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Thurrock Council leader issues statement after killings at synagogue in Manchester

THE leader of Thurrock Council has issued a statement in light of the terror attack at a Manchester synagogue. Lyn Worrall said" "I utterly condemn...

Thurrock councillors divided over future shape of local government

THURROCK councillors are divided over the future shape of local government in Essex, as the council debates its position on a proposed reorganisation that...

Reform UK overturns ‘safe’ Tory seat in by-election

A FORMER Brentwood Tory councillor turned Talk TV host has returned to politics as the first Reform UK member on the borough council reports...

Complaints against Thurrock Council rise by close to 20%

COMPLAINTS against Thurrock Council rose 19 per cent last year which resulted in almost £8,000 paid out in compensation but compliments and response times...

Essex Chief Constable issues statement on attack on synagogue in Manchester

THE Essex Chief Constable has issued a statement on the attack on synagogue in Manchester. Mr BJ Harrington said: “On behalf of Essex Police, our...

Treetops school gets the go ahead for temporary classrooms

A GRAYS school has been granted temporary planning permission to install two new classrooms for children with special educational needs (SEN), despite objections from...

New Superintendent appointed to cover west Essex

THURROCK has a change of command at the top of its police tree after divisional commander Chief Inspector Tony Atkin stepped down from the...

‘Critical’ £1.3bn AI data centre plans agreed

PLANS for a £1.3 billion artificial intelligence data centre, off a major Essex road, have been given the go-ahead reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The...

Every GP practice now has to offer online booking

FROM today, every GP practice in England will have to offer online appointment bookings throughout the day reports the BBC The move, ordered by the government,...

The Live Concert Show, which celebrates the Music of Led Zeppelin comes to Thameside Theatre

FORTY years ago, legendary rock band Led Zeppelin were at the height of their fame, releasing their million-selling double-album Physical Graffiti, which included rock anthems Kashmir and Trampled Underfoot.  Rock fans...

Chief Executive Designate of the new Essex Integrated Care Board cluster announced

LOCAL healthcare leader Tom Abell has been appointed as Chief Executive Designate of the new Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) cluster. The formation of a...

Basildon secures £40 million Government investment through Pride in Place Programme

BASILDON Council has welcomed the announcement of £40 million in Government funding over the next 10 years through the Pride in Place Programme. The funding...

Basildon Council approves £1.3 Billion AI Data Centre Development

BASILDON is poised to become a leading hub in the UK's rapidly expanding AI and data economy, following the approval of a landmark £1.3...

Hospitals stepping up for patient safety for Falls Prevention Week and beyond

LAST week was Falls Prevention Week (15-19 September) and staff across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust have been stepping up to reduce...

Over 100 exhibitors confirmed for Festival of Business

THE Essex Chambers of Commerce is extremely proud to announce all the stands for this year's premier business event, the Festival of Business, have...

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