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Compulsory facemarks will be axed from next week (and from schools tomorrow)

THE Prime Minister said that ‘from now’ the Government’s work from home guidance will no longer apply. 

Chadwell councillor disgusted at safety measures vandalism on Orsett Heath footpath

BARRIERS that were recently installed on footpath 95, Greyhound Lane to protect residents from irresponsible off-road motorbikes and quadbikes riders,  have again been damaged....

Ringleader jailed in Belgium for Grays lorry deaths

A BELGIAN court has sentenced a Vietnamese man to 15 years in prison after ruling that he was the ringleader of a gang that...

Magistrates to get more powers to jail criminals for longer

MAGISTRATES in England and Wales will be able to jail criminals for twice as long as they currently can, under plans to clear court backlogs reports the BBC.

Pay rises fail to keep up with the cost of living

AVERAGE pay rises are failing to keep up with the rise in the cost of living, the latest official statistics show reports the BBC.

Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Thameside Complex

A SPECIAL celebratory event will take place on Saturday 22 January to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Thameside Complex.

Thames Crossing Action Group: Call to pause Lower Thames

THAMES Crossing Action Group (TCAG) have today written to Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps MP, welcoming ’his announcement to pause the rollout of new Smart Motorways and have called on him to extend this pause to the Lower Thames Crossing.

Covid: East of England NHS under extreme pressure, medical boss says

A MEDICAL director said the NHS was “under extreme pressure” due to Omicron reports the BBC. Dr Sean O’Kelly, regional medical director for the East...

USP College graded “Good” by Ofsted

USP College has been awarded an overall grading of Good from Ofsted following the inspection carried out between 9 and 12 November 2021.

Still time for Thurrock schools to take part in NSPCC Maths fun fundraising day

ON February 4, schools across the UK will come together for a day filled with fun educational maths activities, as part of the NSPCC’s Number Day.

Grays councillors and residents welcome improved street lighting following community campaign

FOLLOWING a community campaign to repair scores of street lights at Seabrooke Rise in Grays, local councillors and residents have welcomed the improvements so far and called on Thurrock Council to never let it get into that state of disrepair ever again. 

Clean-up days along the river shore from Rainham to Tilbury

A PROGRAMME of events has been drawn up stretching from Rainham to Tilbury as members of the local communities along the Thames are invited to help clean up their areas.

Fire crews obstructed by parked cars as they attend fire in Chadwell St Mary

FIRE Crews were called to Courtney Road, Chadwell St Mary at 3:25am after reports of bushes on fire.

Letter to Editor: The crisis over staff shortages in NHS

Dear Editor, YOUR readers will be aware of the well-documented pressures currently being experienced in health services both locally and nationally.   Our members, providing frontline nursing...

Thurrock Labour Leader calls on Cllr Gledhill to condemn Prime Minister’s actions

THURROCK Labour Leader, John Kent, calls on Cllr Gledhill to condemn Prime Minister's actions

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