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Brighter Futures Family Hub Network confirmed for Thurrock

THURROCK'S Brighter Futures Family Hub Network will deliver responsive, high-quality support to local families with children aged 0 to 18, expectant parents and young adults with SEND up to age 25.

Firefighters’ strike postponed as union votes over new pay offer

STRIKE action by firefighters has been put on hold while union members consider an increased pay offer. During talks on Tuesday, fire service employers put...

111 offers 24/7 support for people in mental health crisis

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is reminding adults in mental health crisis to dial 111 for immediate and specialist support.

Confidence amongst small businesses at lowest level since the pandemic

CONFIDENCE amongst small businesses at lowest level since the pandemic

Get Covid-19 booster before it is too late

CLINICIANS across mid and south Essex are urging people to get their COVID-19 booster jabs before it's too late. 

Ensign Bus Company is sold to First Bus

THE Thurrock-based Ensign Bus Company is to be taken over by the First Bus group, it has been announced.

Win a £2,000 Valentine’s bundle with Lakeside

TO celebrate the feeling of love in the air and arrival of Valentine's, Galentine's and good times, Lakeside Shopping Centre has unveiled two beautiful benches to help spread the love this February.

Shadow primary care minister visits Thurrock

FERYAL Clark, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Primary Care & Patient Safety, joined Jen Craft, Labour’s prospective parliamentary candidate for Thurrock, for a roundtable last week with local residents to hear about their experiences of using local maternity services.

Thurrock ports see boom in trade

BOOMING ports are celebrating a rise in trade last year despite the challenging financial climate, marking south Essex as a leading global player in international imports and exports.

£200 million to improve walking and cycling routes and boost local economies

SCHOOLS, high streets and main roads will benefit from improved crossings and junctions to support walking and cycling, reduce emissions and boost local economies, thanks to a £200 million fund announced today (6 February).   

Thurrock Council able to raise council tax by up to 10 per cent following administration’s financial collapse

THURROCK Council has been given the green light by the government to increase council tax by up to ten per cent - without having to go to residents for a referendum reports Thurrock Nub News.

Two teenagers arrested after robberies in Lakeside

TWO teenagers have been arrested after reports of robberies at Lakeside on Friday (3 February).

St Luke’s Hospice: Charity highlights impact of cost of living crisis as it calls for support this winter

St. Luke’s Hospice has highlighted the impact of the cost of living crisis as it appeals for donations during a challenging winter. 

Households, businesses and organisations off the gas grid to receive energy bill support over the coming weeks

FROM today households across Great Britain who don’t use mains gas for heating will start receiving £200 towards their energy bills as the Alternative Fuel Payment (AFP) scheme launches. Most will get the £200 AFP automatically as a credit on their electricity bill but some customers will need to apply for the support later this month.

Cost of policing for residents to go up by around £15 per ‘average’ home

ESSEX Police's portion of council tax is set to increase by almost £15 for an average home – without which "hard-fought gains are at risk".

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