THE new Government is being urged to work more closely with councils to tackle the crisis of unaccompanied children being placed in hotels, with latest figures showing 14 children were accommodated in hotels on their arrival every day during the summer.
THE Conservative Group at Thurrock Council have been engaging with NewRiver, which owns Grays Shopping Centre, to explore opportunities to which could turn some of those shadowy, empty spaces we've all grown to know too well, into a useful local space for businesses, housing and leisure.
THE Thames Estuary Growth Board has appointed four new members adding new global, commercial, legal and infrastructure experience as it supports investment and innovation in the region. In addition to these new appointments, existing Board Member Gavin Chapman has been appointed Deputy Chair.
THAMES Crossing Action Group (TCAG) have publicly thanked Stephen Metcalfe, MP (Basildon South and East Thurrock) for his prompt action in meeting with the new Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP the day after he was appointed, to discuss the highly controversial proposed Lower Thames Crossing. Mr Harper’s appointment was part of a reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.
THE Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan MP has vowed to be a “champion of journalism” and reiterated the government’s commitment to making sure the “industry...
PAIRING an opulent menu with a warmly decadent atmosphere, Coco Asia, the stunning centrepiece of
Thurrock Lakeside, has become Essex’s go-to spot for an alcohol-free experience of beautiful fine dining,
welcoming service, and electric atmosphere.
MRS Craft had the support of former Labour council group leader Cllr Jane Pothecary and a number of activists including former borough mayor Cllr Carl Morris. She also had strong union support and backing from Labour strongholds in East London, including John Biggs, former Mayor of Tower Hamlets.
GHOSTS, skeletons and monsters have been seen in Chadwell St Mary taking part in a Halloween Family Ride, organised by Thurrock Council’s Road Safety Cycling Team.
A MAN has been charged in connection with our ongoing investigation into the deaths of 39 people who were discovered in a lorry trailer in Grays in October 2019.
THE £8.2billion Lower Thames Crossing will be a “smart motorway by stealth” that will result in fatalities, claim campaigners.
Nationally, the use of so-called smart...
TWO special, furry friends greeted children receiving their COVID-19 vaccination at the Alastair Farquharson Centre this morning (Thursday 27 October).
