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A review of Thurrock’s homelessness service has been welcomed by councillors

THURROCK councillors have welcomed a new report that they hope will pave the way to reducing the borough’s soaring homelessness bill, which is projected...

 CCTV appeal following thefts at Lakeside Shopping Centre

ESSEX Police want to speak to a woman in connection with several reported thefts at a beauty store in Lakeside Shopping Centre. The most recent...

Partners from across rail network welcomed at c2c’s inaugural Stakeholder Conference in Basildon

RAIL operator c2c welcomed representatives from businesses and communities across its Essex route and beyond to Basildon for its inaugural Stakeholder Conference last week. Held...

Thurrock International Film Festival set to take place

THURROCK residents are invited to experience a world-class celebration of cinema as the Thurrock International Film Festival 2025 takes place from 17 to 19 October...

Visual impact of new pylons from Norwich to Tilbury

DETAILED plans, including pictures visualising how 50-metre-high pylons could alter the landscape of Essex’s countryside, have been published as part of plans to build...

Three men jailed for violence outside asylum hotel in Epping

THREE men have been jailed for a total of more than six years after committing violent disorder in Epping while officers had tried to...

Bike thefts at railway stations set to be ‘decriminalised’

THE British Transport Police (BTP) says it will not investigate bike thefts outside stations where the bicycle has been left for more than two...

Thurrock History Society: Memories of war and the exploits of local residents

AT a recent meeting of Thurrock Local History Society, the first of the season, members welcomed back museum curator Michelle Savage, who gave an...

Chief Executive Designate of new Essex Integrated Care Board cluster announced

LOCAL healthcare leader Tom Abell has been appointed as Chief Executive Designate of the new Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) cluster. The formation of a...

London Stansted powers on with solar farm

THE development of London Stansted’s on-site solar farm passed a significant construction milestone this week following the successful installation of the 1,500th solar panel. The 14.3MW...

Firefighter reunited with paramedics who saved his life

A FIREFIGHTER who has defiantly recovered from his own cardiac arrest and the tragic death of his beloved fiancée isinstalling life-saving devices outside fire...

Celebrating Thurrock’s rich and diverse communities

THURROCK is hosting a vibrant programme of events and activities this October as part of Black History Month.  Across the next month, we’re inviting residents...

Thurrock Council’s rising bill for agency workers 

THURROCK Council is facing a rising spend on agency workers, with the bill expected to reach £17.2 million by the end of the current...

Langdon Hills Farm wins approval for gym and van repairs despite noise objection 

A LANGDON Hills farm has been granted retrospective planning permission to rent out a former agricultural building to local businesses—despite concerns raised by a...

RSPCA urges people to adopt ‘every kind’ of dog as crisis sees record numbers

THE RSPCA is urging people to consider adopting ‘every kind’ of dog this Adoptober as the charity is struggling with record numbers of dogs in its...

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