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Coronavirus is still with us: vulnerable to be offered spring jab 

ALTHOUGH COVID-19 infections at last seems to be reducing, local doctors, nurses and clinicians are warning it is still alive and kicking and the most vulnerable people remain at risk.   

Essex will ask ‘to go it alone’ if devolution partners like Thurrock stop progress

ESSEX will ask to go it alone if its two partners involved in discussions for devolution hinder progress, the leader of Essex County Council...

c2c FD takes on first marathon in aid of children’s cancer charity, Gold Geese

TRENTALIA'S c2c's Finance Director, Phil Leney is lacing up his running shoes in preparation for his first ever marathon at the London Marathon next month, in aid of Essex children's cancer charity, Gold Geese. 

Thurrock thanks hosts for Ukrainian refuges and hopes more will come forward

THURROCK Council needs more residents to come forward to help Ukrainian refugees.

Ministry Of Justice Calls For People from Thurrock to volunteer as Magistrates

PEOPLE from all walks of life in Essex are being urged to consider becoming magistrates as applications open in Essex for this vital role. The appeal is part of a national drive to increase the number and diversity of those volunteering across England and Wales.

Thurrock Labour candidate raises childcare proposals concerns

JEN Craft, Labour’s candidate to be Thurrock’s MP has spoken out against Government plans to relax the rules on staff to children ratios in nurseries, following an incident last month at a local pre-school.

Boost for bus, coach and HGV driver recruitment with proposed reforms to training rules

NUMBERS of HGV, bus and coach drivers could be boosted through proposed reforms to driver training rules, further supporting the UK’s vital supply chain and economic growth.

Government spends 31 times more per mile on maintaining motorways than on repairing local potholes

THE Government spent 31 times more per mile maintaining motorways and A roads last year than they did on funding councils to repair crumbling...

DP World funds new rescue centre for Essex and Kent wild seals

A NEW rescue and rehabilitation facility which will care for sick and injured seals found off the coasts of Essex and Kent was opened last week in partnership with DP World.

Thurrock celebrates Commonwealth Day 2023

THURROCK Council joined institutions and groups across the world today, Monday 13 March, to raise the flag for Commonwealth Day.

Herd in the City is coming to town

THE dates of Herd In The City, which will be stomping into Southend-on-Sea this summer, have officially been announced.

Appeal after pedestrian suffers injuries in South Ockendon

ROADS Policing officers are appealing for the public’s help following a collision in South Ockendon in which a man sustained serious injuries.

Appeal after fatal collision in Purfleet

POLICE Officers investigating a serious collision in Purfleet are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.

Thurrock man sentenced to 16 years in jail for series of sex offences against a child

A SURVIVOR of sexual abuse and her mother have described their feelings after a man from South Ockendon was jailed for 16 years yesterday.

Government says Lower Thames Project will be delayed – even if it wins planning approval

ON Thursday,Transport Secretary, Mark Harper MP has issued a statement in which he says that whilst the proposed Lower Thames Crossing will still be examined in the DCO process, if it is granted permission the start of construction would be delayed by 2 years.

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