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Government announce new street works regime to clamp down on pothole pain

PEOPLE up and down the country will benefit from smoother journeys, reduced congestion, and faster broadband rollout as the Government clamps down on utility...

Council tax, water and mobile bills rise for Thurrock residents

RISES in a host of essential bills are now taking effect, adding pressure to strained budgets – but the lowest earners are also receiving better pay reports the BBC.

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle Price questions use of barges for migrants

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask a question regarding re-housing migrants.

Ongoing support for struggling households in Thurrock

THURROCK Council is continuing to help vulnerable households across the borough thanks to an additional £2.59 million of UK Government funding for the Household...

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Thurrock at risk of flooding from new homes and old sewers 

THURROCK could find itself under water if future development isn’t handled properly and sewage systems aren’t upgraded, councillors fear reports the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.

Diesel 17p more per litre than petrol despite oil price falls

DIESEL is being sold for about 17p per litre more on average than petrol, despite wholesale costs falling to similar levels, a motoring group said reports the BBC.

Basildon housing plan delayed over Conservative donations

COUNCILLORS have delayed a decision over 269 homes after suggestions that local Conservatives benefitted from the developer's donations to the party. The planning committee at...

All aboard for safer journeys: c2c unveils new train to promote British Transport Police app

C2C is proud to announce the launch of a brand new train wrapped in support of British Transport Police's 'Railway Guardian' app.

Scrap metal dealer keeps its licence despite fine

A SCRAP metal dealer has kept its licence despite being fined £400,000 for illegal dumping of waste.

Dentists: Charge hike a political choice that will hit millions on modest incomes

THE British Dental Association has slammed moves to increase NHS dental chargesduring the cost-of-living crisis, accusing Ministers of prioritising lowering their own cash contributions to the service over tackling tangible barriers to access for those with both higher needs and lower incomes.

Millions to get next cost-of-living payment from April

LOW-income households will receive the next set of cost-of-living payments between 25 April and 17 May, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says.

Gable Hall still rated inadequate following Ofsted visit

OFSTED has returned to Gable Hall school in Corringham but the school remains in special measures.

Police investigate disturbance in Stanford-le-Hope

A SPOKESPERSON said: "We were called to Abbotts Drive shortly after 10.20am this morning, Sunday 26 March, to reports of two men having been injured, one of whom had collided with a vehicle. The second man was assaulted.

Bata set to hold Heritage Open Day

BATA set to hold Heritage Open Day. Full details below.

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