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Thurrock Council staff set to set the pace and go the extra mile

THURROCK Council is set to take a lead in reducing a rising problem of obesity by encouraging staff to walk a "Daily Mile". Thurrock's health...

Iconic movie anniversaries celebrated with big screen comebacks at Vue Thurrock

Iconic movie anniversaries celebrated with big screen comebacks at Vue Thurrock FOUR iconic films marking major milestones are returning to Vue Thurrock this month for a...

Mossbourne heads take on expanded roles amid safeguarding probe

THE head of a Hackney academy currently subject to a Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review has been appointed as the head of another secondary...

Casting announced for Fawlty Towers at The Cliffs

CASTING is announced today for the UK and Ireland tour of John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play. Following the hugely successful and critically...

Over 91% of all primary pupils will attend their top preference school

ALMOST all children in Thurrock will be starting their educational journey at one of their top-preference primary schools this September reports the Local Democracy...

Yes to the dress! Free pre-loved pop-up at Brentwood shopping centre kits out two hundred teens for prom

THE Prom Pop-Up Shop at The Baytree Shopping Centre opened its doors once again last weekend. With its rails packed with over 500 dresses...

Milestone for online portal giving easy access to hospital results

PATIENTS using hospital services are being encouraged to sign up for a secure online portal that lets them see certain information and test results,...

Thurrock patients set to get care in the community

TENS of thousands of patients are receiving care closer to home, so they don't have to be added to lengthy NHS waiting lists, as...

Thurrock Freemasons donate 2,000 Easter Eggs to charities

THIS Easter, the spirit of giving is well and truly alive, as Essex Freemasons made a heart-warming donation of over2,000 Easter Eggs to a...

Fraudster jailed thanks to Thurrock Council team’s investigation

A MAN has been jailed for four years for defrauding Leeds City Council out of more than £710,000 which was meant to support small...

Pubs to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversary

PUBS in England and Wales will be able to stay open until 01:00 BST to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the government...

Bumper collection of TV-sensation Bluey episodes heading to Vue Thurrock – just in time for May Bank Holiday 

BUMPER collection of TV-sensation Bluey episodes heading to Vue Thurrock – just in time for May Bank Holiday An hour-long collection of episodes from the...

Campaigners say public opinion and cost will bring an end to Lower Thames Crossing

A CAMPAIGN group has announced it will not be seeking a judicial review of the decision by the government to give planning approval to...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) marks its 20th anniversary

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) marks its 20th anniversary on Friday 18 April 2025. The department was established in April 2005 through the merger of...

Police seize 4ft-long caiman during drugs raid in Aveley

A 4ft-long (1.2m) caiman has been seized by police during a drugs raid at a property. Essex Police said the crocodile-like reptile was found in...

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