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National road safety operation to tackle the fatal four causes of collisions

THROUGHOUT July, Essex Police will be supporting a national road safety campaign to both educate and act as a deterrent to road users by...

Government launches £2.5bn DRIVE35 programme to power UK auto investment and jobs

UK auto firms will benefit from a £2.5 billion commitment over the next decade that will support thousands of jobs and help ensure the...

South Basildon and East Thurrock MP investigated by standards commissioner

THE Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is investigating South Basildon and East Thurrock MP James McMurdock over allegations he failed to register his business interests...

Thurrock pupils in harmony with Royal Opera singers

OVER 1,000 pupils from primary schools across Thurrock joined singers from the Royal Opera and Ballet House to perform in the Thurrock Junior Music...

Stanford-le-Hope teen who cannot eat or drink is making most of life

A TEENAGER who has never been able to eat or drink due to a rare condition said she was determined to make the most...

Thurrock Council marks 30th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide

COMMUNITIES from across the Thurrock came together in remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, during a special commemorative event organised by...

County-wide operation targets criminal use of roads

THROUGHOUT July, Essex Police will be supporting a national road safety campaign to both educate and act as a deterrent to road users by...

Parents outrage at Peaceful Pony Therapy and Alternative Education Centre closure 

PARENTS have flocked to defend a therapy centre which has been shut down by Essex County Council. The council stopped referring children from across Essex,...

Improvements made at mental health trust, says latest government report

A MENTAL health trust has made “some improvements” to a few of its services, inspectors said. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out an inspection...

Councillors call for probe into fraud team

COUNCILLORS have called for an investigation into the role Southend Council played in a heavily criticised fraud investigation team reports the Local Democracy Reporter. It...

Thurrock MP leads debate on Downs Syndrome Regression Disorder

THURROCK MP Jen Craft rose on the floor of the House of Commons to introduce a debate on Down’s Syndrome Regression Disorder Ms Craft said:...

Third bid to double the size of a Horndon on the Hill home refused

A PERSISTENT homeowner had a third application to double the size of her home in Horndon on the Hill refused by Thurrock Council reports...

Over £1 billion in investment deals as UK-France launch new industrial strategy partnership

A NEW partnership between the UK and France will deepen economic collaboration and unlock billions in valuable investment into high growth-driving sectors – boosting...

Operation Limit continues to tackle Drug and Drink Driving across Essex

ESSEX Police is continuing its robust approach to road safety through Operation Limit, a designated campaign targeting drug and drink driving across the county.  A...

Flats approved for church hall site in Aveley

THE demolition of a church hall to make way for 19 flats has been approved by Thurrock Council reports the Local Democracy Reporter. St Michaels...

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