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Prison rules leave ombudsman ‘concerned’ in wake of death of disgraced former teacher

PRISON rules have left the prison ombudsman “concerned” in the wake of the death of a disgraced former teacher from Essex reports the Local...

Thurrock MP and local Councillor call for action over Purfleet level crossing delays

THURROCK MP Jen Craft and local councillor Aaron Green have asked for an investigation into issues with Purfleet-on-Thames level crossing. This follows reports of extended...

Support service given the go-ahead to help adults with poor mental health

COUNCILLORS have agreed to extend a specialist support service helping vulnerable adults across Thurrock, warning axing it could drive up homelessness and costs reports...

Details of candidates for two by-elections in Grays

BY-Elections 23 July 2026- Statement of Persons nominated. Details below. Grays Riverside Grays Town https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/local-elections-2026/statement-persons-nominated-grays-ward-elections-july-2026

More children with educational needs to get more support

MORE children and young people in Thurrock who are out of school because of special educational needs, health problems or complex circumstances could soon...

Business Crime Team visits car boots & markets on look-out for stolen goods

WE don’t take any pleasure in removing bargains from the public but everyone needs to understand, this practice is putting up your prices and...

Transport for London’s wildflower verges continue to blossom

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has doubled the amount of wildflower verges on its estate to 520,000m² in just two years, helping to boost biodiversity...

Thurrock Labour councillor writes to Reform administration accusing it of “threatening front line services”

ONE of Thurrock's two remaining Labour councillors, Aaron Green, has written to council Leader Cllr Richard Bingley setting out concerns and seeking clarity on...

New community engagement groups to hold Lower Thames Crossing to account during construction

THREE new Community Liaison Groups are being established by the Lower Thames Crossing to give local representatives a way to shape the project’s construction...

Supporting healthcare for veterans this Armed Forces Day

WITH around 51,000 veterans living in Essex, NHS Essex is committed to ensuring former armed forces personnel receive the personalised care and support they...

DP World surpasses 160,000 tonnes of CO2e savings across UK supply chains

DP World has helped customers cut more than 160,000 tonnes of CO2e savings from UK supply chains in less than three years, driven by...

Need tax help? Gen Zs wish they had learnt basics about tax

FOUR in ten of Generation Z say they wish they had learnt the basics about tax when they were younger as HM Revenue and...

NHS apologises to parents for children’s ‘poor experience’ in Queen’s Hospital A&E

THE NHS trust in charge of an east London hospital under fire for its children’s services has apologised reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Queen’s Hospital...

Council Delivers Free Weekend Parking as Part of Building a Better Basildon

RESIDENTS are now able to spend more time enjoying family days out, visiting local businesses and exploring town centres thanks to the introduction of...

Raising the Flag ahead of Armed Forces Day

COUNCILLOR Bill Cook, Mayor of Thurrock raised the Armed Forces Day Flag at the council's Civic Offices today. The Mayor was joined by Cllr Richard...

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