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Thurrock MP looks to better solutions than “sending people to Rwanda”

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons as part of a debate on the Illegal Migration Bill.

Changes to Dart Charge this summer means existing account holders need to take action 

NATIONAL Highways announces improvements to Dart Charge - the payment system for journeys across the Dartford Crossing over the River Thames.  

Universal credit: Parents can claim more of their childcare costs

WORKING families on universal credit will receive a cash boost from Wednesday, when childcare payments rise by 47% in England, Scotland and Wales. 

Essex-based female engineers urge more women to enter profession as region falls behind

WITH women representing fewer than one of five (16.5%) engineers and a wider shortage affecting the industry, two of just a handful of female broadband engineers across the East of England have outlined the opportunities for young people entering the profession.

Thurrock team working with male victims of domestic violence

THE stigma attached to males seeking protection from female abuse often prevents them seeking help, a meeting of Thurrock’s health and wellbeing committee heard on Friday.

C2C release push notifications via app to help customers plan ahead

TRAIN operator c2c Trenitalia has added push notifications to its travel app to help keep customers up-to-date with direct alerts and updates about their journeys straight to their phone's home screen.

Broadband boost for Essex as provider targets hard to reach properties

A RURAL broadband specialist has accelerated its rollout of full fibre broadband to remote homes and businesses across Essex as part of a multi-million-pound...

Nurse strikes in England end as vote turnout too low

STRIKE action by nurses at the Royal College of Nursing will not continue after the union’s ballot of its members in England failed to...

Police issue appeal after fatal collision on A13

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A13 yesterday. 

Pioneering procedure helps patients with irregular heartbeats

A PIONEERING procedure that has already helped over 100 patients with irregular heartbeats leave hospital more quickly after surgery has been recognised with an award. 

c2c is set to go ticketless by end of the year

THE busy c2c Fenchurch Street rail line is set to go ticketless by the end of the year, making ticket machines and offices "surplus" to requirements it has been revealed.

How trams could make huge improvements to public transport in Thurrock

PLANS to create a tram network in Thurrock, linking it to Kent via a new tunnel were centre stage at a recent major event in the public transport industry.

Long delays on A13 after serious collision

ESSEX Police are on the scene of a serious collision on the A13 near #Grays.

A garden party celebration at Cedar Court in Stanford-le-Hope

RESIDENTS and staff at a borough care home were in celebratory mood today (Sunday, 25 June) and enjoyed a sun-baked party in its garden.

Next Bishop of Bradwell announced

DOWNING Street has announced that the Venerable Adam Atkinson will be the next Bishop of Bradwell, succeeding the Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath, who became Bishop of Liverpool earlier this year.

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