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Harris Federation pulls out of takeover at Gable Hall School

THE Harris Federation has pulled out of a takeover of Gable Hall school because it will cost too much to bring facilities at the Corringham school to standard reports Thurrock Nub News.

Learning Disability students triumph in charity walk

PINEAPPLE Care Services Ltd are proud to announce our Learning Disability students participated in a charity walk of 20 miles, throughout the whole of June to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital. This was a huge achievement for our Learning Disability Students, as some of them are living with high anxieties and struggle leaving the home, one student is blind, other students have a range of disabilities from being non-verbal, living with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism.

Proposals for redevelopment of Grays Shopping Centre presented to community

PROPOSALS for redevelopment of Grays Shopping Centre presented to community

Award-winners: healthcare employment support programme bags national prize

A SCHEME that helps residents to start work and gain skills in healthcare has won a national award following its nomination by local Members of Parliament.

NHS launches five-year plan for health and care services in mid and south Essex 

SEVENTY FIVE years on from the foundation of the NHS, our national health and care system continues to innovate and transform to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities. The NHS in mid and south Essex has, today (5 July 2023), published a five-year plan for local health and care services.  

Thurrock will be home to new clinic as NHS battles against gambling addiction

THURROCK is to play host to one of seven new gambling addiction clinics will open this summer.

Plans announced to shut most rail ticket offices

A MAJOR closure of rail ticket office closures could be about to happen after rail firm bosses have announced plans for a public consultation their closure over the next three years.

Construction firm wins £37.5m deal to build school in Thurrock

THE school will feature a double-height dining area, a performing arts hub and collaboration spaces for students. Outside, there will be landscaping, parking areas, outside lockers and playing fields.

Nurse to attend Westminster Abbey service for NHS birthday

ONE of their staff members will be joining NHS staff and their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh for a special service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the NHS 75th birthday.

Covid-19 fraudster attempted to target Thurrock Council

A ‘sickening’ fraudster who scammed Rochdale council and two other local authorities out of nearly £200,000 through a Covid-19 support scheme has avoided prison reports the Local Democracy Service.

Essex Police claim incidents of anti-social behaviour have dropped by 31% in past year

INCIDENTS of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Essex have dropped by 31.3% in the past year, with 8,562 fewer offences recorded.

Animal abuse in Essex: RSPCA reports 29% increase in cruelty reports

LATEST figures from the RSPCA show an increase in intentional cruelty against animals including 378 reports in Essex last year- an increase of 29% compared to 2021.

Tory MPs issue plan for Rishi Sunak to slash migration

A GROUP of Tory MPs is calling on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to drastically cut migration, warning the failure to do so “risks eroding public trust” reports the BBC.

Nurse reflects on 42-year career in NHS

TRACY Reed credits the NHS for the life-changing opportunities it has provided her over the last 42 years.

Thurrock Labour condemn Tory attempts to “dodge democracy”.

AT last Wednesday's Thurrock Council meeting, Conservative councillors voted down a Labour proposal to hold elections for all 49 councillors, next May.

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