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Half of all GPs to retire in next three years says report

HALF of all GPs and a quarter of nurses are set to retire from practices in mid and south Essex in the next three years – adding further to the workforce pressures of one of the most challenged primary care systems in the country.

Grays Launderette Trial: Third man pleads guilty

A THIRD man has pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and possessing an imitation firearm while committing an offence following the death of a man at a Grays laundrette.

Lakeside store survives as House of Fraser set to close 31 stores

DEPARTMENT store chain House of Fraser is to close 31 of its 59 shops, affecting 6,000 jobs, as part of a rescue deal reports...

Kinetika celebrates Inspirational Women with Flags for PROCESSIONS

RENOWNED Thurrock-based international outdoor arts company Kinetika will be taking part in a mass participation artwork when it joins PROCESSIONS London on Sunday 10 June to mark the centenary of the first British women gaining the right to vote.

Thursday Traffic and Travel: Severe delays on M25

THERE are long delays on the M25 in Essex between J29 (Romford / Basildon) and J30 (Grays / Dartford Crossing) due to an incident closing 1 lane.

Get on board the c2c Networking Express on 21 June 2018

ON 21 June 2018, Essex Chambers, in association with c2c, Holiday Inn Basildon, Radio Essex, and South Essex College, are on track to have another great networking event

South Ockendon man charged with driving offences after allegedly crashing into house

A MAN has been charged following a series of driving offences in Colchester.

Thurrock Local History Society-Old Thurrock in Photographs

WE were disappointed that our speaker for our May meeting was unable to attend but our Chairman Susan Yates ably stepped into the breach at the last minute and gave us a tour across Thurrock in old photographs, with a tale to tell for each one.

Thurrock Independents lay down their ground rules over plans for 32,000 homes in Thurrock

ON the 25th July the next stage of the local plan will go before Full Council. The Conservative Council have insisted that the local plan will allocate sites for 32,000 homes to be built in Thurrock. Thurrock Independents will not agree to any plan that doesn’t commit to safeguarding the interests of Thurrock residents.

MP Stephen Metcalfe champions Danielle Jones case in “No body, no parole” campaign

SOUTH Basildon and East Thurrock MP, Stephen Metcalfe rose on the floor of the House of Commons to question the Minister for Justice on...

Travellers move on to land near Palmer’s College

THE SUMMER of cat and mouse between travellers and the authorities continues as travellers have moved to land close to Palmer's College in Grays. YT...

Three arrested after woman attacked in Purfleet

POLICE Officers were called to a disturbance on London Road, Purfleet, just after 4.15pm yesterday, Monday, June 6.

Thurrock Council launches TuckIN scheme

ON Thursday 24 May Thurrock Council launched a new scheme to provide more choice when eating out for people who want to lead healthier...

Thurrock Mind awarded Queens Award for Voluntary Services

THURROCK Mind have been awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Services. Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, Lord Lieutenant of Essex said: “The 200 volunteers of Thurrock Mind...

South Ockendon man who threatened neighbours sentenced

A MAN who spent Christmas in police cells appeared before Basildon Crown Court on Friday, June 1 to face sentencing. Serge Mbuyi, 31, of Galey...

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