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Christmas kindness campaign launched by Lakeside superhero!

MELISSA Bronger, single mum of four, was the deserving winner of this summer's Superhero competition. Melissa submitted an incredibly praiseworthy entry showing her strength in raising four wonderful children, two of which need extra assistance for their disabilities.

Nurses to strike for two days before Christmas

NURSES in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are to strike for two days next month in what is set to be their biggest walkout in the NHS’s history reports the BBC.

Reducing Inequalities micro-grant launch to tackle health inequalities

PEOPLE power to improve health is being given a boost thanks to small pots of cash for the community in mid and south Essex.

Purfleet regeneration plan delays slammed by councillors 

COUNCILLORS have criticised delays in delivering a £1billion project to regenerate Purfleet, which could now be affected by the financial meltdown of a housing...

Concerns over mould in houses in Thurrock

A THURROCK councillor has said it has taken the death of a child who lived in a mouldy flat to prompt a national wave...

New Aldi store opens in Grays

THE Aldi store on London Road in Grays reopened this morning at 8am, following a significant refurbishment and extension.

Disqualified driver jailed for 18 months after making off from cops

THANKS to dedicated officers’ teamwork, a disqualified driver who drove dangerously to evade police before running out of fuel, has been jailed.    Waqar Saeed, 32,...

Council supports local community events to spread the Christmas joy across Thurrock

THURROCK Council is supporting multiple Christmas community events taking place this November and December across the borough.

E-scooters: Get a Black Friday bargain, not a whole lot of trouble

EVERYONE'S looking for a bargain this week as we head towards Black Friday but be careful of what you buy and where you buy it. 

Operation Orbital, dedicated to keeping the M25 safe, saw 152 drivers reported for traffic-related offences

IN just one week, Operation Orbital, dedicated to keeping the M25 safe, saw 152 drivers reported for traffic-related offences.

Train strikes: Rail workers to strike in run-up to Christmas

RAIL passengers face disruption in the run-up to Christmas after the RMT union announced more strike dates reports the BBC. Industrial action will be held...

Thurrock’s Mayor turns on the lights in Grays

THE festive period has officially begun in Thurrock as Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr James Halden, was joined by local schoolchildren to switch on the lights in Grays High Street.

Millions to be spent on adult social care to help hospitals though winter

AT least £5m is to be made available to Essex County Council to increase care capacity and enable more people to be discharged from...

Metro Bank Stores Appeal for Donations for Most in Need this Christmas

PART of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust which is working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. The charity’s vision is for a UK without the need for foodbanks as one in five in the UK live below the poverty line.

MP Stephen Metcalfe visits East of England ambulance service

THE 'struggles' of the East of England Ambulance Service to cope with 'enormous challenges' has been highlighted by local MP Stephen Metcalfe. South Basildon and...

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