FAMILY doctors in England have taken a step towards industrial action as part of an escalating row with Health Secretary Sajid Javid over plans to boost the number of face-to-face appointments reports the BBC.
THE £1.3bn regeneration of Purfleet-on-Thames town centre was one of 53 strategic investment opportunities promoted by the UK government at its Global Investment Summit yesterday, and features in the Department for International Trade's new Investment Atlas, which is designed to encourage overseas investment into British infrastructure and nationally significant projects.
CHILDREN sent to Thurrock by social services in London boroughs are contributing to rising crime a councillor has said.
Barry Johnson, councillor responsible for education...
A SHORTAGE of hauliers and associated issues with logistics have led to some businesses reporting difficulties importing and exporting and may be leading to some consumers reporting not being able to find certain items in shops.
BLACKSHOTS councillors Ben Maney and Joy Resell have welcomed the announcement that Thurrock Council is set to consult on the future of Blackshots high rise flats, with views being sought from residents on whether the blocks should be demolished.
SENIOR Thurrock Council officers were left embarrassed after a bureaucratic bungle that meant the authority's cabinet meeting was cancelled moments before it was due...
A PRACTICE nurse in Benfleet is calling for more individuals living with type 2 diabetes to seek support to better manage their weight, following a successful reduction in symptoms among existing patients.
THOUSANDS more HGV deliveries could be made each month in the UK under Government plans to help bolster the country’s supply chains by temporarily extending so-called ‘cabotage’ rights.
