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Thurrock Council hoping to boost relations with local businesses

THURROCK Council is seeking to improve relationships with local businesses and has launched a review of its business board.

Thurrock special needs children may have been sent to residential schools under investigation

THURROCK Council may have used residential schools for children with special needs which are under investigation by the Government for “serious failures”, it has been revealed reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

A13 to be closed overnight near Orsett Cock roundabout

THERE will be an overnight planned closure on the A13 this Saturday (14 January).

Guidance on mould to be reviewed after toddler’s death

MINISTERS have announced that guidance to landlords in England over mould and damp health risks will be reviewed, following the death of a toddler. reports the BBC.

Operation Venetic: EncroChat drug supplier from Thurrock attempted to smuggle cocaine to Iceland

A THURROCK man has been convicted after making more than  £2.7 million from supplying drugs in the UK, and attempting  to smuggle cocaine to Iceland where it would fetch a higher price.

Homelessness rises by a ‘shocking’ 20 per cent in Thurrock

THERE has been a “shocking” 20 per cent increase in homelessness in Thurrock thanks to rent increases and a lifting of a ban on evictions during the Covid outbreak reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

Funding confirmed for first 200 apprentices to train as doctors, HEE announces

FUNDING has been confirmed for the first 200 apprentices to train as doctors over the next two years, Health Education England (HEE) can announce today – marking an important step towards making careers in medicine more accessible.

An evening of celebration and respect at Seabrooke Community House

A CELEBRATION Evening was held at the Seabrooke Community House in Grays to commemorate the achievements of  young people from Thurrock who undertook the Respect Project, culminating in an expedition to the Lake District.

Please drop in and see local LGGTQ group

WHY not pop along to this monthly #LGBTQ peer group? They are a small group of local LGBTQ+ community members, providing support, advice and social opportunities for each other.

Water UK urges public to add ‘saving water’ to New Year’s resolutions as Brits have no idea how much water they use

INDUSTRY body Water UK is urging the public to turn over a new leaf this year and become more 'water savvy', as new research reveals the public have no idea how much water they use.

C2C invite customers to join their Passenger Panel

TRAIN firm c2c is calling for new customer representatives to join its Passenger Panel to champion the needs and views of customers travelling on the railway network. 

Thurrock mourners could face congestion charge at crematorium

MOURNERS in Thurrock could face a £12.50 charge to pay their last respects to loved ones, a councillor has warned.

Firefighters rescue man following road traffic collision on M25

ESSEX Firefighters rescued a man following a road traffic collision on the M25, Grays this morning.

Two decades of policing recognised for Port of Tilbury’s Police Sergeant

SERGEANT Nigel Morgan from the Port of Tilbury Police, received his well-earned Long Service and Good Conduct Medal this week as he reaches a career milestone of 20 years of policing.

Fire contaminants linked to significant physical and mental health issues among UK firefighters

NEW research has found that toxic contaminants in fires are directly linked to increased rates of cancer and mental health issues among firefighters.

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