which will create 61 new homes.

South Essex College support Love our Colleges week

SOUTH Essex College is supporting Colleges Week this week. Today’s theme is all about how colleges grow and support individual sectors. South Essex College

Two arrested after disturbance at Lakeside

OFFICERS have arrested two people on suspicion of a possession of an offensive weapon after an altercation in Lakeside Shopping Centre this evening.   An Essex...

Covid-19 Testing Stations in Essex: Oct 19-25

COVID-19 Testing Stations in Essex: Oct 19-25

Treetops school in Grays expected to have new sports hall and classrooms approved

PLANS to add a sports hall and two extra classrooms at a new special educational needs school in Grays are expected to get planning approval from the council this week.

Compagnie Fruitiére banana ripening facility is completed at DP World London Gateway Logistics Park

Compagnie Fruitière UK, a leading supplier and ripener of bananas to the British marketplace, has taken occupation of a 69,718 sq ft ripening facility...

Endometriosis care needs urgent improvement, MPs say

Endometriosis care across the UK needs urgent improvement and diagnosis times need to be cut in half, a report by MPs says. It found an...

Thurrock Council opens applications for apprenticeships

THURROCK Council has opened applications for a range of apprenticeships across its services.

Thurrock’s Amelia wins Jack Petchey Award

THE Jack Petchey Foundation launched Jack Petchey’s Community Awards, an award scheme to recognise young people from London and Essex who are helping their community during the coronavirus outbreak.

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