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Government launches Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund

THE government has today launched the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund (CCLF), which will be delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF).

Work-related fatality figures published for last twelve months

ONE hundred and thirty-five workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to the Health and Safety Executive.

Fire safety advice for e-scooters and e-bikes

ELECTRIC bikes and scooters are becoming a more popular mode of transport, but can pose a risk to you, your family, and neighbours when not charged or stored correctly.

One Love’ for Little Havens’ Patron of boyband fame

LOCAL charity, Little Havens, is proud to announce its new Patron, Simon Webbe of boyband Blue.

Sinking Miller and Carter restaurant at Lakeside to be raised from water

A RESTAURANT that is partially sunk at a major shopping centre is due to be raised from the water in the coming days reports the BBC.

Man dies after collision on A13 near Grays

ONE man has died and another has been seriously injured following a collision on the A13 in Thurrock.

Senior doctors stage first strike in over a decade

A 48-hour strike by senior hospital doctors in England has got under way, with NHS bosses warning of severe disruption reports the BBC.

T100 Festival engages thousands in Thurrock and beyond with T100 Sounds

THE annual T100 Festival of Walking, Talking & Making returned to Thurrock for 2023 between 21 June – 9 July with T100 Sounds.

Former Hassenbrook students return in numbers to say thanks to maths teacher

FORMER students of Hassenbrook Academy bid a fond farewell to long established maths teacher Mark Harvey in a surprise reunion at the academy.

Stronger powers to combat illicit tobacco come into force

MORE than 27 million illicit cigarettes and 7,500kg of hand-rolling tobacco were seized under Operation CeCe in its first two years, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and National Trading Standards have revealed.

Lakeside to get share of £1.1 million in fight against anti-social behaviour

ESSEX Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner is investing an extra £1.1 million in high-visibility patrols and targeted intervention to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) in eleven hotspots across the county.

Grays lorry deaths: Cab in which 39 migrants died to be sold at auction with money going to victims’ families

A CAB cab used to transport a trailer in which 39 Vietnamese migrants died is to be auctioned off for parts, with proceeds going to victims' families.

Police appeal for information after firearms offence in South Ockendon

POLICE are appealing for information about our ongoing investigation into a firearm offence in South Ockendon.

Small businesses urged to have their say on future of high street

SMALL businesses across Essex are being urged to have their say on the future of the high street, by taking part in a UK-wide...

Stephen Metcalfe’s praise for young people’s cancer charity after successful fun day event

EAST Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe has praised the work of a regional ccancer charity that supports young people after visiting its' Family Funday' in Orsett at the weekend.

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