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Chronic health issues for third in late 40s – study

ABOUT one in three middle-aged people has multiple chronic health issues, a long-running British study suggests reports then BBC. The 1970 British Cohort Study has been...

DP World reports record first half volumes in UK driven by investment and growth

A RECORD volume of cargo was handled at DP World’s two UK ports in the first half of 2021, after the leading global provider of smart logistics invested in capacity and capability to meet customer demand.

Lakeside welcomes Thearpie Clinic

THIS week, Lakeside welcomed Thérapie Clinic to the shopping centre, opening their doors on Level 1 opposite H beauty.

Health reforms recognise local strengths

THURROCK Council has welcomed the Secretary of State for Health's decision that strong local arrangements already in place mean that health services in the East of England will not be changed along local authority boundary lines.

Day in the Life of Thurrock’s unsung heroes: Ortu Gable Hall School Governors

SCHOOLS as large as Gable Hall – which is the largest in Thurrock by the way, casually boasting an impressive student population of around 1,600 students – aren’t just run and managed by great teachers, headteachers and Ofsted reports…

Walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations coming to Aveley, Stanford-le-Hope, Tilbury and Corringham next week

WHILE most of the remaining Covid restrictions may have been lifted, NHS staff in Thurrock are continuing to deliver a vaccination service in the borough.

Survey finds over two-thirds of paramedics in east of England fear for safety

OVER two-thirds (67%) of East of England-based paramedics who took part in a major UK-wide survey by their professional body, the College of Paramedics, said they had feared for their safety or felt threatened while carrying out their duties. 

Chadwell councillor and local residents halt sale of children’s field

THE Thurrock Labour Councillor for Chadwell St Mary, Sara Muldowney,has spoken out about the sale of a piece of land opposite Cole Avenue, Chadwell.  "This...

Grays trio bid For ‘Green Space Designation’ for Parker Road

GRAYS Riverside Councillors Martin Kerin, Jane Pothecary and Tony Fish have today launched a bid to grant 'Green Space Designation' for the Parker Road Recreation Ground. A successful bid would see the park receive a status akin to the Green Belt and protect the it for the long-term use of the residents of Grays.

Glide from Gravesend and Tilbury into central London by boat this summer

GRAVESEND and Tilbury residents can plan a summer day out with a difference this August as London’s leading River Bus service, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

Have you been invited for a Lung health check?

THURROCK has one of the highest rates of death from lung cancer in the UK and some of the highest rates of smoking with over 10% of the local population labelled as smokers. The programme is one of the first to be rolled out as part the NHS Long Term Plan.

USP College receives top ranking in student survey

RESULTS from the recently released National Student Survey (NSS) reveal that USP College ranked the No.1 face-to-face provider in Essex for student satisfaction.

Mick Norcross: Former Towie star took his own life, inquest rules

NIGHTCLUB owner and The Only Way Is Essex star Mick Norcross took his own life, a coroner has ruled reports the BBC.

Thurrock bin strike cost £109k

A BIN strike which cost Thurrock Council £109,000 was politically-motivated, a Conservative councillor claims.

Grays lorry deaths: Man ordered to pay £3k to families

A MAN linked to the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants found dead in a lorry trailer in Essex is to pay £3,000 in compensation to their families reports the BBC.

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