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Roads policing team work with Thurrock Council and partners as part of Vision Zero to target drivers flouting law

ROADS policing officers worked with Thurrock Council and partners to hold a day of action highlighting road safety issues and targeting drivers who were...

Thurrock Council urged to reconsider huge rent increase for Aveley preschool 

THURROCK residents rallied to support a preschool under threat of closure after the council tried to impose a 76 per cent rent increase that...

Review of security for ‘sitting duck’ Thurrock Council staff

THURROCK Council has pledged to make staff safety a priority after concerns were raised they are “sitting ducks” and a target for aggressive members...

Seven police forces join together to make the movement of abnormal loads easier for hauliers to plan their journeys

ESSEX Police has teamed up with six other police forces in the Eastern Region and the Metropolitan Police in an effort to coordinate the...

Federation of Small Businesses turns 50 and celebrates the big achievements of small businesses across the East of England

THE Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) are not only celebrating their 50-year anniversary, but they are also celebrating the big achievements of small businesses and the self-employed...

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service celebrates National Apprenticeship Week 2024

ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is celebrating its firefighting apprenticeships as part of National Apprenticeship Week.  All new firefighter apprentices take part in...

Little Thurrock Primary highly praised following Ofsted inspection

LITTLE Thurrock Primary School has been highly praised following an inspection by Ofsted. The government inspectors visited the school on November 21st and 22nd. Headteacher Ian...

Tilbury apprentice helps Amazon celebrate 1,000 new apprenticeship opportunities for 2024

AN apprentice who works at Amazon's fulfilment centre in Tilbury is encouraging others to start an apprenticeship and boost their careers as Amazon announces...

Over 100 local people now diagnosed with lung cancer through Targeted Lung Health Checks Programme 

TODAY, on World Cancer Day (4 February), sees the local NHS mark a significant milestone. Thanks to life-saving lung health check programme, more than...

Rollout of electric vehicle charge points to be accelerated

NEW measures to support electric vehicle drivers from the Government’s Plan for Drivers have launched today (5 February), including grants for schools, cash for...

Abuse of councillors and staff putting democracy at risk, say local government groups

ABUSE towards people in local government is getting so severe it is putting democracy at risk, groups representing them have warned reports the BBC. Examples...

Woman hurt as car crashed into supermarket entrance in Corringham

A WOMAN was hurt and taken to hospital after an incident in Corringham this afternoon (Saturday, 3 February) when a car crashed into the...

Man with knife arrested following assault on police officer in Stanford-le-Hope

A MAN in possession of a knife who assaults an emergency services worker has been arrested after an incident in Stanford-le-Hope today (Saturday,, 3...

Thurrock residents are invited to attend events to share their views on proposed changes to NHS services

AS part of a public consultation to gather views on proposed changes to services provided at community hospitals, Thurrock residents are invited to attend...

Thurrock History Society: Amazing Grace at 250

AT our January meeting our Chairman Susan Yates’s talk entitled Grace 250 was intriguing. The mystery was solved when she gave us a very...

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