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Council slashes cost of new Stanford-le-Hope station to £10m 

THURROCK Council says it has slashed the cost of providing a new station for Stanford-le-Hope to almost a quarter of its £36million estimated cost...

Chief Constable remembers officers who served and died in WWII ahead of VE Day

“THEY served their country with bravery, pride and honour – they set an example for us all” – that’s from our Chief Constable as...

Firefighters reflect on VE Day: “We must keep their memory alive”

ESSEX firefighters with military backgrounds are paying tribute this VE Day by sharing powerful personal stories and reflections, reminding us why it’s so important...

Spotlight on the work Orsett Masonic Hall is doing for local charities and community groups

AT a time when communities are searching for spaces to connect, collaborate, and care, Orsett Masonic Hall is proudly leading the way. Far more...

Essex Centre for Data Analytics begins AI journey with apprenticeship levy-funded training academy

THE Essex Centre for Data Analytics (ecda) has launched an AI Academy for staff working within Essex County Council, the University of Essex and...

Bulphan is all set for VE Day anniversary celebration

A FULL day of events from near dawn to dusk is planned in Bulphan to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. They have been...

Basildon Council secures partial closure order for property

BASILDON Council has been granted a partial closure order at a property in the borough which bars anyone else except the tenant. A partial closure...

A record 299,419 returns filed in the first week of the new tax year

A RECORD nearly 300,000 people have filed their tax return in the first week of the new tax year, almost 10 months ahead of...

Young photographers in Thurrock urged to enter prestigious photo comp

THE RSPCA Young Photographer Awards has now opened for entries (Tuesday 6 May) and will close on 13 August. Last year, more than 4,000 children...

NEXT to triple its footprint at Bluewater, with a new store opening in 2026

BLUEWATER has announced that leading retailer NEXT will significantly grow its presence at the Kent-based shopping centre by tripling its footprint. NEXT's Bluewater store...

Thurrock Local History Society: Tilbury Riverside Station

Thurrock Local History Society 25 April 2025 Scott Sullivan – Tilbury Riverside Station. AFTER the AGM at our April meeting we welcomed Scott Sullivan, a founder...

Countdown in full swing for Thurrock Cycle Marathon

THE countdown is in full swing to this year's Thurrock Cycle marathon, which will take place on Sunday, 8 June, based at Blackshots Civic...

East of England Co-op returns to profit, announcing a £4.6m turnaround from 2024

THE East of England Co-op has announced it has returned to profit, crediting its commercial success to year of investment and reshaping the business...

British businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise  

THE recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today , celebrating the achievements of leading businesses from across the UK and...

Asda’s kids café meal deal drops to 60P to kick start retailers 60th birthday celebrations

TO kick start its 60th birthday celebrations Asda has announced it will be cutting the price of its hugely popular 'Kids Eat for £1'...

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