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Half of men in East of England suffer from incontinence leaving them embarrassed and isolated

NEW research released today uncovers the alarming truth about the widespread prevalence of male urinary incontinence across the East of England, and the taboo causing silent suffering in men.

Busy times for Bulphan WI members who start year with pledges to help

BULPHAN WI members started 2023 with a competitive Beetle Drive session in January, followed by a presentation of this year's four NFWI Resolution Selection topics.

Russell Brand writes to Michael Gove over Thameside theatre

THE actor/comedian told the secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities the "community should not suffer because of poor decisions" by Thurrock Council.

Ford to cut one in five jobs in the UK

FORD has announced plans to cut 1,300 jobs in the UK over the next two years, a fifth of its total workforce in the country reports the BBC.

Local school pupil names Tilbury’s new harbour crane ‘Giraffe’

LOCAL primary schools in Thurrock took part in a challenge to come up with a name for one of the Port of Tilbury’s new Liebherr harbour cranes which will arrive into the port next month (March).

Tories claim Labour’s ULEZ expansion will make Thurrock residents pay for more pollution

THE Mayor of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone expansion will now impact many Thurrock residents directly claim the Thurrock Conservatives.

Renters leave London at highest rate in decade, research shows

RENTERS are leaving London at the highest rate in a decade, according to research reports the BBC.

NHS-funded IVF for couples in Thurrock to start in April 

A POSTCODE lottery of who can receive fertility treatment on the NHS in large parts of Essex has been scrapped following a decision to harmonise services.

Stanford-le-Hope man wanted by Essex Police

ESSEX Police are appealing for the public’s help to find John Connors, 27 from Stanford-le-Hope who is wanted on suspicion of breaching his bail conditions.

Commissioners granted more time over Thurrock Council

THE Government has sanctioned a request by commissioners overseeing Thurrock Council to be granted more powers reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

Consider a career in pharmacy this International Day of Women and Girls in Science

THIS International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is encouraging people to consider a career in pharmacy.

Health bosses decision provides equal access to healthcare services across Thurrock

RESIDENTS across mid and south Essex will benefit from more equitable access to six health services regardless of which area they live following a decision by the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) to harmonise services across the five previously separate clinical commissioning group (CCG) areas.

Energy companies halt forced installation of prepayment meters

ENERGY suppliers agree to stop forcing vulnerable households onto prepayment meters following calls from the Energy Secretary Following Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps’ intervention, all...

Grays Town Band’s Spring Concert

GRAYS Town Band's Spring Concert. Full details below.

The State Cinema tragedy continues as building is sold

THE State cinema is Grays has a new owner, though it is not yet known who it is reports Thurrock Nub News.

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