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Tilbury man arrested and £40,000 seized

TWO men have been arrested as a result of proactive vehicle stops by officers from the Operational Support Group In total, the two separate arrests...

King’s honour for Thurrock’s Ann White – an inspirational figure whose work for “people with impairments” over decades is recognised

PURFLEET resident Miss Anne White has been recognised in the New Year's Honours List and will receive an MBE. Miss White is the volunteer director...

Damehood for Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price

THURROCK'S Conservative MP Jackie Doyle-Price has been made a Dame in the resignation honours list of Britain's shortest-serving prime minister, Liz Truss. The honours list...

Essex Police officer accused of striking 17-year-old female

AN Essex Police officer is facing a misconduct hearing after being accused of hitting the head of a 17-year-old female while on duty. PC...

Families could use EV batteries to power their homes and save on bills as government backs new charging technologies

FAMILIES could soon save hundreds of pounds on energy bills by using electricity stored in their electric vehicles (EVs) to power home appliances such...

Not too late to protect yourself from COVID-19 and flu this winter

WITH the weather turning colder this weekend, the local NHS is reminding people that it’s not too late to have a COVID-19 and flu...

Essex infrastructure projects to receive £400k boost

GOVERNMENT funds awarded to Essex County Council will support future large-scale infrastructure projects. Essex County Council is set to receive £400,000 to support projects that...

Hospital donates food to vulnerable families through Thurrock Foodbank

COLLEAGUES from Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust's Finance Team donated food to help vulnerable families over Christmas. The team, who are based at Thurrock...

White Hart pub in Grays put up for sale

OFFERS approaching £600,000 are being invited for a Grays pub that closed down in 2023 in the wake of controversy over its policy of...

Port of Tilbury staff make generous donation to Changing Pathways

GENEROUS employees at the Port of Tilbury have donated around 100 gifts to Changing Pathways, just in time for Christmas. The port has been...

Check your pay’ call to people in Christmas jobs

FESTIVE workers who may be missing out on the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage are being urged to check their pay. Seasonal staff...

UK personal debt down 30% and £10,000 per person in 2023

THE UK's level of personal debt has decreased by 30% in 2023 after plummeting by more than £10,000 per person, according to latest data. Figures...

Price of car parking at hospitals in England soars by 50% in a year, data shows

THE price of parking a car at hospitals in England has risen by 50% in a year, according to data reports Sky News. Visitors and...

Many happy returns from 4,757 festive filers on Christmas Day

THERE were 4,757 customers who filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed.   A day traditionally dominated...

East of England Ambulance Service employs 119 new front-line staff

AN ambulance service said it had employed 119 new front-line staff in the past three months. East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) said the recruits,...

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