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NSPCC call for more powers to curb on-line harms against children

OVER four fifths (81%) in the East of England want senior tech managers to be appointed and held legally responsible for stopping children being harmed by social media, new polling reveals.

Riverboats and trams in Thurrock’s transport vision of the future 

RIVER boats, rapid transport bus systems and even trams feature in Thurrock’s ambitious transport plans. An update on the borough’s transport strategy which will be debated by the planning transport and regeneration overview and scrutiny committee next week, includes to “strengthen the river as a transport artery”.

UK supermarkets face tomato shortages

SUPPLIES of some fruit and vegetables, including tomatoes, to UK supermarkets have been disrupted by poor weather in Europe and Africa reports the BBC. The...

Small business finalists from Essex revealed for prestigious awards

THE finalists for the prestigious East of England Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) awards have been revealed – with several Essex businesses making it through to...

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visits Thurrock

DURING a visit to Thurrock by Labour Leader Keir Starmer and Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, Labour revealed that Police Community Support Officers in the East of England have been cut by a whopping 75% since the Conservatives came to power in 2010.

Schools team up with Thurrock Council and bring pupils’ winning active travel designs to life

SCHOOLCHILDREN across Thurrock have seen their winning poster designs transformed into banners after taking part in a competition to highlight the importance of active travel on their school journey.

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Thurrock are appealing for the public’s help

DETECTIVES investigating a serious assault in Thurrock are appealing for the public’s help.

Thurrock Council’s successful fraud team may face cuts to due debts

IN a report that will be seen as savagly ironic by Thurrock council watchers, the financial collapse of the authority through its massively botched 'borrow to invest' is now impairing the work of its internal frauid investigation team - a department that actually makes a profit for the council!

Solar farm company wants to work with residents over community contribution

RESIDENTS in the Bulphan are being encouraged to make their views known about how the local community might benefit from a huge news solar farm, which will be adjacent to the village.

Some ambulance callers to be told go elsewhere

A NEW way of screening ambulance calls is to be introduced across England in an effort to improve response times.

Nursing union announce biggest walkout over pay dispute

THE Royal College of Nursing has announced its biggest walkout of the pay dispute in England.

Have your say on plans for new homes in Grays and Stanford-le-Hope

PROPOSALS to explore the potential for new homes to meet local demand in Grays and Stanford-le-Hope are being put to residents to share their views.

Thurrock Labour leader slams Tory budget proposals

THURROCK Council's Labour Group Leader has reacted to the Conservative cabinet's budget proposals, which have been published today.

Thurrock Council proposes 9.99% tax increase and budget cuts

THURROCK'S ruling Conservative group has proposed its share of council tax in the borough will increase by 7.99 per cent - the maximum it can.

Bill’s long service at HW Wilson recognised

TILBURY man Bill Adams recently celebrated 25 years working for Ockendon-based H W Wilson as a decorator.

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