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Power company outlines Autumn dangers for Thurrock households

THE UK’s biggest electricity distributor has compiled autumn safety tips for Essex families outlining the potential dangers and the continued need to take care near overhead power lines.

F.Hinds Lakeside partners with Rotary Watches to support Prostate Cancer UK

THIS October, F.Hinds, Lakeside joins the fight against Prostate Cancer by partnering exclusively with Rotary Watches, an avid supporter of the national charity, Prostate Cancer UK.

Senior MP calls for officers at failing councils to be taken to court

AN MP who is a parliamentary private secretary (PPS) at the Department for Health & Social Care James Sanderson has called for the government to “start criminal procedures” against senior officers at failing councils reports LGC plus.

New police quads in Thurrock to combat anti-social bikers

ESSEX Police and Thurrock Council have a new tool to combat anti-social motorcycling after buying two quad bikes.

Homes face winter power cuts in worst-case scenario, says National Grid

BRITISH households could lose power for up to three hours at a time this winter if gas supplies run extremely low, National Grid has warned reports the BBC.

Amazon celebrates fifth year in Tilbury

THE Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury has recently marked its fifth anniversary by hosting a range of fun activities for employees.

COVID-19 booster vaccines available this weekend in Thurrock

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), which runs several COVID-19 vaccination centres across mid and south Essex is urging eligible people to act now and book their booster vaccine.

Jack Petchey Foundation recognises two exceptional young people working hard in Thurrock

JACK Petchey Environmental Award will be awarded throughout summer until October to keep young people motivated and celebrate their environmental contributions to society.

Essex Police pledge to attend every home burglary

POLICE chiefs in England and Wales have pledged to send an officer to every single burgled home reports the BBC.

Thurrock Council allowed to borrow £836 million as part of emergency pay back process

THURROCK Council has been allowed to borrow £836 million to ensure it meets its obligation to pay back money loaned to it from local authorities, pension funds and other public bodies.

Camping site in Stanford-le-Hope given planning permission

A CAMPING site which has been operating without full planning permission for more than ten years has been given approval to carry on.

Purfleet Primary Academy celebrate anniversary with colour run

PUPILS at Purfleet Primary Academy took part in a nationwide record attempt, running through coloured paint. The colour run was carried out in schools up and down the country to celebrate Reach2’s tenth anniversary. 

South Ockendon: Man pleads guilty to breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

THE conditions of his order included not associating or communicating with a select group of people, not owning more than one mobile phone, not entering Grays unless supervised and not owning drug paraphernalia. 

Man arrested following burglary in Stanford-le-Hope

OFFICERS were notified of an alarm activation at a property in High Street at around 4.30am on Friday 30 September. It was reported that the property had been broken into at the rear and an estimated £400 of food and drink taken.

Thurrock businessman, fundraiser and politician Clive Broad passes away

THE death has been announced of Thurrock businessman, charitable stalwart and former political activist Clive Broad.

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