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Thurrock Council determined to “put residents first” in local government shake-up

COUNCILLOR Lynn Worrall, Leader of Thurrock Council said: “Since the Government published their plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) last December, Thurrock has been...

Charlton Athletic FC set to launch pop-up store at Bluewater following Championship promotion

BLUEWATER has announced that Charlton Athletic Football Club will be launching its first-ever pop-up store at the retail and leisure destination this summer. The news...

Side hustlers urged to get tax returns sorted now

ANYONE earning extra income through a side hustle is being urged to check if they need to register for Self Assessment – and if...

DP World named port company of the year at multimodal awards

DP World has been named Port Company of the Year for the third year in a row at the 2025 Multimodal Awards in Birmingham, as part...

Armed Forces Week – Ex-soldier shares his experience of using specialist mental health service for veterans

“LIKE all soldiers do, we just crack on and get our heads down. We take care of everything and everyone else before we take...

Basildon Council makes it easier for members of the armed forces to access help and support 

BASILDON Council has committed to making it easier for war veterans and their families to access the help and support they need.  A new one-stop...

Thurrock Reform blast council’s housing priorities

ON Wednesday 18 June Thurrock Council’s Cabinet backed a scheme for the Council to purchase 14 modular homes, 4 of which have been earmarked...

Detectives renew appeal on 10th anniversary of John Palmer’s murder

TEN years on from the brutal murder of a man at his Brentwood home, his family and detectives continue to search for answers. John Palmer,...

Chafford Hundred homeowner order to remove loft

A HOMEOWNER who converted a loft without planning permission could be ordered to remove it reports the Local Democracy Reporter. A large flat roof dormer...

Planning application for Chadwell St Mary care home rejected

A CARE home which hoped to build a new day room for residents has had its planning application rejected. Carolyne House in Waterson Road, Chadwell...

Superman is set to come to Festival Leisure Park

FESTIVAL Leisure Park is gearing up for an unforgettable day of free family fun to celebrate the release of the brand new film, Superman....

Prime Minister hails £40 billion Amazon investment

THOUSANDS of new jobs are set to be created across the UK, as Amazon today (Tuesday 24 June) announces a landmark £40 billion investment...

Modular homes set to help Thurrock’s homeless

A MULTI-million scheme to provide 14 modular homes in Thurrock has been backed by senior councillors reports by the Local Democracy Reporter. Last year, Thurrock...

Electricity bills to be “slashed” for over 7,000 businesses in major industry shake up

MORE than 7,000 British businesses are set to see their electricity bills slashed by up to 25% from 2027, as the Government unveils its...

Strict rules as GPs start to prescribe weight loss jab Mounjaro

PRESCRIPTIONS for Mounjaro jabs, to help people lose weight, will be available at GP surgeries in England from today – but only for those...

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