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Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price speaks out against Tier 2 restrictions

MY director of public health advises me that further restrictions will actually jeopardise public health, and that there will be no benefits from them. We must not be complacent, given the current rise in cases, but please will the Minister resist any attempt to put Thurrock into tier 2?

MP Stephen Metcalfe questions minister on support for local business

THE MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock rose on the floor of the House of Commons in support for businesses. Mr Stephen Metcalfe said:...

Police investigate arson attack at South Ockendon pub

ESSEX Police is appealing for witnesses and information following a fire they believe was started deliberately in South Ockendon. 

A Groundbreaking Moment for Bluewater

BLUEWATER celebrated a groundbreaking moment this week as Hangloose Adventure, the outdoor adrenaline activity company, began construction on Hangloose Adventure - Bluewater.

Essex Police issue warning to rubberneckers who filmed collision on A13

ESSEX Police has warned 20 'rubberneckers' they will be fined after filming the aftermath of a horror crash on their mobiles while driving by. Cops...

Thurrock Council leader slams Essex hopes for further lockdown measures

THURROCK Council Leader, Councillor Rob Gledhill, has criticised Essex County Council’s request to the Secretary of State for Health that they be put into...

A13 shut in Grays after serious collision

WE are currently at the scene of a serious collision on the Southend-bound track of the A13 at Thurrock just before the M25 junction.

Diversity, inclusivity and equality in economic recovery take centre stage at SELEP AGM 2020

DIVERSITY, inclusivity and equality in economic recovery take centre stage at SELEP AGM 2020 The value of diversity for businesses – particularly in a post-COVID...

Review: Rom Boys: 40 Years of RAD

THEN again, Rom Skateboard Park in Hornchuch is no ordinary skateboard park. Since its opening on a rainy summer in 1978, it has garnered a worldwide reputation.

Tilbury employee inspires others in Learning to Work Week

AMAZON in Tilbury has teamed up with the Campaign for Learning's Learning at Work Week to encourage associates to get involved by taking part in development opportunities to help enhance their careers and pursue their dream job.

Thurrock resident in Queen’s Birthday Honours

The 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours list has been revealed - and a host of Essex residents have been recognised.  Every year the list gives out...

MPs could get £3,000 pay rise under new proposals

MPs could receive a pay rise of over £3,000 a year from next April under new proposals from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority reports BBC.

Education Mental Health Practitioners work with South Essex College

SOUTH Essex College has welcomed the opportunity to work with the Education Mental Health Practitioners, EHMPs, to support the mental health and well-being of students up to the age of 18 years old.

Grays lorry deaths: Accused ‘attempted two loads in one’

THIRTY-nine people may have died in the back of a lorry because people smugglers got "greedy" and attempted "two loads in one", a court has heard reports the BBC.

Treetops School closed due to Covid-19

TREETOPS School is Grays has been closed down because of coronavirus issues. A number of staff members are believed to have tested positive and others...

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