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People waiting too long for mental healthcare and becoming more ill while they wait, CQC finds

INCREASING demand for services and higher thresholds for admission are leading to long waits for mental healthcare, CQC’s annual report into the use of...

Government responds to the sixth Commissioners’ report into Thurrock Council’s progress under intervention

THE Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness has responded to Thurrock Council Commissioners’ most recent report into the council’s improvement journey, published...

Man arrested during mental health breakdown died hours after being sent to prison

A MAN arrested while suffering a serious mental breakdown had been incarcerated at Chelmsford Prison for just seven hours before he took his own...

Pubs given support package after business rates backlash

PUBS and music venues in England will be given a 15% discount on their business rates bills from April and will not see increases for...

Vets may have to publish prices of common pet treatments

MILLIONS of  pet owners and vet professionals across the country will benefit from major reforms to the veterinary sector – the first overhaul in sixty years. The...

Tram link alternative to Canvey third road proposed

A TRAM link connecting Canvey with Benfleet and Thurrock could offer a long‑term solution to the island’s chronic congestion problems, according to proposals by...

James McMurdock MP presses Secretary of State over ongoing failings at Basildon Hospital

JAMES McMurdock MP, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has criticised the Government's response to serious and ongoing issues at Basildon...

Support for carers of people diagnosed with personality disorder and complex needs

CARERS of people diagnosed with personality disorder and complex needs are invited to join a new course where they can learn more about ways...

MPs demand answers after Dartford tunnel damaged

TWO Labour MPs have demanded answers as to how an over-height vehicle was able to cause significant damage to one of tunnels of the...

Tribute to second man who died following collision in Aveley

THE family of a 66-year-old man who died following a collision in Aveley have described him as a true family man with a quick...

Share ideas to help shape health services in Thurrock

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is asking local people to provide feedback and ideas to shape the Trust's services. The Trust provides care to...

‘We have plans to keep you safe and secure’ – PFCC 2026/27 budget proposals for Essex Police and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

DETAILED plans to keep Essex safe and secure can be put into action by budget proposals made this week by Roger Hirst MBE, Police,...

c2c and Madam Mayor of Havering welcome the Inspiration train to Upminster

LOCAL rail operator c2c Railway, supported by Madam Mayor of Havering, have today officially welcomed and opened the Inspiration train at Upminster station. Earlier today,...

Thurrock councillors give the green light for 69 new homes in South Ockendon

THURROCK Council has approved plans for 69 new homes on green belt land in South Ockendon reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Woolsington One Ltd and...

Helping young drivers stay safe in Thurrock

LEARNING to drive is an exciting milestone, but the evidence is clear; the first months of driving alone are the most dangerous for young...

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