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Thurrock: Hotspot patrols help cut anti-social behaviour;

ANTI-social behaviour has fallen by 22% in Thurrock in the last 12 months with 498 fewer offences recorded in the year to the end...

Tobacco law could see 910k fewer cigarettes smoked per day in east of England

NEW analysis by Cancer Research UK estimates up To 910,000 fewer cigarettes will be smoked in the East of England each day by 2040,...

Successful community groups to receive share of police and crime commissioner funding

VOLUNTARY services and community groups will be benefiting from up to £20k grants thanks to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex (PFCC). The...

Thurrock Council street cleaners brought back following a drop in standards

THURROCK Council has done a u-turn on a decision to cut street sweepers in favour of a mobile cleaning service using fewer staff reports...

Council bill for financial experts to oversee investment sale tops £11m 

THURROCK Council is setting aside £11million on financial experts to help it offload more than £1billion of controversial investments report the Local Democracy Reporter. The council...

Trainee police officer keeps job despite gross misconduct proved

A TRAINEE Essex Police officer has been allowed to keep his job despite being found liable for gross misconduct. At an accelerated misconduct hearing held at...

Students celebrate success in ‘Next Top Boss’ competition

ON Wednesday 20 March, a group of students from St Clere's School in Stanford-Le-Hope were announced as the winners of Thurrock's Next Top Boss...

Shoplifting: Essex Police officers make 706 arrests in six months

FROM Essex Police: We know the effects of shoplifting are felt not just by businesses but by staff and customers, too, and we continue...

Tilbury: Man arrested and digger returned to owner 

ESSEX Police roads policing officers ensured a digger – which was reported stolen – was returned to its owner. The officers arrested a man on...

Stephen Metcalfe MP discusses challenges facing GPs at Hassengate Medical Centre

STEPHEN Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited Hassengate Medical Centre in Stanford-le-Hope to discuss the challenges facing GPs and understand...

Organisers reminded to prioritise participant safety at Essex community events in 2024

Hosting community events, like the duck at Colchester Caster, the Maldon Mud Race or the Harwich Guy Carnival, can be fantastic ways for charities,...

New campaign to remind young men to wear their seat belts

A NEW campaign to remind young men to CLICK their seat belt in a bid to shift attitudes and save lives on roads across...

Rail firm c2c adds missing people charity as “Delay Repay” beneficiary

EAST London and South Essex rail firm c2c Trenitalia has extended its partnership with charity Missing People, adding the option for customers to donate...

Support St. Luke’s Hospice this Spring

DONATE to St. Luke's Hospice this spring to help the charity continue providing vital care for people with a palliative, or life-limiting, condition.   St. Luke's...

Lakeside is on the lookout for a new charity partner for 2024

LAKESIDE is on the lookout for a new charity partner for 2024. The application window is now open until 25 March, offering charities an exciting...

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