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New career at Amazon for Tilbury military veteran

THE team at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury is celebrating Armed Forces Day (25th June) by shining a light on some of the veterans and reservists working across Amazon's UK operations network. 

Stanford-le-Hope leads the property market with UK’s first operationally net zero carbon development

SHARED ownership provider SO Resi has launched a new development in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, that uses the latest in construction and microgeneration technology to create homes that are greener, warmer and cheaper to run.

Cemeteries consultation launched in Thurrock

THURROCK Council has launched a new consultation to help shape the future of the borough’s cemeteries and ensure that they remain safe, peaceful and respectful places to visit and remember loved ones.

Small Business, Big Dreams: Amazon to host interactive livestream to help young, budding business owners

AMAZON announces the launch of Small Business, Big Dreams: an interactive, virtual livestream aimed at helping up-and-coming entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.

Chafford Hundred: Man charged following drugs warrant

A MAN has been charged following a warrant in Chafford Hundred where a cannabis grow was found.

Essential Travel Only: Reduced train service due to industrial action on Saturday 25 June

AS industrial action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) on the UK rail network continues, customers are reminded to...

East Thurrock United owner buys former Pegasus Club

EAST Thurrock United FC owner, Thurrock based entrepreneur and businessman Alfie Best, has today confirmed that he has completed the purchase of the former Pegasus Sports Club in Herd Lane, Corringham.

Plans progress for development in Thurrock Youth Zone

A NEW partnership has been formed between the national youth charity OnSide and Tilbury Towns Fund Board to use their combined experience and skills to dramatically expand the opportunities available to young people in the area, by creating a brand-new Youth Zone.

Drop-in events warmly received by Ukrainian guests, as Council continues to support those fleeing Ukraine

TUESDAY 21 June, saw the fifth Thurrock Council run community drop-in session take place, this time in the Community Church Hall in Chadwell St Mary.

Labour slam Thurrock Council as new chamber still not ready to use

TWO weeks ago, Thurrock Council was boasting of how it was opening it's "impressive new building" and how the building includes "new Council chamber which has been meticulously designed to stand for generations."

Thurrock pays tribute to Windrush Day

MARKED on the 22 June each year, it recognises the contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants. The Empire Windrush and other ships carried people from Caribbean countries to the UK between 1948 and 1971.

Ortu Corringham Primary celebrate Platinum Jubilee

TO CELEBRATE the Platinum Jubilee, Ortu Corringham Primary pupils were treated to a very special appearance from Stephen Metcalfe MP and the Queen herself...

Lord Robert Winston gives an inspiring and motivating visit to students at Ortu Gable Hall

WHAT does a member of the House of Lords, a pioneer in fertility treatment and legend in the science world enjoy doing day-to-day? Well, students at Ortu Gable Hall found out when they were treated to a very special visit from Lord Robert Winston himself last Friday, June 17th.

Thurrock Council boss expresses “significant concerns” over Lower Thames Crossing

THURROCK Council is poised to give its formal response to a consultation on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing and has questioned the scheme’s viability...

National Blood Week: More than 3,900 new blood donors are needed in Essex to meet demand

NATIONALLY one million more blood donors are needed over the next five years to ensure patients receive the right type of blood to save...

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