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Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK

ALL young children in the UK can now be offered protection against chickenpox for the first time on the NHS reports the BBC. The vaccine...

Alzheimer’s Society shares seven tips to help people with dementia during the cold weather

AS the UKHSA issues cold weather warnings until 5 January 2026, Alzheimer’s Society shares seven tips to help people with dementia during the cold...

Tilbury man arrested on suspicion of theft and dangerous driving

A MAN has been arrested following a collision on the slip road for the A127 in Basildon last night (1 January). We had been called...

Annie auditions at the Thameside Theatre

WITH equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City.She is determined...

Decision on 2,100-home development between Bulphan and West Horndon deferred

A DECISION on whether to grant outline planning permission for more than 2,000 homes on Green Belt land between Bulphan and West Horndon has...

Decision on large Grays house extension deferred amid HMO concerns

THURROCK Council has delayed a decision on a major extension to a terraced property in Grays after questions were raised over whether it will...

Thurrock fire crews tackle blaze at thatched cottage

CREWS, including from Basildon, Colchester, Frinton, Orsett and Southend, are continuing to work hard to remove the thatched roof and check for hotspots. Six crews...

All Aboard for Savings: The Great British Rail Sale Returns!

MILLIONS of discounted train tickets for half term activities, weekend getaways and commuting will be up for grabs next week. The week-long Great British...

Two drivers caught doing 100mph during speed checks

TWO drivers were stopped for speeding at more than 100mph on the A13 at Pitsea during a recent week of action targeting dangerous driving. Officers...

Opportunity to have a say on future of local government

THURROCK residents are reminded of the ongoing consultation from government about the future of local authorities in Essex. In January, after receiving feedback from residents,...

Two Thurrock residents recognised in New Year’s honours

TWO Thurrock residents have been recognised in the New Year's Honours. Jeffrey David Asser, who lives in Grays and is Assistant Director, Department for Energy...

Thurrock MP continues to ask questions on sign language

THURROCK MP Jen Craft has asked the government a question regarding sigh language provision. Jen Craft asked: "To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social...

Plan to replace Fobbing green belt home with five properties rejected

A PROPOSAL to demolish part of a property on Fobbing’s green belt and replace it with five new homes has been refused by Thurrock...

PFCC Roger Hirst appointed MBE in New Year Honours

ROGER Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the...

Highways spends £50m buying Thames Crossing houses

NATIONAL Highways has spent more than £50m purchasing properties affected by one of the biggest UK road projects in living memory, the BBC can...

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