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High demand, long waits, and insufficient support, mean people with mental health issues still not getting the support they need

PEOPLE are waiting too long for mental health care and are not able to access the care they need when they need it, a...

Councillors defer decision on commercial building in Grays ‘buffer zone

THURROCK councillors have deferred a decision on whether to allow the construction of a two-storey commercial building in Grays reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The...

Dark web site taken offline as information on 63 users passed to UK forces

SIXTY-three UK-based users of a Dark Web site hosting child sexual abuse material have been identified following work by the National Crime Agency. Police in...

Champion fundraiser Samuel riding out for Treetops School

FRIEND of Treetops School and prolific fundraiser Samuel Turner has completed his latest effort for the borough special school he used to attend. Samuel, 28,...

Denise Murray appointed as Thurrock’s new Finance Commissioner

A NEW Finance Commissioner for Thurrock Council has been appointed by the Government. Denise Murray will replace Nicole Wood who stepped down last month. Denise...

Candidates announced for Ockendon By-election

NOMINATIONS for the Ockendon ward by-election have officially closed and the names of all candidates standing on Thursday 1 May have been released. Details of...

Contractor appointed to pave the way for new affordable homes in Aveley

THURROCK Council has appointed a building contractor to commence work for an affordable housing project in Aveley that will redevelop three blocks of flats...

Investigation following theft from van at Lakeside Shopping Centre

OFFICERS investigating the theft of tools from a van at the Lakeside Shopping Centre are now in a position to release images of a...

Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

THE Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man following an investigation by detectives. The Met has issued a charge...

Dispersal order in place across West Thurrock and Lakeside

A DISPERSAL order is in place in West Thurrock following concerns about a car cruise event. It was put in place at 9.30pm yesterday (Friday...

North Stifford: Three arrested as eight stolen vehicles recovered

OFFICERS from a team dedicated to tackling crime on Essex roads have arrested three people in connection with a stolen vehicle. Acting on information that...

Thurrock youngsters set to perform special curtain raisers at Revel Puck Circus big top after community workshops

YOUNG people in Thurrock are being given the opportunity to perform in a big top after learning circus skills from world-class performers. Revel Puck Circus...

Eco-friendly doorstep collections in Thurrock are off to a flying start!

THE new free doorstep collection service which helps residents safely recycle clothes, small electrical items, toys, books and other bric-a-brac has got off to...

Thousands protected in multi-million flooding defence boosts

A huge effort is underway to protect thousands of Essex homes from flooding, with £60million to be spent on local defences reports the Local...

Licence review for new club bar at Thurrock Rugby bar

A PLAN to open a new rugby club bar in Grays has come under scrutiny and will be subject to a licensing committee review...

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