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Thurrock Council joins East of England partnership to support a tobacco-free future

THURROCK Council is proud to be part of a major new regional initiative to reduce smoking and improve public health across the East of...

Anti-racism organisations speak out against Tommy Robinson

ANTI-racists from across Essex are angered to learn that the racist and fascist Tommy Robinson (whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) plans to come...

Basildon Council meeting descends into chaos

A COUNCIL meeting descended into chaos as furious residents and campaigners demanded that elections go ahead. Residents, who were treated with “disregard”, queued in...

Stanford councillor claims Thurrock is “killing democracy” after election vote

LABOUR-led Thurrock Council has been accused of “killing democracy” after councillors were blocked from questioning a disputed vote on whether to postpone this May’s...

Conservative councillor calls for removal of ‘tattered’ England flags from Thurrock streets

A THURROCK councillor has called for the removal of deteriorating England flags from street furniture across the borough, warning they are becoming an eyesore...

Staff at a number of schools go out on strike

STAFF at a special needs school are set to strike after claiming they are at “breaking point” after years of “not being given the...

Thurrock comes together to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

Residents of all ages from across Thurrock attended a poignant memorial service in Grays to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. Residents, community leaders and local schools...

Nurse in solo charity walk from Southend to Basildon for heart patients

FEBRUARY is Heart Month, and a Basildon Hospital nurse is completing solo walking challenges to help raise funds to support further improvements for patients. Shona...

Mental health patient took his own life while waiting for Basildon Hospital bed

A MENTAL health patient took his own life while waiting for a hospital bed. Martin Bryant, 43, who had been suffering from Acute Polymorphic...

Thurrock Council confirms Stanford-le-Hope Station rebuild set for completion in 2027

THURROCK Council has insisted strong plans are now in place to finally deliver the long delayed rebuild of Stanford le Hope railway station by...

People waiting too long for mental healthcare and becoming more ill while they wait, CQC finds

INCREASING demand for services and higher thresholds for admission are leading to long waits for mental healthcare, CQC’s annual report into the use of...

Government responds to the sixth Commissioners’ report into Thurrock Council’s progress under intervention

THE Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness has responded to Thurrock Council Commissioners’ most recent report into the council’s improvement journey, published...

Pubs given support package after business rates backlash

PUBS and music venues in England will be given a 15% discount on their business rates bills from April and will not see increases for...

Vets may have to publish prices of common pet treatments

MILLIONS of  pet owners and vet professionals across the country will benefit from major reforms to the veterinary sector – the first overhaul in sixty years. The...

Tram link alternative to Canvey third road proposed

A TRAM link connecting Canvey with Benfleet and Thurrock could offer a long‑term solution to the island’s chronic congestion problems, according to proposals by...

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