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40 colleagues graduate from innovative talent development programme

FORTY colleagues celebrated graduating from Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s Resilience, Intelligence, Strength, and Excellence (RISE) programme. They are the third cohort to complete...

Thurrock Green Plaque unveiled in Purfleet

A Thurrock Green plaque to Revd. John Newton was unveiled by our Deputy Mayor Sue Shinnock last Sunday on the green, Purfleet-on-Thames. Cllr Val...

New London mortuary to offer non-invasive post-mortems for first time in capital

A NEW, “state-of-the-art” mortuary in east London will offer a faster and more compassionate service for families, Waltham Forest Council says. The new East London...

NHS trust improves performance amid sharp rise in complaints 

HOSPITALS in north-east London are reporting improvements in their performance, though the number of complaints has dramatically risen reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Barking, Redbridge,...

Thurrock Council plans action to tackle high rate of childhood obesity

THURROCK Council is to set up a special group to tackle a growing problem of childhood obesity in the borough after revealing almost a quarter of...

With a further increase in shoplifting across the East of England – Usdaw welcomes the Labour Government’s commitment to tackle retail crime

WITH a further increase in shoplifting across the East of England – Usdaw welcomes the Labour Government’s commitment to tackle retail crime Retail trade union...

Asda shares important reminder to families to help them budget over the school holidays

ASDA are reminding customers of a lifeline available for families during the school holidays. It’s hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deal...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft reflects on first week in House of Commons

IT HAS been an absolute whirlwind since the people of Thurrock elected me to be their MP on 4 July. After a few...

Police Commissioner launches £300,000 Community Safety Development Fund

THE Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex (PFCC) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024/25 Community Safety Development Fund (CSDF), offering...

c2c launches digital Family Travelcard as part of its summer value campaign

LOCAL rail operator Trenitalia c2c has expanded its ticketing suite just in time for summer with its Family Travelcard available for purchase on the...

Appeal for witnesses to assault in Sandy Lane, Aveley 

OFFICERS investigating an assault, reported to have happened after a collision between two vehicles in Aveley, are appealing for witnesses and anyone with footage...

Man charged following large knife fight in Chafford Hundred

A MAN has been charged in connection with a serious incident at Chafford Hundred railway station which left two people injured. Officers had been called...

Thurrock Adult Community College honours outstanding achievements at Learner of the Year Awards

ON Wednesday 10th July 2024, Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC) held its annual Learner of the Year Awards at Parkside - Aveley Football Club....

Free Pride event at the Thameside Theatre

EXPERIENCE Thurrock's first Pride on screen, free at the Thameside on Thursday 25 July.   In celebration of Thurrock's first ever Pride the LGBTQ+ Community Network...

Public ownership of rail takes centre stage as Government plans radical overhaul of transport

THE Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill has been introduced to Parliament today (18 July). After years of unacceptably low performance, the bill is a...

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