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Faith and belief tree sculptures help to remember loved ones in Thurrock

THREE faith and belief tree sculptures have been put up in the entrances and close to the multi faith prayer rooms at the three hospital sites in Basildon, Broomfield and Southend.

Government funding for family hubs to aid pandemic recovery

THURROCK Council is one of 75 local authorities taking part in a £301 million scheme to support families in the aftermath of the Covid...

Essex councils lent nearly £20 million to crisis-hit Thurrock

THE amount of money owed to local authorities in Essex by debt-ridden Thurrock Council has hit nearly £20million.

Macmillan is searching for volunteers in Thurrock to become community buddies

MACMILLAN Cancer Support is looking for members of the local community to join its Macmillan Buddy scheme. 

Inside Cabin built by Children in Need Surprise Squad for St. Luke’s Hospice

THE BBC One Show’s Surprise Squad and TV presenter Ronan Keating were at St. Luke’s Hospice in Essex last week, undertaking a special build as part of BBC Children in Need’s 2022 Appeal.

Horndon and Stanford students visit the council chamber

CHILDREN from Horndon-on-the-Hill Primary School and Stanford-le-Hope Primary School visited the Council Chambers on Thursday 17th November.

Christmas workers can save time with HMRC app

AS tens of thousands of people start seasonal jobs over the next few weeks, they can use the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) app to save them time to find details they need to pass on to their employer. 

Consultation on land to the west of East Tilbury

CONSULTATION on land to the west of East Tilbury. Full details below.

Chadwell to become part of the South Basildon and East Thurrock parliamentary constituency

CHANGES to constituency boundaries mean that Chadwell St Mary is likely to move from Thurrock into the neighbouring South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.

#GiveAGift returns to support Thurrock Children

THURROCK'S #GiveAGift is back for a seventh year, collecting Christmas presents for Thurrock children who are most in need to bring them a little...

Lakeside’s Festive Fairy to Surprise Shoppers with Prizes

LAKESIDE Shopping Centre has revealed its heart-warming festive story called “The Christmas Fairy Tale of Hope and Happiness.”

Approval for 230 flat pack homes on Thurrock’s green belt

THURROCK councillors have approved plans for 230 flat-pack homes on green belt despite a recommendation of refusal and almost 300 objections from residents.

St Thomas of Canterbury set to hold Christmas Bazaar

ST Thomas of Canterbury Church in Grays is looking forward to welcoming everyone on Sunday, 27 November for family fun and other activities including a raffle draw at its annual Christmas Bazaar.

Thames Estuary envoy responds to autumn statement

KATE Willard, Thames Estuary Envoy, and chair of the Thames Estuary Growth Board reacted to the Chancellor's updated on Investment Zones: "The Chancellor is absolutely...

Essex Chambers comment on chancellor’s autumn statement

REACTING to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Denise Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce said: “The Chancellor has stayed true to his word in focusing...

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