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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: People in Thurrock urged to give up clothes

THIS September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – people in Essex are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help more children...

Thurrock records more than 200 rapes in a year despite a fall in crime 

THURROCK saw more than 5,000 violent crimes and 500 sex assaults according to latest figures, despite a fall in crime in the borough reports...

Letter to Editor: Challenging the stigma of hearing loss

Dear Sir/ Madam, HEARING aids can bring life-changing benefits for millions of people with hearing loss. But new research from RNID, the charity supporting people...

Tilbury: Four guilty of 1.5 tonne cannabis importation after NCA sting operation

A GROUP of men from south east England have been found guilty of smuggling 1.5 tonnes of cannabis from Ghana to the UK hidden...

Chair of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) announces retirement

THE Chair of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) has announced he will be retiring at the end of the financial...

Mother and son duo encourage others to start a career in care 

A MOTHER and son from south Essex are urging others to follow in their footsteps and start a career in care. Sarah Fogarty and her...

Bluetongue virus ‘causing farmers stress and anxiety’

A DEADLY virus that affects cattle and sheep is causing farmers additional stress and anxiety, a mental health chaplain warned reports the BBC. Bluetongue has...

Four charged in connection with Ashford sports shop fraud

A total of 20 charges have been secured against four suspects in connection to the theft of high-value trainers from Ashford. Kent Police received a report...

Thurrock councillor Alex Anderson joins Reform Party

INDEPENDENT Councillor Alex Anderson has today (2nd of September) announced he is joining Reform on Thurrock Council. He was elected in 2018 and left...

Mango makes a stylish splash at Lakeside with Mediterranean-Inspired store opening

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre is thrilled to announce the grand opening of one of Europe's leading fashion brands, Mango. The store's design follows Mango's innovative...

Two arrested after attempted theft of motorbike at Lakeside

TWO teenagers have been arrested and bailed in connection with the attempted theft of a motorcycle – and officers want your help to support...

Man charged over sexual assault on London Road in Purfleet

DETECTIVES investigating a sexual assault in Purfleet have charged a man. It was reported a woman was approached from behind and attacked in the area...

Man dies following road traffic collision in Grays

A MAN has died following a collision in Grays. An Essex Police spokesperson said: "We were called to reports a grey Volkswagen Golf had been...

Local heroes step up for national challenge to raise £30,000 for hospital

A GROUP of doctors are looking to take on a national challenge to raise money for their local hospital. With an ambitious goal of raising...

Homebuilder putts on golfing tournament for local charities

CHELMSFORD-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties has hosted a golf tournament to raise funds for two worthy causes.  The competition, organised to support...

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