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Fun Walk Trust gives boost to local charities

THE Fun Walk Trustees had the pleasure of visiting the BCCS offices in Billericay last week following an invitation from Community Engagement Officer Damian...

Orthopaedic surgeon nominated for top award

AN orthopaedic surgeon who is taking part in research, as part of an international study from Oxford University, has been nominated for an award. The...

Plans for new £10 million Lidl approved

PLANS for a £10million Lidl supermarket in Tilbury have been approved, following overwhelming support from residents reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Work can now begin...

Taxes are a blessing; Christian leaders tell Sunak and Starmer

OVER twenty prominent Christian leaders have signed an open letter to the leaders of the Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Labour parties urging them to ‘seek the welfare...

Green light for new commercial development is recommended despite resident concerns – Lidl store also set for decision

PLANS for ten commercial units in Grays, which are expected to create 40 new jobs, have been recommended for approval at a Thurrock Council...

Progress flag flies high as part of Pride Week

TO mark the beginning of pride week in Thurrock - which culminates in the Pride Festival on Saturday (8 June) the 'Progress Flag' was raised at...

Ford managers to begin nationwide industrial action

HUNDREDS of workers in Dunton, Stratford, Dagenham, Daventry and Halewood angry at Ford's approach to pay negotiations Ford managers at sites across the country will...

Research reveals unacceptable abuse and intimidation towards election candidates

NEW research conducted by the Electoral Commission has uncovered significant levels of abuse faced by candidates in the May 2024 elections. In England, 43% of candidates surveyed...

Pylons could “criminally” damage remnants of 5000-year-old settlement

REMNANTS of a 5,000-year-old settlement in Chelmsford could be “criminally” damaged if a planned route for new high voltage power lines between Norwich and...

Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner’s big red battle bus comes to Thurrock

LABOUR supporters and councillors in Chafford Hundred welcomed their party's battle bus when it arrived in the borough on the opening day of a...

Junior doctors call five-day strike just before election

JUNIOR doctors in England are to stage a five-day strike in the lead-up to the election in their long-running pay dispute with the government...

Looking back on a month of music and community engagement as Get Creative Festival approaches finale

AS Thurrock moves towards the end of May, Get Creative Festival 2024 produced by local arts organisation Arts Outburst had a busy fourth week...

Lower Thames Crossing decision delay due to General Election

A DECISION on the Lower Thames Crossing is to be delayed by six months because of the general election. After months of submissions and a...

Plans for £10 million Lidl supermarket in Tilbury

PLANS for a £10million Lidl supermarket in Tilbury have been recommended for approval after almost 200 residents backed it. Planning officers have backed the scheme for...

British Transport Police urge teenage girls in the East of England to report sexual harassment

BRITISH Transport Police is today (Wednesday 29 May) releasing new statistics that suggest sexual harassment is underreported by teenage girls in the East of...

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