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James McMurdock MP presses Secretary of State over ongoing failings at Basildon Hospital

JAMES McMurdock MP, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has criticised the Government's response to serious and ongoing issues at Basildon...

MPs demand answers after Dartford tunnel damaged

TWO Labour MPs have demanded answers as to how an over-height vehicle was able to cause significant damage to one of tunnels of the...

Share ideas to help shape health services in Thurrock

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) is asking local people to provide feedback and ideas to shape the Trust's services. The Trust provides care to...

‘We have plans to keep you safe and secure’ – PFCC 2026/27 budget proposals for Essex Police and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

DETAILED plans to keep Essex safe and secure can be put into action by budget proposals made this week by Roger Hirst MBE, Police,...

Thurrock councillors give the green light for 69 new homes in South Ockendon

THURROCK Council has approved plans for 69 new homes on green belt land in South Ockendon reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Woolsington One Ltd and...

Helping young drivers stay safe in Thurrock

LEARNING to drive is an exciting milestone, but the evidence is clear; the first months of driving alone are the most dangerous for young...

Man who died in a collision in Aveley described as “one in a million”

A MAN who died in a collision in Aveley earlier this week has been described as “one in a million”. Essex Police is now in...

Bellway submits plans for 116 new homes in Chadwell St Mary

BELLWAY has submitted detailed proposals for a new development of 116 new homes in Chadwell St Mary which will create affordable housing and new...

Fresh funding boost supports milestones for re-animating Coalhouse Fort project

THE Reanimating Coalhouse Fort project has taken a significant step forward due to an award of £10,000 from Historic England’s Capacity Building Grant Programme. This...

Grays hotel approved after social housing fears overcome 

A PLAN to convert three High Street units in Grays into a 26 bed hotel has been approved by Thurrock Council’s planning committee, after...

Chief Constable outlines force’s plans to continue driving down crime

WE ARE focussed on solving more crime and delivering the best possible service to our communities”. That’s from the Chief Constable as he outlines the...

Go ahead for 412 new homes on Corringham green belt

A DEVELOPER has been given the green light to build 412 homes on Green Belt land in Corringham, despite councillors raising concerns about drainage...

Plan for 49 homes in Horndon on the Hill rejected by councillors

PLANS to build up to 49 new homes in Horndon on the Hill have been refused by councillors, despite planning officers recommending approval. Stonebond Properties...

Minister confirms Thurrock Council elections postponed (but Essex go ahead)

THE minister responsible for council elections has confirmed that almost half of the 63 English polls planned for May will now be postponed reports...

Thurrock Council opens Re-use Shop to reduce waste

ON Monday 19 January, Cllr Sue Shinnick, Mayor of Thurrock and Cllr Victoria Holloway, Cabinet Member for Place and Environment officially opened the brand-new...

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