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MP Jackie Doyle-Price slams “conflict of rights” on gender identification

MPs have criticised ministers for stalling on plans to make it easier to change gender reports the Daily Mail.

Essex Police: Sixty-nine new officers begin their careers

SIXTY-nine new officers have started work in your communities after passing out on Friday.The 35 men and 34 women took their oath to join...

Covid: Rishi Sunak announces £1bn fund for businesses

CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak has set out a £1bn fund to help businesses hit by the rise in Covid cases, including the leisure and hospitality sector reports the BBC.

USP College students work on Cop26 PR strategy

TWO USP College students have been working on important national public relations projects during their Industry Placement, including the Cop26 Climate Change Strategy for Schools campaign.

Health: Help is on hand for those feeling under the weather this winter

HEALTH: Help is on hand for those feeling under the weather this winter

Thurrock Council extends Public Space Protection Order against car cruisers

THURROCK Council is extending the previously successful Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) against car cruisers in West Thurrock.

Covid: Pubs and restaurants warn time running out to help

THE chancellor needs to “get his act together” and provide support for struggling hospitality businesses, the boss of two restaurant chains has said reports...

Stanford Conservatives welcome removal of trial speed bumps from London Road

STANFORD West Conservatives have reacted positively to news that the speed bumps and reduced speed limit down London Road in Stanford-le-Hope are to be...

South Ockendon: Men convicted of attempted murder

TWO men have been found guilty of trying to kill another man who was chased, hit by a car, and attacked with machetes. Another man...

Grays children with additional needs receive gifts from the Bluewater Giving Tree

TYLER and Anabella Semple from Grays are receiving gifts this year from the Bluewater Giving Tree, thanks to a partnership with Kent charity Tree of Hope.

Lakeside store helps sprinkle a little festive magic for local children and families

AFTER a tough year for children, young people and families in Thurrock, the team at Specsavers Lakeside wanted to do something to sprinkle a little magic over their festive season.

Amazon’s Tilbury team celebrate festive season with fun and games

EMPLOYEES at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury are enjoying two months of fun, games and events in celebration of the festive season and the countdown to Christmas.

Woman dies in fatal collision near Horndon-on-the-Hill

FOLLOWING a serious collision involving three vehicles last night on the B1007, near Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex Police are now in position to confirm a 46-year-old woman has sadly died.

Grays councillors welcome news of Parker Road green space consultation

FOLLOWING a campaign started in the summer to award 'Green Space Designation' to Parker Road Recreational Park in Grays, Councillors Kerin, Pothecary and Fish have welcomed the news that a consultation and engagement process is to begin in the new year.

Thurrock Labour demand Tory answers on “shambolic” A13 Delays

THURROCK Labour have reacted with anger to the news that the disruption to the Orsett Cock could continue well into May 2022.

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