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Thurrock chosen as one of seven local authorities to lead major government pilot

THURROCK has been selected as one of only seven local authorities across England to take part in a landmark national pilot bringing new financial...

Thurrock MP welcomes new financial support for kinship carers

THURROCK MP Jen Craft has welcomed plans to introduce a new allowance for kinship carers, as Thurrock becomes one of the Labour’s seven new...

Havering Council to hold public consultation on ‘Europe’s largest data centre’ plans

HAVERING Council is looking to carry out a public consultation on its plans for a giant new data centre in the borough reports the...

“Eyesore” kebab van near school sparks fears about “child safety, traffic, and encouraging unhealthy eating habits.”

AN “eyesore” kebab van near an Essex school has sparked fears about “child safety, traffic, and encouraging unhealthy eating habits.” Abdullah Sanci is proposing...

Former Essex officer barred from policing for excessive use of force

A FORMER Essex Police officer would have been dismissed had he not already resigned from the force, a misconduct hearing has found. Ex-PC James Brett...

Orsett quarry expansion refused over pollution fears 

THURROCK councillors have refused permission for a controversial quarry expansion after a series of impassioned objections from members concerned about pollution, road safety and...

Thurrock Council approves budget despite opposition 

THURROCK Council has approved its 2026/27 budget as the authority continues efforts to recover from a catastrophic financial crisis, despite opposition members refusing to...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft welcomes measures to improve GP access for urgent care

JEN Craft, Labour MP for Thurrock, has welcomed today’s announcement that it will become easier to get a same day GP appointment for urgent...

Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up

TYPICAL household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government reports the...

Government pledge better access to GPs with same-day appointments for urgent care

PATIENTS across the country will see better access to appointments and general practice services thanks to a new GP contract, backed by a £485...

Carers First appoints new Chief Executive 

CARERS First has appointed Kelly Rust as its new Chief Executive, following the retirement of Alison Taylor. Kelly joins Carers First with extensive experience in...

Society of Editors welcomes new guidance for police

THE Society of Editors has welcomed the publication today of new guidance issued to all police forces in England and Wales promoting the accurate and timely...

Plans for 40 homes on major road would be “disastrous”

PLANS for 40 homes on a field near a major Essex road would be “disastrous” due to “the backlog of traffic”, a meeting has...

Essex Wildlife Trust and Buglife raise concerns on impending planning decisions

WILDLIFE charities, Essex Wildlife Trust and Buglife, are worried that imminent planning decisions made on 24 February could mark a tipping point for Thurrock's unique wildlife, with irreversible losses of species.  The charities are looking...

Ten new firefighters coming to community near you

TEN new on-call firefighters have been welcomed into Essex County Fire and Rescue Service after completing their basic training course in Witham. The new recruits...

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