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The Dogs Trust: “Political games’ block crucial Animal Welfare Bill

DESPITE hopes being high that the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill would finally start to progress through Parliament today, when MPs faced a binding...

Special plaque to commemorate Windrush 75 unveiled in Tilbury

A SPECIAL plaque to commemorate the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush has been unveiled today at c2c's Tilbury Town station.

Police smash down door of Grays home and arrest alleged ringleader of immigration gang

A MAN from Grays has been arrested and is believed to be the ringleader of an illegal immigration racket that was the subject of a major police operation today (Monday, 19 June).

Triple P wins national contract to deliver online baby course across all 75 Family Hubs

INTERNATIONAL parenting programme Triple P has been commissioned by NHS England to deliver Triple P for Baby training to all 75 Family Hubs & Start for Life areas as part of their focus on strengthening perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationships. 

World first for ports sector as DP World invests £12 million in electric straddle carriers

DP World is investing £12m in eight new straddle carriers to service the ground-breaking new fourth berth at its London Gateway logistics hub.

Thurrock Council set to increase senior managers pay

THE council, which is being run by Government appointed commissioners after issuing a s114 notice meaning it is unable to balance its budget, is struggling with £1.3billion debt but says the increase is needed to attract the right staff.

Lidl plans to open new store at site of old horse stable in Tilbury

LIDL has announced a proposal to build a new store in Tilbury. The supermarket retailer recently released information online about the multi-million investment scheme being situated in an area off Chad's Road, covering the Bumble's Yard horse stable site. 

Hero couple rescued neighbours and pets after lightning struck bungalow in Corringham

MORE detail has now emerged following a lightning strike at a home in Corringham and the subsequent rescue of the burning bungalow's occupants and their pets.

Port of Tilbury creates 40 new roles including 10 apprenticeships

THE Port of Tilbury, London’s fastest growing port, announces that they have created 40 new jobs, including 10 apprenticeships as well as skilled roles, on the back of strong business growth working with a major global brand customer in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

Stanford-le-Hope: Appeal to locate wanted man Luke Wall

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to locate 32-year-old Luke Wall, who is wanted on recall to prison.

Essex Police: Public can be confident we’re stopping the wrong people joining

THE public can be confident we’re stopping the wrong people joining Essex Police” – that’s the message from our Deputy Chief Constable after we were rated as ‘good’ for vetting and counter-corruption.

Thurrock woman who helped organise the Queen’s funeral awarded MBE

SOPHIE Scowen, 35, from Chafford Hundred, will be awarded an MBE for services to the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Since...

Chadwell councillor’s concern over impact of raised fees on well-being of Thurrock children

A LEADING opposition councillor in Thurrock has spoken up after being advised of the implementation of a number of fees and charges relating to children's services in the borough.

Mortgage rates: Average two-year fix now above 6%

A TYPICAL two-year fixed mortgage deal now has an interest rate of more than 6% for the first time since December reports the BBC.

Third teenager arrested following robbery at Lakeside

A THIRD teenager has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a robbery at the Lakeside shopping centre.

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