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Warm tributes to Labour stalwart Colin Ricks

TRIBUTES have been paid to a stalwart of Thurrock Labour Party and a man well known and remembered for his work among the Thurrock Scouting Community reports Thurrock Nub News.

Thurrock Council proposes fortnightly garden waste and recycling collection

THURROCK Council is proposing to provide a fortnightly garden waste and recycling collection service after admitting it can’t currently provide an “effective” service reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

Heatwave warning for local residents starting 9th June 

THE UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office have issued a Level 3 Amber heat health warning for the East of England from 9am on 9...

NHS encourages Thurrock residents to keep their child’s smile healthy 

TOOTH decay is nothing to smile about and is in fact the number one cause of admission to hospital for 6–10-year-olds. 

Chief Constable of Essex: Tackling burglary in Essex

CHIEF Constable Ben-Julian Harrington has reiterated our commitment to respond to burglary reports across Essex – but we don’t stop there, we catch burglars and stop them reoffending.

St. Luke’s Hospice celebrates volunteers during Volunteers Week

VOLUNTEERS at St. Luke's Hospice were celebrated last week (Tuesday 6th May) at a special thank you event hosted by the charity during Volunteers Week.

Chief Constable BJ Harrington reflects on why Essex Police will always support community events like Pride

THE CHIEF Constable of Essex, has stressed why Essex Police will always support community events like Pride.

NHS publishes report on prescription costs in England

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has today published its annual statistics report ‘Prescription Cost Analysis – England 2022/23’.

Two charged with drug dealing in Thurrock

TWO people have been charged following warrants executed by specialist drug officers investigating the supply of heroin and cocaine in the Thurrock area. 

Bankrupt Thurrock Council set to increase fees for services

CASH-strapped council will increase charges for its services to generate an extra £114,000 a year.

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle Price comments on use of pharmacists in primary care

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons to comment on use of pharmacists in primary care.

Amazon and Barnardo’s launch JOBS programme helping young people into work

AMAZON and Barnardo's have launched their JOBS (Journey of Becoming Successful) project which supports young people, many of whom are care experienced, develop the skills needed to secure work and develop their careers. 

Pride in Practice continues delivering success across Thurrock

IN partnership with the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System, the Pride in Practice scheme continues in mid and south Essex with 25...

Lakeside enhances luxury offer with store expansions

LAKESIDE, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that it has extended its international, luxury line-up with three significant upsizes.  

Project71 veterans and volunteers commemorate the 79th Anniversary of D-Day at St Mary’s Church in Portchester

Project 71 is a strictly not for profit organisation run by humble volunteers, providing support for WW2 Veterans.  They are not a huge group, do...

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