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Record numbers spent more than half a day in A&Es waiting for a bed

A RECORD number of people spent more than half a day in Essex A&Es waiting for a ward bed to free up last month.

It’s a Big Weekend for getting your Covid jab in Thurrock

MORE pre-bookable and walk-in Covid vaccine appointment slots are being made available in Essex this coming weekend. This follows the latest announcement that 40 – 49 year olds can now receive a Covid booster jab, six months after their second dose. 16 and 17 year olds can also now receive a second dose 12 weeks after their first dose.

HMRC urges shoppers to be aware of post Brexit changes before key Christmas shopping dates

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday a few days away and more people shopping online to grab a bargain, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)...

Number of domestic abuse-related crimes in England and Wales rose by 6%

FIGURES have revealed the number of domestic abuse-related crimes in England and Wales rose by 6% in the year ending March 2021, according to the ONS.

New homelessness strategy sees out-of borough temporary accommodation plummet

THURROCK Cllr Spillman has hailed the success of the Council's new homelessness provision strategy. The strategy has seen out-of borough temporary housing placement fall by over two thirds during the first half of the 2021/2022 municipal year.

Free Christmas Carol show in Thurrock

A (Commedia) Christmas Carol Friday 10 December 7pm – St Cedd's Church, Stifford Clays, RM16 2APFriday 17 December 7pm – St Giles and All Saints...

Plans for Thurrock Innovation Centre submitted

PRELIMINARY plans for a Thurrock Innovation and Technology Centre have been submitted. Eurovia UK Ltd wants to build a two storey office block and laboratory on land off Burnley Road, West Thurrock.

St. Luke’s Hospice van and tools stolen

LOCAL charity St. Luke's Hospice has suffered the theft of an essential Transit van and maintenance tools.

Man rescued from cherry picker in Chafford Hundred

ESSEX Firefighters rescued a man from a 15 metre high cherry picker today after it malfunctioned in John William Close, Chafford Hundred. Crews from Grays...

Shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse

EAST of England shopworkers speak out about violence, threats and abuse – Usdaw urges retail staff not to suffer in silence. To highlight the annual...

M and S Lakeside set to host FAO Schwarz

M&S THURROCK has been chosen to host FAO Schwarz (famed for unique toys, life-sized plushes and interactive experiences) in its store to prepare for the festive season. This announcement comes as M&S launches the new offering in 20 stores across the UK and on M&S.com.

Thurrock Labour bid to save Adult Community College and Grangewaters

THURROCK councillors are trying to save two centres marked for disposal in a fire-sale of property to help fill a £34.3million deficit over the next two years reports the LDRS.

Thurrock Council apologises for year’s wait to fix crossing

THURROCK Council has apologised to a blind man for taking a year to fix a pedestrian crossing near his home.

Another Brexit bonus? Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK

AMAZON will stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the UK from 19 January, the online retail giant has said reports the BBC. It said...

Fire crews called to house fire in Corringham

FIRE Crews were called to a house fire in Corringham , after an electrical fault caused a fire in a bedroom.

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