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Tree from Platinum Jubilee sculpture to be planted in Thurrock

HUNDREDS of trees that made up a centrepiece of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations are to be planted across Britain in honour of the late...

Essex poultry keepers urged to follow biosecurity advice as Defra implements Bird Flu prevention zone

ON Tuesday 27 September, an Avian Influenza (AI) prevention zone was announced by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) covering Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex.

Police conclude investigation following disappearance of Owami Davies and conclude there was no racial bias

ESSEX and Met Police forces have concluded an investigation into their procedures and actions following the disappearance of Grays woman

Thurrock Health and Wellbeing Board publish Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

ON Friday 30 September, Thurrock Health and Wellbeing Board published the updated Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) for Thurrock.

Cllr Andrew Jefferies thanks residents as waste collection changes continue

CLLR Andrew Jefferies has thanked residents following the first week of changes to allow a refresh of household waste collection services.

Thurrock Tory councillor once dubbed “the Iron Chancellor” quits Cabinet

THE THURROCK councillor once dubbed the "Iron Chancellor" by his Tory colleagues has quit the cabinet and gone to the back bench.

Government fears Thurrock finances could get worse

THE extent of central Government’s concern over Thurrock Council’s finances has been laid bare, amid fears that “further evidence of failure could come to light” reports the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Amazon supports Thurrock Mental Health charity

A THURROCK mental health charity has received a donation of £1,000 from the team at Amazon's fulfilment centre in Tilbury. Thurrock and Brentwood Mind is...

Community bids farewell to late CVS boss Kristina Jackson

MEMBERS of local community groups and the voluntary sector lined Grays streets this afternoon to pay their respects to the late CEO of Thurrock CVS, Kristina Jackson.

Grays dad takes on London Marathon in memory of son

A DAD from Grays, is taking on the London Marathon to raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust, the charity that supported him when...

New Streamlined Thurrock Council cabinet unveiled in troubled borough

TODAY (29 September 2022), Cllr Mark Coxshall announced his new team at Thurrock Council. Coming into the Cabinet today is Cllr Graham Snell who represents...

Search for man after theft of woman’s car keys in Corringham

DO you recognise these men? Essex Police want to speak to them in connection with an incident where a woman's purse and car keys were stolen from a private area of Boots in St John's Way, Corringham.

Summer Reading Challenge volunteers celebrated at special event

VOLUNTEERS who supported this year’s Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge were celebrated at a special event on Tuesday 27 September.

Chronic Pain in the UK: More efficient referrals could free up over 16 million GP appointments

THE majority of people living with chronic pain[i] in the UK (69%) had to visit multiple general practitioners (GPs) and wait more than a year before receiving an official diagnosis, with more than one quarter of people (28%) waiting three years or more. This insight comes as part of a survey of people living with chronic pain, conducted to mark pain awareness month (September) by an independent research agency on behalf of Boston Scientific.

Bank launches emergency intervention in markets after Chancellor mini-budget

AS the Governor said in his statement on Monday, the Bank is monitoring developments in financial markets very closely in light of the significant repricing of UK and global financial assets.

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