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Thurrock Council Leader welcomes devolution letter from Deputy Prime Minister

RESPONDING to a letter from the new Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government inviting proposals from councils...

Asda Foundation announces over £1 Million in funding to transform community spaces in local communities

THE Asda Foundation has announced that substantial funding of over £1 million has been made available through its Investing in Spaces and Places grants,...

St Luke’s Hospice call on community to get walking shoes on

ST. Luke's Hospice is calling on the local community to get their walking shoes on for the charity's annual sponsored walk, the St. Luke's...

South Ockendon house will become care home for children despite neighbours’ objections

AN Ockendon house is set to be turned into a care home for young people despite residents' objections reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Council officers...

Organisations invited to run Big Local legacy youth project in Grays

CASH is on the table for an organisation to put together a long term project to support young people in Thurrock.  The funding comes from...

Three die in late night A13 crash on Thurrock border

THREE people were killed in a crash on the border of Thurrock and London last night (Monday, 15 July). It happened on the London-bound A13...

Essex County Council urged to refuse devolution deal in hope for bus franchising powers

ESSEX County Council has been urged to pull its devolution deal off the table to avoid missing out on possible bus franchising powers. Essex County...

Over the border: Criminal gangs escalating activity by flytipping toxic waste

BRENTWOOD Council has appealed for help in tackling organised gangs illegally dumping waste – including thousands of gallons of toxic sludge that cost £25,000...

Nacro responds to emergency measures to ease overcrowding in prisons

NACRO responds to emergency measures to ease overcrowding in prisons Nacro is a social justice charity. Established in 1966 from the previous National Association of Discharged...

Trustees not sure if venue can continue after thieves smash up community hall in Corringham

RAIDERS caused extensive damage and stole cash and goods in a raid on a Thurrock community hall. Corringham Hall on Springhouse Road, which is run...

Pupils give a “thumbs up” as they get the chance to see an HGV up-close as part of road safety talk

AHEAD of the summer holidays, Essex Police’s Commercial Vehicle Unit used a lorry to give a “thumbs up” road safety talk to Thurrock primary...

New Reform MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock was once JAILED for ‘assaulting’ ex-girlfriend

A REFORM UK MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock was jailed for assaulting a former girlfriend, it has been revealed reports the Daily...

Carpetright close to collapse with 1,800 jobs at risk

CARPETRIGHT is on the brink of collapse, putting more than 1,800 jobs at risk reports the BBC. The retailer has filed a notice of intention...

Housing developer fined over “unsightly mess” in East Tilbury

A HOUSING developer has been fined thousands of pounds for leaving an unsightly mess at The Lawns development site, in Coronation Avenue, East Tilbury,...

Over one in four young people fearful of becoming homeless within the next year, new study reveals

MORE than one in four young people are worried that they or someone they know will become homeless in the next 12 months, a...

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