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Two local NHS GP’s who were on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19 at special service of commemoration on 73rd anniversary of NHS

THE service will recognise the contribution made by so many people to the pandemic response including most recently thevaccination programme.

Thurrock charities boosted by Amazon donation

THE Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury has donated £3,000 to charities that provide domestic abuse and counselling services.

USP College welcome new students

THE Foundation Learning Department at USP College recently welcomed potential new students to the College during a fantastic onsite transition week.

Thurrock Labour leader backs petition to save closure of Thameside Theatre

"THURROCK Conservatives don't care a jot for arts, culture and heritage, and it goes way beyond the Thameside - just look at the decision to cease funding the Community Choir or allowing Coalhouse Fort to sit and decay.

Gridserve reveals plans for the UK’s Electric Highway

IN the UK, Gridserve has just revealed its expansion plans for the Electric Highway charging station network along British highways and trunk roads. These plans include the installation of 50 high power charger (HPC) hubs.

Cover up sunshine: Ray Winstone supports skin cancer prevention campaign

ACTOR Ray Winstone joined the campaign support a skin cancer prevention campaign in mid and south Essex.

Firefighters have issued a chip pan safety warning after a fire in Purfleet

ESSEX firefighters have issued a chip pan safety warning after a fire in Purfleet.

Thurrock Council to continue its “fire sale” of properties

THURROCK Council is continuing its “fire sale” of properties, including the Thameside Theatre, to boost this year’s budget by £1 million and streamline services.

Thurrock Council meeting descends into chaos

A THURROCK Council meeting had to be adjourned after it descended into chaos because of technical glitches.

Chip pan fire in Chafford Hundred

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a second chip pan fire within 24 hours earlier today in Chafford Hundred.

Cost of Grays underpass balloons to £37 million

THE cost of a project to build an underpass on a dangerous rail crossing has hit more than £37million.

Tory Thurrock Council cabinet discuss transforming into “leaner organisation”

THURROCK Council will begin to transform into a leaner organisation that continues to deliver on residents’ key priorities - reflecting on the financial challenges that the Council faces through the ongoing and longer-term impacts of COVID-19 and from no longer following the previously agreed Investment approach.

British Heart Foundation say thank you to staff

THE UK’s leading heart charity, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) wants to say thank you to all its fantastic shop volunteers, ahead of Thank You Day (4th July 2021).

Fitness brand features two South Essex College students workouts

SOUTH Essex College have been working in partnership with FITKRU to deliver work experience for fitness and sport students’ at South Essex College, with a competition to feature the best workouts on their YouTube channel.

Gap to close stores in Thurrock, Romford, and Stratford

GAP has announced it is closing all of its 81 stores in the UK and Ireland.

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