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Amazon in Tilbury host family fun day

MEMBERS of the Amazon team brought their family and friends along to an outdoor celebration in Orsett Showground that featured archery, mini golf and wall climbing.

Essex Police celebrate National Inclusion Week

NATIONAL Inclusion Week 2022, which takes places from Monday 26th September to Sunday 3rd October, is an opportunity to celebrate diversity and promote the importance of equality in the workplace.

Cory Community Fund returns to support local organisations

CORY has today announced the launch of the 2022 Cory Community Fund, which will provide grants for groups which generate positive improvements in local people’s lives.

Gateway Academy’s ex head takes charge to help sort out Ortu Federation problems

ONE of Thurrock's leading headteachers in recent years, who recently retired and was honoured by the borough mayor, is back in the limelight charged with helping a local Trust through its difficulties.

Plaque unveiled to honours life of Chadwell St Mary’s Jane Packer

A BLUE plaque celebrating the life and achievements of Jane Packer was unveiled at her birthplace and childhood home, 11 St Francis Way, Chadwell St Mary by friends, family and loved ones.

DP World announce terminal at London Gateway has handled 10 millionth container

DP WORLD today announces that its terminal at London Gateway has handled its 10 millionth container, just nine years after the smart logistics hub on the doorstep of the capital opened for business.

Find out more about plans to improve Thurrock’s flood defences

A DROP-IN event will be held at the Thameside Theatre next month when residents can find out more about the Thames Estuary Plan, which aims to plot a way to manage expected rises in sea levels and plan the future of riverside communities.

RSPB deeply concerned over Tory government’s “attack on nature”

THE ROYAL SOCIETY for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has launched a scathing attack on possible government plans in their mini-budget.

Corringham Library will host Barclays cashless banking services two days a week as local branch closes

CORRINGHAM Library is to host a banking service in the wake of the pending closure of Barclays Bank on Grover Walk at the end of this month.

Thurrock Council announce waste collection refresh

AFTER a number of issues with bin collections, Thurrock Council has decided to hit the refresh button to get back on track.

Survey of Thurrock’s housing stock shows a number not fit for living in

A SURVEY of Thurrock’s housing stock has shown ten per cent of the homes surveyed have damp and mould and five properties were virtually unfit for human habitation.

New course at South Essex College aims to provide next generation of police officers

A new course at South Essex College is aiming to provide the next generation of police officers in Essex.

Ambulance chief says service will recruit 60 advanced paramedics in bid to cut shocking waiting times

SIXTY advanced paramedics are being recruited into the East of England Ambulance Service to help bring down the number of people needing to be...

H&M expands at Lakeside – with launch of HOME offer

LAKESIDE, one of the UK's most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS, is pleased to announce that H&M has signed on a new unit at the centre, as part of an expansion and re-model, which will see the launch of H&M HOME.

Ormiston Park Academy set to host Open Evening

ON Thursday 6th October, Ormiston Park Academy will be hosting an open evening from 5.00-8.00pm. 

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