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Council set out vision for libraries over next four years

ESSEX’S new £2.4m plan for libraries across the county has been set out, alongside a promise to keep them all open. The ‘vision’ focusing on three main pillars over the next four years is set to be agreed next week.

South Ockendon solar farm gets the green light

A SOLAR farm which could power more than 16,000 homes could get the go ahead.

Oven fire in East Tilbury

ESSEX Firefighters were called to an oven fire in East Tilbury this afternoon (Wednesday).

Proposals for new primary school in Aveley

A NEW primary school planned for green belt land in Aveley is recommended for approval.

NHS East of England ambulances face ’20 hour delays’

THE East of England Ambulance Service is taking up to 20 hours to reach some non-critical patients, staff said reports the BBC.

Thurrock Conservatives welcome over £2.3m in funding to Level Up Thurrock

THURROCK is to receive £2,376,355 from the Conservative Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to help level up the community – from regenerating run-down high streets to fighting anti-social behaviour.

Amazon Tilbury lend support to Changing Pathway charity

AN Essex women and children's charity has received a £1,000 donation from the team at Amazon in Tilbury.

Eleven charged over fuel protests in Thurrock

ESSEX Police have charged 11 people with aggravated trespass following protests in Thurrock.

Flat Irons Field – has the council spent the money meant ffor the children of Chadwell?

LAST July the council listed a parcel of land opposite Cole Avenue as an asset for sale and, despite local councillor Sara Muldowney's objections,...

HMRC customers in Thurrock encouraged to check out financial support available to them

HMRC customers in the East of England encouraged to check out financial support available to them.

Further 15 people arrested overnight after trespassing incident in Thurrock.

A FURTHER 15 people have been arrested overnight after a trespassing incident at a site in Thurrock. Each of the people have been arrested on...

Fuel protests: Police make a further nine arrests

IN the last 24 hours Essex Police have made a further nine arrests following protests in Thurrock.

Households will no longer have to pay to get rid of DIY waste under plans set out by government

HOUSEHOLDS will no longer have to pay to get rid of DIY waste under plans set out by government to change the rules that currently allows some Local Authorities to charge for DIY waste from households.

Thousands of barristers take action over legal aid

NEARLY 2,500 barristers who are essential to the criminal justice system in England and Wales are starting industrial action over concerns about legal aid funding reports the BBC.

Police seize off road bikes on Davy Down

ESSEX Police attended Davey Down nature reserve after reports of off road bikes racing and scaring dog walkers. Officers stopped 25 persons with 13...

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