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South Essex College commemorates outstanding student success

SOUTH Essex College commemorated its outstanding students at the annual Celebrating Success awards on Wednesday 16 June.

Ban on landlords evicting firms for unpaid rent extended for another nine months

A BAN on landlords evicting firms for unpaid commercial rent is being extended for another nine months reports the BBC.

Mental health trust fined £1.5m after deaths of 11 patients

A MENTAL health trust in Essex has been fined £1.5 million following the deaths of 11 patients between 2004 and 2015.

Covid-19: Over 18’s to be offered vaccine from tomorrow

PEOPLE aged 18 and over will be invited to book their Covid vaccines from tomorrow as the final adult age range is called up reports the Mirror.

Influx of workers on Lower Thames Crossing could overwhelm Thurrock

COUNCILLORS fear Thurrock will be overwhelmed by construction workers if the Lower Thames Crossing goes ahead.

Thurrock man Simon Renoldi in court over sale of class A drugs

TWO men are due to appear in court next month charged in connection with the sale of Class A drugs in Essex.

Thurrock set to celebrate Windrush Day

COMMUNITY events are being held across Thurrock this year to celebrate Windrush Day (22 June) – a day dedicated to recognising the contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants.

Essex Police launch E-scooter clampdown in Thurrock

ON Monday 14 June Essex Police launched an initiative aimed at owners and riders of privately-owned e-scooters used in public areas.

Thurrock Council set to close two day care centres and meals on wheels service to save more than £500,000

By Local Democracy Reporter THURROCK Council is set to close two day care centres and its meals on wheels service to save more than £500,000. The...

Man wanted after attempted burglary in Tilbury

ESSEX Police are appealing for information or witnesses following a report of an attempted burglary at a property in Wellington Road, Tilbury, on Tuesday 25 May at around 8.05am.

Purfleet: Two men charged with dealing in class A drugs

TWO men have been charged with a series of drugs offences following work by our specialist team tackling drug gangs. 

South Ockendon man jailed after being found with 250 indecent images of children

A MAN found with nearly 250 indecent images of children has been jailed thanks to work by specialist officers protecting your children from sexual abuse.

Men’s Health Week: A quarter of UK men have never checked themselves for testicular cancer

SHOCKINGLY, more than a quarter (26%) of UK males have never checked themselves for signs of testicular cancer, while a further 15% only check themselves once a year or less.

Over 60% of council targets met despite pandemic challenges

THURROCK Council has achieved nearly two thirds of its performance targets and maintained or improved more than half of its targets from last year despite the extra pressures and difficulties created by coronavirus.

Police appeal after collision in West Thurrock

ESSEX Police is appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage of a collision in West #Thurrock.

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