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Jenny and Paul highlight the joys of fostering

IT's no secret that there is a need for more foster carers and while many people may not have considered being a foster parent,...

Unpaid carers being forced to repay £250m to DWP in allowance overpayments

UNPAID carers must repay more than £250 million after many were unknowingly overpaid their allowance, new figures show reports the BBC. The government is seeking...

Schools in England send police to homes of absent pupils with threats to jail their parents

SOME schools in England are sending police to the homes of children who are persistently absent, or warning them their parents may go to...

MP Stephen Metcalfe takes up wildlife crime issues with borough’s top police officer

EAST Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe recently met with borough police commander CI Tony Atkin to discuss crime and issues in the borough. In particular the...

Mayor pays tribute to Bulphan villagers’ community effort

SUPPORTERS and villagers who help run Bulphan's community cafe have been recognised for their efforts by Thurrock Mayor Sue Little. In one of the last...

Mental Health Awareness Week: “I wish for my voice to be truly heard, and not to be judged” – living with bipolar disorder

THIS week is Mental Health Awareness Week – an opportunity to improve awareness and understanding of mental health conditions, and to break the stigma...

Mayor’s visit delivers boost for eco-garden at Horndon on the Hill Primary

THURROCK mayor Sue Little visited Horndon on the Hill Primary School this afternoon (Thursday, 16 May) to deliver a surprise for pupils. Mrs Little, accompanied...

Council calls for review of pylon scheme and asks that more consideration be given to residents whose lives are impacted

A REGIONAL council is set to launch an official objection and call for a halt to plans to build a new electricity pylon link...

Labour’s Keir Starmer makes keynote “six pledges” speech in Thurrock

KEIR Starmer, Leader of the Labour today (THURSDAY) launched Labour's first steps for change – Labour's doorstep offer to the British people. At a major event in...

New laws to be introduced to prosecute dangerous cyclists

THE government has today (15 May 2024) agreed to introduce new laws so cyclists who kill or seriously injure because of dangerous cycling, or who kill...

How the Business Crime Team are working with retailers to keep knives out of the wrong hands

OFFICERS from Essex Police's Business Crime Team are working with retailers across Essex to implement restrictions around the sale of knives. The Responsible Retailers initiative...

Little Grays girl is a big star on BGT

A SEVEN-year-old from Thurrock cared for by Essex's only children's hospice has got the Golden Buzzer on Britain's Got Talent. Dottie Rees from Grays was...

New jobs for Ilford as Alstom depot secures £8.8 million contract from East London and South Essex rail operator c2c

ALSTOM, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a £8.8 million (€10.3 million) contract with passenger operator c2c for the paint and...

By royal appointment! Community champion Anne gets her MBE from King Charles

THERE was a proud moment for Thurrock community stalwart Anne White yesterday (Tuesday, 14 May) as she met King Charles and received her MBE. Anne,...

Thurrock Tory resigns as leader of the council

COUNCILLOR Andrew Jefferies, the leader of Thurrock Council's Conservative group, has resigned as Leader of the Council.  The resignation will take effect from 22 May,...

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