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Cadets impress at national final in front of The Princess Royal

SEA Cadets from Thurrock emerged seventh after the finals of a national competition that had more than 400 groups taking part at the outset. At...

Proud to be Polish in Thurrock celebration set to be held in town centre

POLISH Heritage Day will be celebrated in Thurrock at the weekend at an event hosted by the borough's Polish community. All are welcome to come...

NHS charter to stress biological sex when placing patients in wards

TRANSGENDER women should not be put on single-sex female NHS wards, the government is proposing reports the BBC. The measure is part of a raft...

Education: ‘White working-class boys’ falling behind at school

WHITE working-class boys’ in Essex are falling behind at school while children from ethnic minority groups are excelling, according to council findings reports the...

Aspiring businesswomen had a taste of life working within a global bank.

Aspiring businesswomen had a taste of life working within a global bank. Students from USP College Seevic Campus, in Benfleet, and Palmer’s Campus, in Grays,...

c2c’s award-winning 357 trains clock up 150 million miles

c2c instantly recognisable fleet of 357 Electrostar trains have recently completed an incredible 150 million service miles thats an average of 2 million miles...

Infant feeding support now available on the weekends for parents in Thurrock

NELFT is introducing an extended seven-day week infant feeding support service in Thurrock. Parents in the area can now contact a support worker with questions...

Mid and South Essex NHS could cut 600 jobs

THE financially-stretched NHS trust that looks after three major hospitals in Essex is reviewing where it could cut around 600 jobs amid “facing the...

Disability benefit system unsustainable and needs change, says government

PLANS to overhaul the disability benefits system are due to be unveiled by the government later reports the BBC. It says the benefits bill is...

Childhood Day raises vital funds for NSPCC services as emotional abuse counselling sessions increase

TODAY, the NSPCC is releasing new data which reveals over the last year its Childline service has seen a 5 per cent increase in...

Stephen Metcalfe MP supports Bata Factory Heritage Team and their work to safeguard the former industrial site

STEPHEN Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited Bata Heritage Centre for one of its biggest open days in recent times. East...

Thurrock’s Festival of Walking, Talking and Making returns for its 10th anniversary

THE T100 Festival of Walking, Talking and Making around Thurrock and beyond is back for its 10th annual edition, with this year’s programme of...

Health bosses looking for those with lived experience opportunities

HEALTH bosses are looking for people who have lived experience to work with us and help ensure we are delivering high quality care. A spokesperson...

Damaging bird nests can destroy our wildlife for future generations’, says rural crime officer

IF you’re thinking of cutting your hedge or pruning a tree, remember it’s illegal to take, damage or destroy any birds’ nests, our Rural...

East of England policing areas record another increase in shoplifting – Usdaw concerned about the impact on retail staff

RETAIL trade union Usdaw is deeply concerned by today's police recorded crime statistics showing that in 2023 there were significant increases in shoplifting across...

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