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Questions raised over jobs bonus from Lower Thames Crossing

THE number of jobs Thurrock will benefit from during the Lower Thames Crossing construction is unclear a consultant has claimed.

Essex Police tell e-scooter owners: Don’t drink and drive

AN e-scooter is not an alternative to a taxi after a night out: don’t get caught out, know the law before you hop on...

Purfleet woman who ‘nudged’ Insulate Britain protester with 4X4 charged with assault

A WOMAN who allegedly nudged an Insulate Britain protester with her Range Rover to try and move her out of the road in Thurrock has been charged with assault reports LBC.

Thurrock Council partners with Beam to support homeless residents

THIS Christmas, Thurrock Council has launched a ground-breaking pilot scheme to support homeless residents back into work.

Boost for Thames Estuary freeport opens for business as ‘hub of innovation’

THAMES Freeport has opened for business with the expectation that it will create 21,000 skilled jobs and attract £4.5bn of new investment to the area east of London.

Bulphan: Court issues half-a-million pound confiscation order for unplanned development

A MAN who set-up a self-storage business on green belt land in Bulphan, without planning permission, has been ordered to repay £553,772 in illegal profits taken from the business.

USP College students become Members of European Parliament

TEN USP College students got the chance to become virtual youth Members of the European Parliament for the day, on 10 December, when they joined the Euroscola event.

#GiveAGift wraps up in time for Christmas

MORE than 2,000 presents have been donated for children and young people in need across the borough as part of Thurrock Council's award winning Give a Gift initiative this year.

Fire Brigades Union response to HMICFRS State of Fire report

THE Fire Brigades Union has responded to the Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services State of Fire and Rescue 2021 report.

Has Thurrock council jumped the gun with plans to move Grays library?

THE leader of Thurrock Council’s Labour group, John Kent, has called for a pause to all proposals to move the Central Library from the Thameside Complex in Grays.

Essex Air Ambulance marks 1,000 days of carrying blood

THIS week marks a milestone at Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) as it reaches 1,000 days carrying blood on board its helicopters and rapid response vehicles.

Thurrock Council defend business strategy as financial woes continue

THURROCK Council has defended its financial management saying the borough would have been worse off without the heavily criticised investments administrations had made over several years.

Asda offer 10% discount to Thurrock’s blue light heroes

ASDA is delighted to announce that, in recognition of the amazing work that they do each day to keep everyone safe, they are now...

Amazon announces opening of new delivery station in West Thurrock in time for Christmas

AMAZON Logistics has announced that its new delivery station in West Thurrock has opened ahead of the festive shopping period. The 10,000 square metre building is now fully operational, serving customers across West Thurrock.

Thurrock Labour slam proposals for car park increases

THURROCK Labour councillors have slammed Conservative proposals for inflation busting increases to parking charges as a barrier to residents visiting parks and damaging to local businesses.

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