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Hardie Park boosted by new vehicle grant

COMMUNITY services offered by the team behind Hardie Park in Stanford-le-Hope have been boosted by a grant that means they could buy a new...

Thurrock’s independent railway was the shortest in country

THE Corringham Light Railway served the villages of Corringham and Fobbing and was one of the shortest in the country at 2.75 miles. It...

Freemasons donate 20,000 Art Therapy Books for Dementia Action Week

FREEMASONS across England and Wales are raising awareness and provide practical support for sufferers and carers in their communities as part of Dementia Action...

Man pronounced dead following concern for welfare on QE2 bridge

OFFICERS were called to the QEII bridge at around 9am this morning (7 May) following a concern for welfare report.  Emergency services were in attendance...

Stanford-le-Hope man in court over breaching criminal behaviour order

A MAN has appeared in court charged with multiple counts of theft from shops and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. Kyle Sherwin, 38, of Dowland Close,...

Letter to Editor: Deaf Awareness Week – More than a quarter of deaf people ignored in public

Dear Sir/ Madam, Major new research from charity RNID has revealed the negative attitudes and behaviours that deaf people and people with hearing loss experience...

ECL partnership with fire service ensures safety of the sensory impaired

ECL, an Essex-based sensory support service has developed a formidable partnership with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service to ensure its services are accessible...

Personality disorder and complex needs service team wins top award

A SERVICE user network for people who have been diagnosed with personality disorder has won a national award. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s (EPUT)...

Essex local businesses take top spot in 2024 Muddy Stilettos Awards

Essex Local Businesses Take Top Spot in 2024 Muddy Stilettos Awards NOW in their 11th year, the hotly contested 2024 Muddy Stilettos Regional Awards have been...

Roger Hirst elected Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for third term

ROGER Hirst, Conservative, has been re-elected as Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for a third successive term with a promise for more...

Director tells of his pride in Thurrock’s first LGBTQ+ major celebration

MORE details have now been released about Thurrock's first ever Pride event. It will take place on Saturday, 8 June starting at 9.30am with a...

Three day dispersal order put in place for Thurrock

A DISPERSAL order has been put in place in Thurrock following information that a car meet is to take place this weekend. The dispersal order...

Labour run rampant in victorious night Thurrock Council elections

THE results of Thurrock Council's elections have been announced.  There were elections in 17 of the borough's 20 wards. Following the count, these are the...

Thurrock Freemasons help donate 20,000 Art Therapy Books for Dementia Action Week 2024

THURROCK Freemasons have organised a campaign in support of Dementia Action Week which has now spread across the UK The annual campaign for those suffering...

Fire service and water industry come together for unique training exercise

FIREFIGHTERS joined with water technicians to test their response to a chemical fire as part of a unique training exercise. The training exercise took place...

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