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NHS: More at-home care offered in attempt to shorten waiting times

PLANS to open more so-called virtual wards for patients in England are to be announced by the government reports the BBC. The measures will enable...

Firefighters across the UK have voted for strike action in a row over pay

THE Fire Brigades Union said while it had a mandate to take its members out on strike, it would not announce any dates until after it meets employers.

Thurrock’s local policing team across the borough in focus

ESSEX Police have turned the spotlight on Thurrock's local police team in a feature to mark Neighbourhood Police week. On an average day, Essex Police...

Thurrock residents will be able to travel into London by boat this half term

RESIDENTS can sail to London on a new river bus service from Essex. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has announced it is launching a new...

London Stansted records best month yet as strong recovery continues in November

THE airport welcomed 1.83 million passengers during November, representing 97% of the passengers served in the same month in 2019, the highest proportion of traffic seen at Stansted throughout the recovery period.

Nearly 400 arrested for drink and drug driving in last six weeks of 2022

TO keep roads in Essex safe, more than 370 arrests were made for drink or drug driving offences in the last six weeks of 2022.

National Theatre’s Hamlet reimagined for young audiences touring to schools in Thurrock

INTRODUCING young audiences to the world of theatre, an energetic retelling of one of Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedies Hamlet will be seen by five schools in Thurrock as part of a six-week schools tour across England culminating in performances at the National Theatre in March.  

Thurrock opposition to the proposed £10bn Lower Thames Crossing remains unanimous

THE Chair of Thurrock Council’s Lower Thames Crossing Task Force bought forward a motion at the Full Council meeting last night (Weds 25th Jan 2023) to seek assurances that the Council is committed to opposing the new crossing scheme as currently presented. The outcome was a show of complete and unanimous opposition from every single Thurrock Councillor in attendance at the meeting.[1]

South Ockendon: Hairdryer catches bedding alight

ESSEX Firefighters are warning residents not to use hairdryers to warm or dry clothing after a hairdryer caught bedding alight in South Ockendon.

Bulphan: Vehicles stolen in burglary at Brentwood Road

ESSEX Police is appealing for information about a burglary in Bulphan where a number of motorbikes and a quadbike were stolen.

Tory councillor warns London’s low emission zones will have a devastating impact on thousands of Thurrock residents.

COUNCILLORS have warned an extension to London’s low emission zones will have a devastating impact on thousands of Thurrock residents.

Film collaboration highlights the dangers of gangs

THURROCK Council’s School Wellbeing Service has collaborated with N-Act Theatre Company to produce a film about young people and the affect that gang involvement can have on members, family and friends.

Stanford-le-Hope Primary celebrate positive Ofsted

STAFF and children at Stanford-le-Hope Primary School are delighted with the outcome of their most recent Ofsted inspection. Three inspectors visited the school on  22nd and 23rd November 2022. The overall effectiveness of Stanford-le-Hope Primary School has been graded as a good, with each individual area also rated as good.   

Future of council funded police to be discussed in secret

SECRET discussions are set to be held over the future of Thurrock Council funded police officers reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

Labour leader calls into question future of Thurrock Council

THE future of Thurrock Council has been called into question, as commissioners are set to be given more power over the ailing authority reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

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