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Stephen Metcalfe: Time For Change

Conservative candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock calls for change on May 6th.

They’re Off!

Gordon Brown calls for the General Election for Thursday May 6th.

Council Hopeful Profile: Martin Healy (Lab)

Grays Riverside candidate Martin Healy assesses his chances on the local election on May 6th.

Thurrock Carpet Boss Backs Tory Jackie on Tax Plans

Jackie Doyle-Price goes on offensive with tax plans as Tories prepare for Brown calling election.

Lib-Dems in Grays High Street

Lib-Dem's Carys fighting for the troops in the heart of Grays market.

Election Diary: Day 1

First diary entry sees News of the World get short shrift from Labour, the launch of the Gene Hunt poster, a name check from the Foreign Secretary and Lib Dem Carys working the heartland.

“No Eighties Revival” Say Milibands As Campaign Hots Up

David Cameron/Gene Hunt poster launched in Basildon just days before General Election set to be called.

Hipsey Slams Tories Over Derelict Buildings.

Ex-leader slams Tories for "slowly destroying the hearts of communities in Thurrock" as call to restore derelict buildings in Stanford rejected.

Thurrock Council ‘Highly Commended’ for Prestigious Award

A Thurrock Council initiative to support learning disabled people has been ‘Highly Commended’ at this year’s Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards.

Rise of the Independents

Interview with prospective councillor Ian Heffron as the number of Independent candidates set to soar.

Planning Committee: A Law Unto Itself?

Veteran editor speaks out at meeting after press and public "ejected" by officers.

Thurrock’s Next MP: Vote For Jimbo!

Jimbo wants to be Thurrock's next MP and launches his campaign today.

Mystery Bikes of Purfleet

The mystery of the Purfleet bicycles that nobody appears to use......

Councillor Fears “Third World” Health Service in Thurrock

Chair of Health Committee slams £52 million cuts from NHS budget.

Barry Johnson: Taking Care of Business

Portfolio Holder for Finance outlines the route map out of recession.

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