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Great improvement in health checks for Thurrock residents with learning disabilities

IN Thurrock, the number of people with a learning disability who had a health check went up by 32 per cent in one year. By the end of 2016/17, 72 per cent of eligible people listed by their GP practice as having a learning disability had an annual health check – up from 40 per cent the year before.

Thurrock Labour concern over huge Tory council tax hike

Labour concern over huge Tory council tax hike THURROCK Tory councillors laughed and joked this month as they prepared to unleash one of the biggest...

Van stolen from South Ockendon

A VAN was stolen from South Ockendon on Wednesday night.

Lansdowne Primary work with Premier League programme

STAFF and pupils from Lansdowne Primary Academy have been working closely with the Premier League Stars Programme over the past year. The programme provides...

Council tax for Thurrock residents set to soar by “at least” 5%

COUNCIL Tax for Thurrock residents is set to soar by 5% in April. The Conservative-led administration at Thurrock Council recommended the proposals at a Cabinet...

Thurrock Council pledge to “Spend, spend, spend”

THE TORY-led administration at Thurrock Council announced a massive spending splurge in order to clean up the borough as well as fight anti-social behaviour. The...

Community invited for cheese and wine at Hardie Park AGM

LOCAL charity Friends of Hardie Park will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 23rd January at Hardie Park Cafe, Hardie Road.

Thursday Traffic and Travel

ALL your traffic and travel in and around Thurrock for Thursday January 11th, 2017.

Opportunity for Thurrock students interested in career in energy

THURROCK school students interested in careers in energy are being offered the chance to take part in a scheme to raise awareness of the range of jobs available in the industry.

Thurrock Council apologise over state of bins in Bonnygate Park

THURROCK Council has apologised over the state of "dog bins" in a park in South Ockendon.

Firearm seen at disturbance in Clarence Road, Grays

ESSEX Police are appealing for information after a man was reportedly carrying what appeared to be a firearm during a disturbance in Grays.

Police appeal after “scrambler biker” seriously injured in Purfleet smash

POLICE are continuing to appeal for information following a collision in London Road, Purfleet, yesterday (Tuesday, January 9).

Woman wanted after theft from Tilbury store

ESSEX Police would like to talk to Paula Cavnnagh, 50, in connection with a theft from the store in Tilbury.

Health boss hits back at “secret plans” over Orsett Hospital

A TOP health boss in Thurrock has denied that a consultation on whether to close Orsett Hospital is being conducted in secret.

Man with serious head injuries after serious road collision on London Road in Purfleet

ESSEX Firefighters were called to assist at the scene of a road traffic collision on London Road in Purfleet.

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