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Business confidence in region continues to fall

BUSINESS confidence in the East of England fell 20 points during May to 14%, the lowest of any UK region or nation, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial...

The Friendship Club re-launches and celebrates the Platinum Jubilee

THIS week, Thurrock Council has re-opened the doors to the Friendship Club, following a two-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Wellness event to support people with both learning disabilities and diabetes in mid and south Essex is back 

A SECOND wellness event is being held to help people with both learning disabilities and diabetes better understand and manage their condition.

Grays councillor calls for Belmont neighbourhood post box

CLLR Jane Pothecary has called for a post box to be installed in the Belmont Neighbourhood on London Road following concerns from local residents.

Thurrock revealed as an area having the fewest number of GPs in UK

GPs in some parts of the country are each responsible for more than 2,500 patients, while in other regions GPs care on average for 1,250 patients each.

Local health services over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend to help you stay well 

However you're celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend, make sure you know where you can go for local health care.   If you have an urgent...

Unite union warns airport chaos will last entire summer season

UNITE, which represents tens of thousands of aviation workers, expects that the delays at most major airports that occurred during the Easter holidays will...

Aveley by-pass officially re-named Lance Corporal Nicky Mason Way

AVELEY Bypass has been officially renamed Lance Corporal Nicky Mason Way in honour of Nicky Mason, who died aged 26 serving his country in Afghanistan in 2008.

Essex Police issue statement after Lee Balkwell Judicial Review

TODAY, a judgement has been handed down in the Judicial Review into the decision of Essex Police not to re-open the investigation into the death of Lee Balkwell. The court has dismissed the application by the claimant.

Platinum Jubilee: Details of beacon lighting in Purfleet-on-Thames

PURFLEET-on-Thames Community Forum has announced plans to light a Beacon for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee on the evening of Thursday, June 2, 2022. The Beacon...

Complete Commedia to bring new festival to Thurrock

THURROCK'S own professional theatre troupe, The Complete Commedia Company is embarking on an ambitious project to bring a new festival of theatre to the borough. Following the success of the Company’s Schoolyard Scenarios and A Christmas Carol in 2021, it brings an original piece of theatre to Horndon on the Hill for the annual Feast and Fayre in June. 

Police act swiftly to shut down unlicensed music event in Thurrock

TODAY, Sunday 29 May, Essex Police quickly responded to shut down and prevent an unlicensed music event that had been arranged to take place on Globe Industrial Estate in Little Thurrock.

Bin collections will continue through Jubilee bank holiday

THURROCK Council has announced that many of its waste crews will be working through next week's bank holiday, collecting general waste and recycling on both Jubilee Bank Holidays (Thursday, 2 June and Friday, 3 June), with garden waste collections moving to Saturday, 4 June.

Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness in the East of England

FUNDING has today (23 May) been awarded to 12 organisations across England with the aim of understanding how transport can play a role in helping people who are feeling lonely.

Essex Police and 999: Helping then to help you in an emergency

CAN you help to make sure police get emergency 999 help to those in our county who need us most? Every day at Essex Police...

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