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Leader expresses hope for 2024 and highlights role residents have to play in the way ahead

THURROCK Council leader Cllr Andrew Jefferies has delivered his final message of a turbulent 2023, and highlighted the way residents can play an increasing...

Thurrock Labour leader pledges change in 2024 and speaks optimistically of election prospects

THURROCK Labour leader Cllr John Kent has delivered a new year's message for borough residents. Cllr Kent said: "2024 promises to be a pivotal year...

Labour candidate Jen Craft slams award of dame hood to Jackie Doyle Price

THE LABOUR candidate at the next General Election has slammed the decision to award Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle Price a dame hood as part...

King’s honour for Thurrock’s Ann White – an inspirational figure whose work for “people with impairments” over decades is recognised

PURFLEET resident Miss Anne White has been recognised in the New Year's Honours List and will receive an MBE. Miss White is the volunteer director...

Damehood for Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price

THURROCK'S Conservative MP Jackie Doyle-Price has been made a Dame in the resignation honours list of Britain's shortest-serving prime minister, Liz Truss. The honours list...

Families could use EV batteries to power their homes and save on bills as government backs new charging technologies

FAMILIES could soon save hundreds of pounds on energy bills by using electricity stored in their electric vehicles (EVs) to power home appliances such...

Essex infrastructure projects to receive £400k boost

GOVERNMENT funds awarded to Essex County Council will support future large-scale infrastructure projects. Essex County Council is set to receive £400,000 to support projects that...

White Hart pub in Grays put up for sale

OFFERS approaching £600,000 are being invited for a Grays pub that closed down in 2023 in the wake of controversy over its policy of...

Price of car parking at hospitals in England soars by 50% in a year, data shows

THE price of parking a car at hospitals in England has risen by 50% in a year, according to data reports Sky News. Visitors and...

Simpler Road signs to protect small animals and boost safety

HEDGEHOGS and other small animals will be better protected on English roads under rule changes announced today (22 December) to make it easier for...

Post Office apologise over Corringham branch

THE Post Office has apologised after the scheduled reopening of its Corringham branch failed to happen. The branch, on St John's Way, closed in February...

Thurrock Council bring together volunteers for Christmas Dinner project

LOCAL community and Thurrock Council volunteers are hosting a special Christmas Dinner for care leavers across Thurrock as part of the annual Christmas Dinner...

New Christmas video pays tribute to UK farmers

A MAJOR new Christmas video thanking British farmers for feeding the nation has been created as a survey reveals 96% of UK farmers will...

Significant intervention to cap rail fares comes as government delivers target to halve inflation says government

THE Government has today announced a significant intervention to cap next year’s rail fare increase at 4.9%, considerably below the 9% July’s RPI figure...

Thurrock Labour leader slams Tories over council tax rise 

Thurrock Labour response to the Provisional Local Government Settlement. Cllr John Kent said: "This year's provisional Local Government Finance Settlement is another huge blow to...

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