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Thurrock councillors demand greater powers over academy schools 

A COUNCILLOR has called for stronger local powers to intervene in academy schools as frustration grows over what one member described as 14 months...

Police and Crime Commissioner takes to the water in Tilbury

ESSEX Police and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst tested out his sea legs when he visited the Port of London Police team at Tilbury Docks...

Nurse reflects on 50 year career ahead of Mental Health Nurses’ Day

A NURSE inspired by young patients he met on a football field is celebrating almost 51 years working in mental health care. Allen Senivassen is...

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

A SINGLE nasal spray vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, as well as bacterial lung infections, and may even ease allergies,...

Harrods guard from Grays jailed for £11k clothing theft

A SECURITY guard has been jailed for nine months after stealing clothes worth more than £11,000 from Harrods reports the BBC. Abdishakur Osman, 22, of...

Tilbury: Collision involving a stolen vehicle: St Chads Road 

OFFICERS investigating a collision in Tilbury involving a stolen car are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage. We were notified of a collision involving...

Thurrock Labour freezes service charges to protect residents during cost-of-living crisis

THURROCK Labour has confirmed that service charges for council tenants will be frozen at 2025/26 levels, delivering real support for residents facing ongoing cost-of-living...

Donated computers find new home to help tackle digital poverty

FORTY Five local children now have a computer thanks to a new initiative from local digital charity, Every Child Online, supported by Thurrock Council. Cllr...

82-bed care home in Grays recommended for approval

A MAJOR new care home creating around 100 jobs has been backed for a prominent site in Grays reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock...

Grays man charged with theft of motorbike

A GRAYS man has been charged with stealing a motorbike, following his arrest by officers from Thurrock Neighbourhood Policing Team. Warren Richards, 31, of Argent...

Reform MP for Romford pledges referendum on Havering’s future in London

HAVERING residents would be given a referendum on staying part of London, a Reform MP says reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Andrew Rosindell, the Romford...

Transport for London marks tenth anniversary of Sarah Hope Line

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) marks the 10th anniversary of The Sarah Hope Line, the flagship customer incident support service that offers compassionate, practical support...

Retail union USDAW expresses concern over increase in shoplifting

RETAIL trade union Usdaw is concerned by today’s police recorded crime statistics for England and Wales showing that in the year to September 2025,...

Thurrock Reform welcome Labour’s U-turn on election cancellations

THURROCK Reform have welcomed Labour's U-turn on election cancellations. Thurrock Reform Leader Councillor Alex Anderson said: "Just a few weeks ago, in an act of...

Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%

THE UK’s inflation rate fell to 3% in January, down from 3.4% in December, driven by a decrease in food, fuel and airfare prices...

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