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Health hubs that were set to replace Orsett Hospital at risk of not happening

THE four medical centres that residents were told would replace Orsett Hospital are in jeopardy because of “affordability issues”, a report has revealed.

Blum Director delivers talk to Interior Design students

Blum Director delivers talk to Interior Design students Interior Design students from South Essex College University Centre were treated to a talk from David Sanders,...

intu Lakeside: Inventors unite to solve “impossible to buy” Christmas conundrums

INVENTORS UNITE TO SOLVE ‘IMPOSSIBLE-TO-BUY’ CHRISTMAS CONUNDRUMS ‘Impossible’ inventions created for Christmas shoppers at intu Lakeside. Essex locals spend 25 hours trying to find the...

Assault and robbery at Apple shop in Lakeside

Essex Police would like to talk to them about the theft of phones from Apple in Lakeside Shopping Centre on Sunday, November 11, at around 4.30pm.

Corringham landowner in a mess after failure to comply with planning notice over alleged cesspit

A LANDOWNER in Corringham has been fined after failing to comply with a planning notice, sending a clear message that Thurrock Council will not tolerate planning breaches.

Amazon’s Tilbury team enjoy fun-filled Black Friday

FANCY dress, top tunes and a tunnel of high fives were just some of the fun activities on offer this week at Amazon in Tilbury as the team held a big celebration to mark Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

South Ockendon: Bikers wanted after criminal damage in Fen Farm Lane

ESSEX Police would like to talk to them about reports of anti-social riding and criminal damage in Fen Farm Lane, South Ockendon, at around 1.30pm on Monday, November 12.

Christmas lights switched on in Grays

A LARGE crowd swamped Grays High Street for an afternoon of fun and festivites as the town’s Christmas lights were switched on on Saturday. Borough...

Sammons leaps to her third party in a year as East Tilbury councillor defects to Tories

WE feel deeply sorry for the residents of East Tilbury who put their faith in Cllr Sammons. Cllr Sammons has really let people down today."

Thurrock’s Open Door secure £75k grant from Lloyds Bank Foundation

THURROCK-based charity Open Door is set to consolidate its successful pilot project supporting young care leavers in Essex after securing a £75,000 grant from...

Thurrock Councillors continue to clash over Orsett Hospital

THERE is a “real fear” that plans to close Orsett Hospital and overhaul healthcare across Essex are not right, the chair of Thurrock’s health scrutiny committee has warned.

Man charged with rape after attack in Chadwell St Mary

ESSEX Police have charged a man with rape, attempted rape and criminal damage following an incident in Chadwell St Mary.

Early Christmas present for shoppers and businesses as council announces free Saturday parking throughout December

SHOPPERS and businesses in Thurrock have received a welcome boost after Thurrock Council announced local parking will be free every Saturday in December.

Grays Co-Op shoppers praised for charity donations

GRAYS shoppers have been praised for their donations to a local charity. A spokesperson said: "A very big Thurrock Contact the Elderly thank you to...

Former Ukip councillor joins Thurrock Conservatives

Statement from Thurrock Independent Party. "Last night, Belhus councillor, Angela Lawrence informed us of her intention to leave the group and join the Conservative Party"....

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