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Unlet garages in Thurrock searched and vehicle seized

AN ongoing joint operation between Thurrock Council and Essex Police to tackle illicit use of unlet council garages saw 89 garages searched and one...

Funding boost for NHS dentistry but needs to be just the start for service in crisis

THE British Dental Association has said new funds allocated to NHS dentistry represent much-needed progress but warned the time-limited package can only be the start when it comes to rebuilding the service and tackling an unprecedented backlog.

Four million still to file ahead of Self Assessment deadline

FOUR million customers are yet to submit their completed Self Assessment tax return and pay any tax owed ahead of the deadline on 31...

Lakeside collaborates with social media star Lauren Jumps to promote fitness fashion at

TO kick off the year, Lakeside welcomed rising social media star, known publicly as ‘Lauren Jumps’, to the centre for their first exciting collaboration...

Thurrock Council meeting changes venue

FOLLOWING issues in the supply chain and contractor workforce linked to the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent spread of the omicron variant it will unfortunately not be possible to hold this month's Full Council meeting in the new Chamber in the newly built part of the Civic Offices.

Orsett Primary School Achieves ‘Good’ Report in latest Ofsted inspection

LAST week, it was announced that Orsett Church of England Primary School in Essex has received a ‘Good’ rating from the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted), who visited the school in late November. 

Thurrock Conservatives call time on rough sleeping

THURROCK'S Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Luke Spillman, has confirmed that there is no longer any necessity for any Thurrock resident to rough sleep on the streets of the borough. Help is at hand for every single rough sleeper who wants to get off the street and into accommodation. 

Police probe moped theft as thieves escape in Grays

FIVE suspected thieves climbed onto a single moped and rode off after being stopped by police.

Belhus CC object to Ockendon REC car parking charges

BELHUS CC object to Ockendon REC car parking charges

New course offer at Thurrock Adult Community College

THURROCK Adult Community College has launched a diverse and exciting 2022 Course Offer with training and development opportunities to engage residents of all ages and abilities.

Cory acquires East London-based recycling and waste management company 

CORY, one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies, has today announced the acquisition of McGrath Group, an independent recycling and waste management company based in Barking, East London. McGrath Group’s facilities include a waste transfer station which currently receives more than 300,000 tonnes of recyclable and non-recyclable waste per annum, a wharf, and a materials recycling facility (MRF). 

Ormiston Park Academy students learn from broadcasting experts about the power of storytelling

STUDENTS at Ormiston Park Academy, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), took part in an exciting opportunity to learn about storytelling from experts at the BBC.

Essex: 58 drivers caught distracted at wheel more than once

ESSEX had the fourth highest number of drivers caught multiple times distracted at the wheel over the past four years, figures reveal.

Lack of lateral flow tests in schools putting staff and children at risk, says UNISON

NEARLY a third (32%) of school ​support ​and nursery staff say their employers are unable to provide them with enough lateral flow tests to do ​the recommended twice-weekly checks, says UNISON today (Thursday).

Inflation: Cost of living rises at fastest pace for 30 years

THE cost of living rose at its fastest pace in nearly 30 years in the 12 months to December, driven mainly by higher food and energy bills reports the BBC.

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