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Elder Abuse: Campaign launched called: “It’s Never Too Late”

A NEW campaign raising awareness of domestic abuse affecting older people is launched this week. The Southend, Thurrock, and Essex Domestic Abuse Board (SETDAB) is...

Petrol prices higher than they should be, says RAC

BRITISH drivers are facing petrol and diesel prices that are “far higher than they should be”, according to the RAC reports the BBC. The motoring...

Thurrock Council will fly the flag for armed forces

THURROCK Council will be honouring the men and women who serve in the armed forces later this month. Armed Forces Day takes place on the...

Adoption UK responds to party manifestos

THIS week saw the publication of most of the main political parties’ manifestos, setting out their key policy priorities should they become elected to...

Police issue appeal over burglary in Tilbury

OFFICERS investigating a burglary are asking for the public’s help. A spokesperson said: "We want to identify this man in connection with our investigation into...

Local company continues support for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Charity

SEIB Insurance Brokers LTD have donated £5,000 to Kent based charity, Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness. A cheque from SEIB for the £5,000...

Key Stage 2 children across Essex asked to ‘Be The Ripple Effect’ this June.

KEY stage 2 schoolchildren across Essex will be encouraged to share their ideas on how we can reduce daily water usage as part of...

Over 300 runners set for inaugural c2c Ultra Marathon  

OVER 300 hardy souls - including a team from c2c featuring Managing Director, Rob Mullen - will be taking on one of two gruelling...

Euro 24: Roads Policing remind drivers to have a plan to get home safely

FINALLY, it’s here! The Euros start today and we’re asking you not to drink and drive, otherwise you could find yourself not coming home! Throughout...

Stanford-le-Hope: Man arrested for breaching bail conditions

A 53-year-old man has been arrested after breaching his court bail conditions ahead of trial. Mark Yeldham, of Blythe Road, Stanford-le-Hope, was arrested by our...

Purfleet Heritage Museum volunteers recognised with award

MEMBERS of the volunteer team at Purfleet's Heritage and Military centre were on hand today to receive a presentation recognising their work. At the recent Thurrock CVS annual...

Major Thurrock social housing ground source heating project scoops Business Green award

AT last night’s Business Green awards in London, Kensa’s multi-award-winning retrofit project for Thurrock Council, which saw Networked Heat Pumps installed in 273 high-rise...

General Election 24: Voters urged to register before it’s too late

THERE are just five days left for voters who want to take part in the general election to register to vote. Eligible voters have...

c2c opens new driver simulator academy

LOCAL rail operator Trenitalia c2c is proud to announce that it has opened its brand-new Driver Simulator Academy in Southend to bolster its training...

Brick wall may have to come down in South Ockendon

A BRICK wall built outside a home in Ockendon without planning permission may have to be torn down reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The owners...

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