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Thurrock Council to sell nine assets to reduce deficit

A COUNCIL that is effectively bankrupt has revealed a list of nine assets it intends to sell to reduce its deficits reports the BBC. Thurrock...

Planning permission granted for Thurrock Youth Zone in Tilbury

NATIONAL youth charity OnSide has received planning approval for a new Youth Zone in Thurrock. The state-of-the-art youth centre will provide young people with...

Denise Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce, meets with Secretary of State for Skills Gillian Keegan at No. 10 Downing Street

DENISE Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce, had the privilege of attending a private reception with the Secretary of State for Skills, Gillian...

Future of Lower Thames Crossing in doubt after Government comments 

HOPES have been raised that the deeply unpopular £10billion plan for the Lower Thames Crossing could be kicked into the long grass following a...

Concerns over lack of scrutiny of ‘deeply concerning’ local plan expressed by Thurrock councillor

A COUNCILLOR has criticised the timing of a council meeting to debate Thurrock’s “deeply concerning” local plan. Luke Spillman, chairman of the of planning, transport...

South Ockendon: Planning officers refuse permission for Buckles Lane caravan site

PLANNING officers have refused permission for a residential caravan site in South Ockendon reports the Local Democracy Reporter. An application was submitted to Thurrock Council...

Thurrock Council remind parents of school application dates

THURROCK Council has issued a reminder to parents and carers to ensure they get their applications in one time to secure the best chance...

Stansted Airport delight at new SunExpress Turkish flights

LONDON Stansted's unrivalled European route network has been further boosted by the arrival of leading leisure airline SunExpress. The Turkish carrier, a joint venture between...

New NHS report shows increase in HRT prescriptions

MANY people go through the menopause every year, experiencing symptoms such as low mood, anxiety, hot flushes and difficulty sleeping. Some symptoms can be...

Police Operational Support Group make another 18 arrests as they continue to work to try to keep county safe

POLICE Officers from our Operational Policing Command, including the Operational Support Group (OSG) made 18 arrests yesterday, Tuesday 24 October, as part of their...

New laws to make charging an electric vehicle easier and quicker

MILLIONS of electric vehicle drivers will benefit from easier and more reliable public charging thanks to new laws approved by MPs last night (24th October). New...

Grays: Tributes paid to teenager after murder investigation launched

THE family of a teenager who died in Grays have paid tribute to him as officers continue to investigate the circumstances of his death. Our...

100 days to go to Self Assessment deadline

SELF Assessment customers have just 100 days left to submit their tax return ahead of the deadline on 31 January 2024, HM Revenue and...

Winter wonderland is set to come to Bluewater

WINTER is set to return to Bluewater for Christmas 2023, bringing with it exciting new attractions and seasonal food offerings, with tickets and token...

East Thurrock’s Rookery Hill ground site is up for lease

HAVING pulled the plug on East Thurrock United football club, closing it down after more than 50 years as a local community venture, its...

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