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Thurrock Council celebrates Foster Care Fortnight 2021

THURROCK Council has been celebrating this year's Foster Care Fortnight which runs from Monday 10 May to Sunday 23 May.

One million admissions linked to obesity in 2019/20 new data reveals

THERE were more than one million admission to NHS hospitals in 2019/20 where obesity was a factor, according to new figures1 published by NHS Digital today.

New council grant to help local businesses hit by COVID-19 restriction costs

THURROCK businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for a Business Adaptation Grant of up to £2,500. The purpose of the government funded grant is to help local businesses and support Thurrock’s economic recovery.

East of England NHS workers appeal for public support on pay, says UNISON

HEALTH workers across the east of England are appealing to the public this week to back their campaign so NHS staff can receive a proper pay rise before the summer, says UNISON today (Tuesday).

More than 63,500 file Self Assessment on first day of tax year

MORE than 63,500 customers filed their 2020/21 tax return online on 6 April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed.

Walking and Arts Festival explores area’s hidden gems

THE Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Scheme is ready to get people out and about over the Bank Holiday and half term with...

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle Price responds to Queen’s Speech

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons to react to the Queen's speech.

GP’s receptionist from Corringham has leg and all her toes amputated after hot tub party

A GP's receptionist had to have her leg and all her toes amputated after a hot tub party gave her a deadly blood infection.

Work on Manorway improvements set to start soon

WORK to improve The Manorway, Stanford-le-Hope, to help make the road quieter for use by heavy goods vehicles is set to get underway soon.

Appeal after assault outside gym in Grays

DO you recognise this man? Essex Police need to speak to him in connection with a serious assault in Grays.

Thurrock Council calls for responsible use of household waste bring sites

RESIDENTS in Thurrock are being thanked for their use of waste bring sites and their understanding during disruption caused by Unite the Union extending current strike action until Friday 18 June.

Council advocates for resident safety in novel High Court ruling

THURROCK Council has been successfully granted with an interim injunction by the High Court to prevent residents living in an unsafe House in Multiple...

Briefcase found by police in Linford

POLICE Officers from the Town Centre Team found it abandoned in Linford earlier today, Friday 14 May. We believe that the briefcase may have had...

Tilbury: Specialist officers secure justice in landmark case

SPECIALIST officers have secured justice for the victim of child sexual abuse in a landmark case for Essex Police. Jason Beadle was convicted last month...

Blanket bans on camping by Gypsies and Travellers ruled illegal at high court

THE HIGH Court has ruled that local authorities can no longer issue blanket bans on Gypsies and Travellers stopping on parcels of land, in...

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