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Unpaid carers being forced to repay £250m to DWP in allowance overpayments

UNPAID carers must repay more than £250 million after many were unknowingly overpaid their allowance, new figures show reports the BBC. The government is seeking...

Schools in England send police to homes of absent pupils with threats to jail their parents

SOME schools in England are sending police to the homes of children who are persistently absent, or warning them their parents may go to...

MP Stephen Metcalfe takes up wildlife crime issues with borough’s top police officer

EAST Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe recently met with borough police commander CI Tony Atkin to discuss crime and issues in the borough. In particular the...

Council calls for review of pylon scheme and asks that more consideration be given to residents whose lives are impacted

A REGIONAL council is set to launch an official objection and call for a halt to plans to build a new electricity pylon link...

Labour’s Keir Starmer makes keynote “six pledges” speech in Thurrock

KEIR Starmer, Leader of the Labour today (THURSDAY) launched Labour's first steps for change – Labour's doorstep offer to the British people. At a major event in...

New laws to be introduced to prosecute dangerous cyclists

THE government has today (15 May 2024) agreed to introduce new laws so cyclists who kill or seriously injure because of dangerous cycling, or who kill...

Thurrock Tory resigns as leader of the council

COUNCILLOR Andrew Jefferies, the leader of Thurrock Council's Conservative group, has resigned as Leader of the Council.  The resignation will take effect from 22 May,...

Mayor of Thurrock meets with Corringham Primary school pupils

ON Monday 13th May , Corringham Primary School and Nurseries' Pupil Council were asked to meet with the Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Sue Little,...

MP Stephen Metcalfe tells Minister that planned Lower Thames Crossing remains a flawed project

EAST Thurrock MP Stephen Metcalfe has reiterated his concerns about the proposed Lower Thames Crossing project. Mr Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock...

Councillor Shaun Slator readmitted to the Conservative Party after being expelled

A BROMLEY councillor has being readmitted to the Conservative Party following his expulsion last year after he appeared to suggest a rape victim was...

Labour’s priority is to win back trust says leader after its remarkable return to power after Tory vote collapsed

THURROCK Labour Group is set to begin the momentous task of rebuilding "shattered" trust with residents after their overwhelming victory at last week's local...

Port of Tilbury set to host annual community open day

RESIDENTS in Thurrock are reminded that the Port of Tilbury will host its annual community open day this weekend (Saturday, 11 May). The celebration event...

Survey reveals medics are not happy at work 

A SURVEY of primary health care staff across mid and south Essex has revealed just how low morale is amid the loss of 600...

Dame Jackie Doyle-Price MP elected Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee

DAME Jackie Doyle-Price MP has been elected Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC). The result of today’s election was announced in...

Thurrock Labour begins momentous task of rebuilding “shattered” trust

THURROCK Labour Group is set to begin the momentous task of rebuilding “shattered” trust with residents after remarkable wins at Thursday’s elections. Labour councillors swept...

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