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Stanford station planning application approved

THE major redevelopment of Stanford-le-Hope railway station took a significant step forward after gaining approval from Planning Committee last week (Thursday, 15 February). Plans set...

Plenty of walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations available at Thurrock Health Centre

PLENTY of walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations available at Thurrock Health Centre on Saturday 31 July Whilst most of the remaining Covid restrictions may have been lifted,...

Thurrock residents urged to have say over Lower Thames Crossing

THURROCK residents are being urged to have their say after Highways England launched the latest round of the Lower Thames Crossing consultation yesterday (14 July).

Emergency services at scene of serious collision on M25 near Thurrock

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a serious collision on the M25 near Thurrock. 

Thurrock Project Manager for Bellway wins prestigious industry award

A PROJECT manager building new homes for Bellway has been awarded a prestigious industry award for his work at a development in Thurrock.

Local hospitals charity events are back with a bang!

FUNDRAISING events have made a welcome return for Mid and South Essex Hospital’s Charity. The first event to make a comeback – the NHS Go Nuclear – was a real blast.

Man charged with drugs offences after Op Raptor West arrest

A MAN arrested by Op Raptor West officers will appear at court tomorrow charged with drugs offences.

Petrol prices at eight-year high, says AA

PETROL prices have climbed to their highest level in almost eight years, says motoring organisation the AA reports the BBC. Average prices have hit 133p...

Lakeside shoppers given the option over mask-wearing

FOLLOWING the latest Government advice and guidance, shoppers in Lakeside shopping centre will be given the option on whether or not to wear a...

Tilbury awarded £22.8million to transform the town

ASPIRATIONAL plans to transform Tilbury have been awarded £22.8million of funding as part of the government's Towns Fund scheme.

Celebration after news of £19.9 million investment for Grays

THE regeneration of Grays has taken another significant step forward after being awarded £19.9million as part of the government's Towns Fund scheme.

Don’t forget dads whose babies are in neonatal care across Thurrock

BECOMING a parent and welcoming a baby into the world should be one of the happiest moments in life. But for parents whose babies start life in neonatal care, those positive feelings of optimism and joy can quickly be replaced by doubt, worry and fear.

Six talented artists win Thurrock SACRE Spirited Arts Competition

Six talented young artists have been announced as winners of the Thurrock SACRE Spirited Arts Competition which asked primary school pupils in years one...

Landscapes come alive with Land of the Fanns projects

THE Land of the Fanns, spanning 185 square kilometres from south west Essex to east London, is an area rich in history, diverse in landscapes and full of fascinating characters and stories.

MP Stephen Metcalfe asks Health Minister question on Covid measures

SOUTH Basildon and East Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask a question regarding Covid-19 measures.

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