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British Veterinary Association responds to ‘market investigation’ of the veterinary sector

THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a formal ‘market investigation’ into the UK’s veterinary services market for household pets, following the conclusion of...

St Joseph’s Primary School set to hold Summer Fete

ST Joseph's Primary School set to hold Summer Fete. Full details below.

New Thurrock Council leader pledges ‘no more deals behind closed doors

THURROCK’S new council leader has taken up office pledging there will be no more “behind closed door deals” reports the Local Democracy Reporter. John Kent,...

Thurrock’s new mayor aims to support those in need

THURROCK’S new mayor took the chains of office at the annual council meeting saying she was delighted a “Tilbury girl” had been given the...

Police urged to consider making fewer arrests

POLICE are being instructed to consider making fewer arrests because of the lack of space in prisons.  A letter from the National Police Chiefs Council...

New leader’s John Kent’s pledge: “It’s up to us, every councillor – all of us – to debunk the doubters and show real commitment...

AHEAD of this evening's (Wednesday, 22 May) annual meeting of Thurrock Council, its new leader Cllr John Kent has laid out his plans to...

Community Diagnostic Centre comes a step closer as enabling works start

FOLLOWING the Government’s announcement of funding for a Community Diagnostic Centre in Pitsea. The centre’s design has been approved and the new building will provide...

Essex Police welcomes Home Secretary as figures show it is top force for tackling online child abuse

“ESSEX is no place to hide for sexual offenders and those who abuse children” – that’s from one of their top officers as figures...

Police appeal to find teenager missing from Grays

CAN you help us find Gabriel Obosie who's missing from Grays? He was last seen on Saturday 18 May and we want to check he's...

Appeal to find man missing from Purfleet

CAN you help us find Andrew Kurt who’s missing from Purfleet? Andrew hasn’t been seen since Wednesday 15 May and we want to make sure...

Campaign to combat rising levels of South Essex children suffering significant tooth decay

AS part of the National Smile Month (13 May-13 June 2024), NHS Mid and South Essex is launching a new campaign called 'Bright smiles...

Plans to revamp road near community hospital in Grays

PLANS to revamp the road layout at a Thurrock diagnostics centre have been approved. Thurrock Council has given the go ahead to improve roads around...

Tackling anti-social driving and illegal car meets in Essex

AS part of our road safety responsibilities, we are committed to tackling illegal car meets and ensuring public safety across our county.  Unauthorised car meets,...

Plans for new homes on Thurrock’s green belt

PLANS have been submitted to build seven new homes on Thurrock green belt reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Council has previously given planning permission...

Bakery in Grays set to become restaurant

A BAKERY in Grays is set to become a restaurant after planning officers gave the go ahead reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Hannah’s Bakery in...

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