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Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises

EARLIER cancer diagnosis and faster treatment are being promised under a government plan in England to ensure three quarters of patients are surviving cancer...

HMRC: 11.48 million beat the Self Assessment deadline

MORE than 11.48 million people beat the deadline and filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year by 31...

Essex Police supports national firearms amnesty for specific blank firers

ESSEX Police is supporting a four‑week amnesty to remove specific types of blank‑firing guns from circulation. The amnesty runs from 2 February to 27 February. After...

Thurrock Council accused of substandard pothole repairs 

THURROCK Council has been accused of carrying out “substandard” pothole and kerb repairs after a resident was allegedly told by a contractor that poor...

Thurrock Council approves expansion of HMO from six to nine residents

A PLAN to expand a six bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Chadwell St Mary into a larger nine bed facility has been...

New study to examine nature of dog attacks in UK

A NEW research project will examine the scale and nature of dog attacks in the UK, in the face of a lack of reliable...

Poll by More in Common reveals 75% of Britons support more protection for the countryside

A NEW poll for The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) by More in Common has uncovered near universal support for protecting the countryside, with 75% of Britons believing existing...

Police appeal for man missing from South Ockendon

ESSEX Police is working hard to find Ahssain Adei, who’s missing from home in South Ockendon. The 67-year-old was last seen leaving home at 11.25am...

Over 150 children withdrawn from Mossbourne Schools ‘left to fend for themselves’

A COUNCILLOR says 150 children withdrawn from schools run by the Mossbourne Federation have been left without safeguarding checks or council support reports the...

School suspensions and exclusions increase by 60% in Essex

THE number of suspensions or permanent exclusions from schools in the area covered by Essex County Council has increased by almost 60 per cent...

Thurrock Council joins East of England partnership to support a tobacco-free future

THURROCK Council is proud to be part of a major new regional initiative to reduce smoking and improve public health across the East of...

Twelve new firefighters welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

TWELVE new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course at Witham Fire Station. The...

Thameside Theatre: Alice in Pantoland

TUMBLE down the rabbit hole this festive season as 'Alice in Pantoland' brings you a topsy-turvy adventure like no other! Follow Alice as she journeys through...

Nat West Bank in Grays Town Centre set to close

THE NAT West Bank in Grays Town Centre is set to close. NatWest will shut at least 39 of its bank branches in 2026 and...

‘Many magical moments’ RSPCA searches for new Animal Rescue Officers in Thurrock

RSPCA rescuers primarily help animals by investigating reports of animal cruelty and neglect and also rescue those who are sick, injured or stranded. The ARO...

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