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Beacon set to be installed on Bulphan for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

A TOWERING beacon is set to be installed in Bulphan Recreation Ground to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

South Ockendon: Charges following drugs and weapons raids

TWO people have been charged as part on an investigation into drugs and weapons offences.

Covid booster jabs to be offered to all adults after three months, and over-12s to receive second doses

ALL adults will be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine in the coming months after the Government’s scientific advisers called for the rollout to be sped up to stop a deadly wave of the Omicron variant hitting the UK reports The Independent.

Essex Police’s promise to tackle violence against women and girls

ESSEX Police are working with organisations across the county to tackle violence against women and girls in Essex.

Covid: Face masks to be compulsory in England from Tuesday, says Health Secretary

HEALTH Secretary Sajid Javid has said face masks will be compulsory in shops and on public transport in England from Tuesday in response to the new Omicron variant.

No festive fun for Santa’s helpers at Christmas events

THE thought of meeting a real-life reindeer at a Christmas event is exciting for people of all ages, but the animal welfare charity is concerned that these complex creatures could be suffering.

Seventeen arrests at Amazon protest in Tilbury

A TOTAL of 17 people have been arrested after a protest took place near to an Amazon depot in Tilbury this morning.

St Mary’s pupils win Tilbury competition

TWO young and talented competition winners were presented with prizes by Tilbury Towns Fund Board last week at Civic Square, Tilbury.

Leatherland Lodge Care Home receives Mayor’s certificate of recognition

LEATHERLAND Lodge are honoured to receive the Mayor's Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor of Thurrock, Councillor Sue Shinnick. The award was presented to Kerry Cooper, Home Manager.

Amateur boxing linked to increased risk of brain impairment and early onset of dementia

AMATEUR boxing is associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and earlier onset of dementia, according to a study carried out by Cardiff University.

Extinction Rebellion activists target Amazon distribution centre in Tilbury

CLIMATE change activists have blocked Amazon distribution centres in the UK on Black Friday, the retail giant's busiest day of the year.

Thurrock Council Leader joins colleagues and Essex Police on collaborative fly-tipping operation

ON Friday (19 November), the Leader of Thurrock Council, Cllr Rob Gledhill, joined the council’s Environment Enforcement Team working alongside Thurrock Essex Police Team and Rural Engagement Team to crackdown on fly-tipping across the borough.

Report highlights successes of Thurrock Council’s Central Services

INTRODUCING the new Thurrock On-Line service for residents to easily interact with the council and supporting officers to work in smarter and more efficient ways are just some of the achievements highlighted in a recent report.

Investigation after teenage girl assaulted in South Ockendon

CAN you help detectives investigating an incident in the Aveley/South Ockenden area?

Thurrock Council may need sponsor for disabled children’s play scheme

THURROCK Council may look at bringing in a sponsor for a summer playscheme for disabled children reports the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

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