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Tilbury councillor fears impact of new damp and mould repair law

THURROCK Council, an authority blighted by social housing suffering from damp and mould, will come under huge pressure if it is forced to respond...

DP World goes fossil diesel free at London Gateway

DP World has gone fossil free at both its UK logistics hubs with the removal of fossil diesel from its operations at London Gateway. Diesel-engine...

Letter to editor – Thurrock schools encouraged to sign up to NSPCC Number Day

Dear Editor, SCHOOLS across Essex are being encouraged to sign up to NSPCC Number Day to help more children enjoy and engage with maths. Number Day...

Thurrock Gang show moves nearer return after five year absence

REHEARSALS are well underway for Thurrock's gang show, Stride On 2024 which returns to the Thameside Theatre in Grays after an absence of five...

Brothers’ operation put drugs on the streets of Stanford and Corringham

TWO brothers who worked together to sell cocaine in Thurrock have been sentenced after specialist drugs officers pieced together the evidence to prove their...

Government to crack down on disruptive street works to cut congestion and improve roads

A CRACK on disruptive roadworks could cut congestion for millions of drivers and generate up to £100 million extra to resurface roads, as the...

Housing market: Surge in mortgage applications and increase in buyer demand

THE housing market is witnessing a resurgence, marked by a significant uplift in mortgage applications, property listings, and buyer confidence reports todaysconveyancer.co.uk Twenty7tec has confirmed a...

Praise for students who rushed to aid of fall victim

FOUR Year 10 students at Stanford-le-Hope's Hassenbrook Academy have been praised for their actions and care after witnessing an elderly woman take a fall,...

Very small proportion of e-scooter injuries appear in official statistics

THE majority of e-scooter accidents that involve someone needing hospital treatment are not being recorded in official road accident figures, a new study reveals,...

Over 65s and those with respiratory illness are urged to take action to protect themselves from sepsis, pneumonia and meningitis  

THE local NHS is today launching a campaign to highlight the importance of pneumococcal vaccination and improve take-up of the NHS free vaccination offer...

Two Thurrock businesses caught selling vapes to underage children

TWO Thurrock businesses have had extra conditions imposed on their licences after being caught selling vapes to under age children. Amid growing fears over the...

Huge jump in Thurrock Council’s car parking fine revenue

A PROBE into Thurrock Council's accounts has revealed a huge jump in receipt of parking fines. The authority has nearly doubled its takings from parking...

E-tickets now available to c2c customers

NEW and more flexible ways to travel as rail operator c2c adds e-tickets to its wide range of print, digital and smart ticketing options. c2c...

Thurrock Adult Community College to face questions from councillors

A COLLEGE which was ordered to improve is set to be grilled by councillors next week reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Adult Community College...

How Thurrock schools are coping with the RAAC crisis

THURROCK schools are continuing to cope well with disruption caused by work to remove unsafe concrete, a report has revealed reports the Local Democracy...

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