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Former Essex Fire Boss given secret payout

AN ESSEX chief fire officer mysteriously sacked has been given an undisclosed financial settlement reports the BBC. David Johnson was suspended as Essex's chief fire...

Essex Savers goes bust

THE Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has stepped in to protect members of Essex Savers net Credit Union Limited; which has stopped trading and is now in default. This means it cannot re-pay deposits to its 5000 members.

Labour announce candidate for Ockendon By-election

NOW the Tories are trying to push Thurrock’s NHS over the brink by closing Orsett Hospital. As a local resident I know how vital Orsett Hospital is to the people of Ockendon and I am standing in this by-election to send the Tories a clear message – keep your hands off our hospital!”

Thurrock Independents announce candidate to fight Ockendon By-Election

THE Thurrock Independents (formerly UKIP) have announced that party Chairman Allen Mayes will be the candidate for the upcoming By-Election in Ockendon on Thursday...

Could you get free double glazing from Highways England?

AROUND 400 homeowners in the East who live near motorways or major A roads could soon get free double glazing to reduce noise levels.

Kick start a career in Health and Social Care at Thurrock Adult Community College

TAKE the opportunity to join a part-time adult learning qualification course at Thurrock's Adult Community College in Grays and kick-start a fulfilling career in the caring professions.

Blogspot: What’s wrong with Rightmove?

Blogspot by Paul Tobias-Gibbens M and P Estates http://www.mpestates.co.uk THERE'S no question about it, buyers visit Rightmove and Zoopla/ because they provide easily-searched access to properties currently...

South Ockendon man pleads guilty to possessing child abuse films

A MAN from South Ockendon has pleaded guilty to possessing images of child abuse on his computer.

Plans to clean up Thurrock’s war memorials

THURROCK Council, in consultation with the Royal British Legion Society (RBLS) and the World War One Commemorative Events Committee, will be replacing two trees near the Grays Cenotaph with new lower level planting.

£96K coding grant for Thurrock students

'BELONG, Believe, Achieve' is a series of profiles showcasing inspiring students and staff at the University of East London. Each week, we bring you a new story about someone in our amazing community.

Police charge man with assault on woman outside Co-Op in Stanford-le-Hope

ESSEX Police have charged a man with theft, possession of drugs and two counts of assault following an incident in Stanford-le-Hope.

Purfleet woman fined heavily for selling fake goods

A PURFLEET woman has been fined £780 for selling fake designer goods.

Grays launderette murder investigation: Two charged

ESSEX Police have charged two people on suspicion of aggravated burglary following an incident at a laundrette in Grays.

Tilbury nursery highly praised by Ofsted

A TILBURY nursery has been highly praised by Ofsted.

Are mid-earners locked out of buying a house in Thurrock?

THE extent to which young people are locked out of the British housing market has been revealed in new figures from economists reports the...

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