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Chief Constable and Home Secretary welcome 79 new officers to Essex Police

SEVENTY-nine new officers joined Essex Police following a ceremony at Essex Police Headquarters today (Friday 8 March). The 42 men and 37 women pledged to...

Launch event for Thurrock’s first Pride celebration

THURROCK'S First Pride event will take place later this year and details of it – plus information about how local people, organisations and businesses...

Eleven people convicted following motorway disruption in 2021

ELEVEN members of a group which blocked a main roundabout underneath the M25, which inconvenienced a significant number of motorists, have been convicted as...

Stephen Metcalfe MP opens new post office in Corringham

STEPHEN Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock “cut the ribbon” today (8/3) at the official opening of The Precinct Post Office with...

Vet warns cat owners not to buy lilies this Mother’s Day

RSPCA Head Vet Vanessa Howie has issued the warning ahead of Mothering Sunday to help pet owners avoid an unexpected trip to the vets...

Thurrock MP and Police boss call in at Lakeside to see anti-social behaviour initiative

ESSEX Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst met with borough Dame Jackie Doyle-Price MP at Lakeside shopping centre and rail station recently to...

Thurrock Council pledges to deliver two major housing schemes alone

THURROCK Council is moving ahead with two major social housing projects without a development partner reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Despite the council’s dire financial...

Detectives probe two fires at Tilbury police station

DETECTIVES investigating two fires are appealing for witnesses and information to assist them. A fire was discovered at a building in Howard Crescent, Pitsea, when...

Essex Police: “Protecting women is a priority – and we’re innovating and keeping people safe.”

SPEAKING on International Women’s Day (Friday 8 March), Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Nolan says the force is making progress in tackling issues women face. She...

Households in Thurrock will be £870 worse off under Sunak’s tax plan

THIS budget confirms the UK has the highest tax burden in 70 years, as households in Thurrock are £870 worse off on average under...

Official opening of Stanford Mosque and Thurrock Muslim Centre

THE Mosque Chairman, Siraj Ali, welcomed all guests and briefed them about the history of the building, refurbishment plans, and how this place will...

Historic pub in Aveley set to get a new lease of life and will reopen next month

AN Aveley pub is set to reopen after a more than a year thanks to a £244,000 investment. The refurbishment of the historic Crown &...

Gable Hall’s production of Sister Act has them dancing in the aisles and pews!

STUDENTS at Gable Hall School in Corringham have been celebrating a successful first performance of Sister Act - The Musical. The creative arts department at...

Thurrock Council statement on publication of Commissioners’ third report

THURROCK Council’s Leader has responded to the latest report about the intervention and improvement at the council following the publication of a report by Commissioners today,...

Greener resurfacing options explored during visit to manufacturing plant

HIGHWAY bosses were given a first-hand look at greener and more cost-effective road maintenance solutions during a visit to a manufacturing plant. Essex County Council...

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