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New Reform MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock was once JAILED for ‘assaulting’ ex-girlfriend

A REFORM UK MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock was jailed for assaulting a former girlfriend, it has been revealed reports the Daily...

Carpetright close to collapse with 1,800 jobs at risk

CARPETRIGHT is on the brink of collapse, putting more than 1,800 jobs at risk reports the BBC. The retailer has filed a notice of intention...

Housing developer fined over “unsightly mess” in East Tilbury

A HOUSING developer has been fined thousands of pounds for leaving an unsightly mess at The Lawns development site, in Coronation Avenue, East Tilbury,...

Over one in four young people fearful of becoming homeless within the next year, new study reveals

MORE than one in four young people are worried that they or someone they know will become homeless in the next 12 months, a...

Thurrock Council remembers Srebrenica

THURROCK Council's Mayor and leader raised a flag and held a minute's silence today (Thursday, 11 July) as they joined the borough's Srebrenican community...

146 homes plan for greenbelt land in Dunton

PLANS have been drawn up for more than 100 new homes on greenbelt land just outside of Thurrock Crest Nicholson Operations Ltd is behind the...

Summertime means struggling families could skip meals warns Salvation Army

NEW research shows that 43% of parents are worried the summer holidays will put them into financial difficulty warns The Salvation Army. In the East...

Planning committee chairman slams discourteous developers 

THE chairman of Thurrock planning committee rounded on developers who threatened councillors with new government legislation just days after Labour was installed in Westminster...

Airfield homes plan in Orsett is grounded by councillors who reject applicant’s message

THURROCK councillors rejected plans to build 750 homes on green belt land after a developer slammed the council for being “hugely behind” on building...

Thurrock Council planning committee approves affordable hones plan for Aveley

A HOUSING project which will bring new affordable homes to the Thurrock has been approved reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock Council’s planning committee gave the...

Transport Secretary kickstarts “bus revolution” as she promises to support local leaders to deliver better buses up and down the country

TRANSPORT Secretary Louise Haigh will visit Greater Manchester today to begin the Government’s bus revolution, as she pledges to support every community to...

Food Waste collections extended across all of Thurrock

FOLLOWING resident feedback Thurrock Council has decided to roll out weekly food waste collections across Thurrock early, with food bins and caddies being delivered...

Basildon Tories leader set to hold Richard Holden MP to account over selection process promises

THE leader of the Basildon Tories insists he will hold a new south Essex MP to account over promises he made to “deal with”...

Planning Committee ignores warning to reject 1,000 new homes on green belt

THURROCK Council has rejected plans for up to 1,000 new homes on green belt, despite a warning the new Labour Government could overturn it’s...

M25 set for third full weekend closure as work continues on £317m improvement project

DRIVERS are reminded that a section of the M25 will once again be closed in Surrey for a full weekend.  The motorway between junctions 10...

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