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New Streamlined Thurrock Council cabinet unveiled in troubled borough

TODAY (29 September 2022), Cllr Mark Coxshall announced his new team at Thurrock Council. Coming into the Cabinet today is Cllr Graham Snell who represents...

RSPCA appeal after poorly lurcher is abandoned in Tilbury with burst tumour

THE RSPCA is appealing for information after a lurcher was found abandoned with a burst tumour in Tilbury.

Summer Reading Challenge volunteers celebrated at special event

VOLUNTEERS who supported this year’s Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge were celebrated at a special event on Tuesday 27 September.

Bank launches emergency intervention in markets after Chancellor mini-budget

AS the Governor said in his statement on Monday, the Bank is monitoring developments in financial markets very closely in light of the significant repricing of UK and global financial assets.

Thurrock Council announce waste collection refresh

AFTER a number of issues with bin collections, Thurrock Council has decided to hit the refresh button to get back on track.

Survey of Thurrock’s housing stock shows a number not fit for living in

A SURVEY of Thurrock’s housing stock has shown ten per cent of the homes surveyed have damp and mould and five properties were virtually unfit for human habitation.

New course at South Essex College aims to provide next generation of police officers

A new course at South Essex College is aiming to provide the next generation of police officers in Essex.

Ambulance chief says service will recruit 60 advanced paramedics in bid to cut shocking waiting times

SIXTY advanced paramedics are being recruited into the East of England Ambulance Service to help bring down the number of people needing to be...

Fuel protesters who trespassed West Thurrock terminal and chained themselves are fined

FIFTEEN people who caused disruption in Thurrock in April when they were protesting against the government's policy on fuel extraction have been convicted and fined.

Ormiston Park Academy set to host Open Evening

ON Thursday 6th October, Ormiston Park Academy will be hosting an open evening from 5.00-8.00pm. 

Police Now academy: Sasskia Roberts begins her training to become a neighbourhood police officer

SASSKIA Roberts launched her career as a neighbourhood police officer last week, as one of 148 new officers on Police Now’s National Graduate Leadership...

Business energy prices to be cut by half expected levels

ENERGY bills for UK businesses will be cut by around half their predicted level this winter under a huge government support package reports the BBC.

Fire crews tackle house blaze in Corringham

ON arrival at Norton Close crews confirmed that an initial shed fire had affected three properties after spreading along a garden fence and through the roof space.

Final go ahead for new Orsett Heath Academy

A MUCH-needed new school with a sports pitch “the size of Twickenham” will finally get underway after receiving its final seal of approval. Planning officers...

Essex Police’s role in Operation London Bridge

CHIEF Constable BJ Harrington QPM has paid tribute to the officers and staff of Essex Police who have worked tirelessly around the clock following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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