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Meet Bo the ‘retail robot’ at intu Lakeside

AN online personal shopper service, where customers can buy as they watch, and a live-chat facility are two more new technologies being trialled with intu Lakeside shoppers this month

Essex Chamber of Commerce respond to first interest rate rise in ten years

THE CHIEF executive of the Essex Chamber of Commerce has responded to the news that for the first time in more than 10 years, the Bank of England has raised interest rates.

Thurrock man pleads guilty to twenty five sex offences

A MAN from Stanford-Hope has pled guilty to twenty five sex offences, many of which involved children.

New Thames Crossing proposals could affect 200 landowners in Thurrock

THURROCK Council has been notified this week that changes to the area impacted by the proposed Lower Thames Crossing – known as the ‘red line boundary’ has changed affecting 200 landowners.

Nominees announced for Thurrock Education Awards

THE NOMINATIONS have been announced for the Thurrock Education Awards.

£300 fine for lorry drivers who sleep in their cabs

RULES will be changed so lorry, bus and coach drivers who drive tired will be fined for every time they've done it in the last 28 days.

Purfleet Centre Regeneration Limited announce new partner

PURFLEET Centre Regeneration Limited ( PCRL ) is pleased to announce that Swan Housing Association is now the joint venture partner in PCRL for the delivery of a major £1bn housing led regeneration scheme at Purfleet in Thurrock.

Safer Essex Roads Partnership urges Thurrock pedestrians to focus on road safety as clocks go back

MORE than 1,000 adult pedestrians have been injured and 40 killed in road traffic collisions across Essex in the last three years.

Thurrock Council plan for £7 million upgrade of council offices

PLANS for a £7 million refurbishment of the Thurrock Council offices are set to be put forward by the ruling Conservative administration.

Thurrock Council apologise over incorrect rent letters

"Thurrock Council would like to apologise after some housing tenants received letters this week giving incorrect rent information.

Grays woman Teresa Joanne Page is missing

HAVE you seen Teresa Joanne Page, who is missing from her home in Grays?

Large number of trains cancelled by C2C

IT appears to be a difficult time for C@C this evening with a large number of trains cancelled.

Thurrock mother who lost her son over gambling debts welcomes plans over Fixed Odds Betting Terminals

THE mother of much-loved Oliver Scott who took his own life after getting into financial difficulties has welcomed proposals to reduce the stakes for controversial fixed odd terminals.

Annual ‘Forget-Me-Not’ service of remembrance and thanksgiving

BEREAVEMENT midwives and the chaplains at Basildon University Hospital are preparing for the annual ‘forget-me-not’ service for those who have experienced baby loss.

New £1 million investment in furniture distribution centre in Thurrock

A £1m-plus investment in a new, purpose-built distribution centre in Thurrock is the first phase of a strategic development plan from International Decorative Surfaces...

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