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Stanford-le-Hope station plan stalls after 50 per cent increase in cost

PLANS for a new Stanford-le-Hope rail station have hit the buffers after Thurrock Council was faced with a 50 per cent increase in building costs.

Residents may have to pay for permits to park outside their homes

THURROCK councillors have sent plans to introduce charges for resident’s parking permits back to the drawing board.

New 24-hour support line for rape victims

A 24-hour support line launched on Wednesday aims to end the trauma for rape victims of being unable to access help when needed reports the BBC.

Government issue advice to parents worried about Strep A

THE DEPARTMENT of education has issued the following advice to parents worried about Strep A and their children.

Don’t forget this free Christmas essential-Your Covid-19 booster

THE NHS is urging Essex residents to take action to ensure a happy, healthy holiday season for themselves and their loved ones.

Car cruising leaving West Thurrock like the “wild west”

WEST Thurrock has become “lawless” and cruisers are causing residents to fear for their safety, a councillor has claimed.

Thurrock’s sewage system at bursting point

THURROCK’S Victorian drainage and sewage system is close to bursting point and cannot take more homes without the risk of flooding, it has been revealed.

New beauty ‘inWonderland’ launches in Lakeside

A NEW independent beauty business called inWonderland has launched in Lakeside Shopping Centre and promises an experience unlike any other.

Appeal after fatal road traffic collision in Stanford-le-Hope

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Stanford-Le-Hope last night, where a man sadly died.

Russell Brand calls on Thurrock Council to save the Thameside Theatre

THE comedian and actor Russell Brand has lent his support to save the local theatre he once performed at as a child reports the BBC.

Police investigate theft of luxury cars in Bulphan

OFFICERS were called to an industrial unit on Brentwood Road in Bulphan shortly after midnight on 11 November following reports of five luxury cars being stolen.

December train strikes: Extra walkouts planned over Christmas

STAFF at Network Rail comprising about half the workers involved in a pay dispute are expected to walk out from 6pm on 24 December until 27 December.

Strep A: Schools may be given preventive antibiotics

PUPILS at schools with cases of streptococcus A could get preventative antibiotics after nine children died from infections linked to the bacteria reports the BBC.

Essex Police offer help amid Thurrock Council finance probe

ESSEX Police has has offered its "assistance" to inspectors investigating the financial situation at Thurrock Council reports the BBC. The council admitted a series of...

Thurrock Council: Attempts to hide facts re bad investments costs taxpayer £70,000

ATTEMPTS to hide Thurrock Council’s horrendous losses from bad investments cost council tax payers £70,000, it has been revealed. Just a day after the council...

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