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Learning disability health checks still "far too low"

HEALTH leaders were less than impressed after expecting to hear the latest health check figures for people with learning disabilities to find the report empty of detail.

Thurrock Council is on the look-out for new health services

HEALTH and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny committee agreed to look at re-commissioning three new service including; the Healthy Lifestyles Service, Adults Substance Misuse Treatment Service and the Carers Support, Information and Advice service.

Appeal after Huskey dog hit on the A13.

A THURROCK family are looking for more information on an incident which took place on the 15th Sept(Friday) at aproximately 9:30-10am on the A13 stretch before the M25 junction.

New cardiac arrest service at The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre in line for national award

A NEW service to improve after-care for patients who have had a cardiac arrest has been short-listed for a prestigious national award. The CARE (Care After REsuscitation) clinic was set up at The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) at Basildon University Hospital to help patients who suffer anxiety and depression following the shock and trauma of a cardiac arrest.

Police being inquiries after incident at Grays Railway Station

YT has received a report of police activity at Grays railway station. We understand that police have sealed off the Southend-bound side of the station.

Part of Tilbury Power station demolished

PART of Tilbury Power Station was demolished today (Thursday). A distinctive coal junction tower was part of a controlled explosion at just after 2pm.

SEAT puts shoppers in the driving seat at intu Lakeside

intu has signed up SEAT's first shopping centre retail store, which will combine showrooming and digital technology to drive brand awareness among intu Lakeside's 26 million customers.

UKIP call for by-election after former councillor defects

THURROCK UKIP has called for a by-election after the council who was elected on a UKIP ticket defected to the Conservatives.

Motorcyclist dies in collision near Orsett

A man has died following a road traffic collision in Stanford Road, A1013 Orsett. Police were contacted shortly before 3.30pm today, Wednesday September 21, with reports of a collision involving a Suzuki motorbike and a Citroen C3 at the junction with Baker Street.

Gateway Academy scoops prestigious international award

THE Gateway Academy in Tilbury has been awarded the British Council's prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom.

Chafford Hundred Sainsbury’s couple "Brave the shave"

A HUSBAND and wife team raised hundreds for charity by having their hair cut off in Sainsburys.

Thurrock Council park boss pleased with clean it campaign

THURROCK'S environment portfolio holder is delighted with the progress teams are making with cutting green spaces in the borough.

Police investigation into sexual assault allegation against Ukip’s Tim Aker continues

AN investigation into a complaint of a sexual assault made against UKIP councillor and MEP, Tim Aker continues.

Missing Grays woman Carly Ockendon found

ESSEX Police are appealing for the public's help to find Carly Ockendon, who is missing from her home in Grays.

Grays woman Kelly Martin jailed for seven months for urinating on war memorial

A GRAYS woman who twice urinated against a war memorial has been jailed for outraging public decency. reports the BBC.

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