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Chafford Hundred: Pair sentenced over affray at railway station

TWO brothers have been sentenced for an affray over a row about a shop queue after officers used footage to identify them. Officers were called...

Thurrock MP calls on Government to end “postcode lottery” of support for deaf children

A LOCALMP is calling on the Government to introduce a national programme of British Sign Language classes for parents of deaf children.  Jen Craft MP,...

Get litter picking in Essex to help protect wild animals, says RSPCA

THE RSPCA is urging people in Essex to join a litter pick this month, as the charity reveals that the county is in the...

Voluntary sector leaders call for a stronger role in devolution and local government reform

FIFTEEN infrastructure organisations across Essex’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) have issued a joint statement, asserting the role of the VCS as essential partners...

Tilbury shoplifter banned from shops for two years

A PROLIFIC Tilbury shoplifter has been banned from Savers and Tesco shops in South Ockendon for two years after an Essex Police town centre...

Thurrock councillors told there must be a ‘culture change’ in their behaviour

THURROCK councillors have been told to behave themselves and refrain from ‘embarrassing’ outbursts at full council meetings. Lynn Worrall, deputy leader of the council and...

Thurrock Council hosting workshops in support of Child Exploitation Week

THURROCK Council will be hosting workshops and pop-up events across the borough in support of Child Exploitation Awareness Week. From Monday 17 March to Friday...

Pioneering gambling harm prevention initiative launches nationally with 10-point plan

TODAY,Chapter One, an information and support initiative for everyone affected by gambling, officially launches as a national provider, with a gathering of MPs, Peers,...

Local hero Johnson Beharry VC and Thurrock Freemasons Unite for VE Day 80 Community Initiative

ESSEX Freemasons, in partnership with Thurrock based charity Get Started Art, are bringing VE Day 80 celebrations into local communities with a large-scale initiative...

Popular Heroes and Villains day announced to return to Festival Leisure Park

FESTIVAL Leisure Park Basildon has announced the return of their free and extremely popular Heroes and Villains event on Sunday 20thApril – Easter Sunday. Visitors...

Over the border: Basildon Council launches campaign to support residents in exploring housing options

BASILDON residents and families seeking housing solutions now have a range of affordable rent options and low-cost home ownership opportunities and be provided with...

Magic night of charity at the Springhouse Club

ESSEX Freemasons, St. John's Lodge, who meet at Cross Keys Masonic Centre, hosted an unforgettable Magic Night at The Springhouse Club in Corringham, in...

Councillors call on Thurrock businesses to hire more apprentices

THURROCK councillors have called on successful local businesses to hire more young apprentices from those leaving care reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The council recently...

People with long-term conditions should have BMI check every year say health experts

PEOPLE with long-term conditions such as COPD, diabetes and heart disease should have their BMI checked and recorded ‘at least once a year’, NICE...

Public inquiry over plans for 750 new homes on green belt 

A PUBLIC inquiry is set to be held following Thurrock Council’s refusal of plans to build 750 new homes on green belt reports the...

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