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