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MP Angela Welcomes Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships in Thurrock increase by 50%.

Housing Contract Pledge To Use Locals

But Labour and local businesses aren't so sure.

Spending Cuts ‘Could Hit Affordable Housing’

Federation claim housing budgets set to be slashed.

Lib-Dems Slam Labour over Prison Ships

"Labour is responsible for a prison system bursting at the seams with 4,000 new crimes."

Prison Ship for Tilbury?

Labour candidate blasts Tory leader as prison ship proposal drops anchor once again.

Lib-Dems in Confident Mood

Lib-Dem Geoff could hold the balance of power in Basildon and East Thurrock.

Tory Tells Labour: Check Your Stats

Tory candidate casts doubt over Labour unemployment claims.

George Alagiah: From Haiti to Thurrock

BBC reporter, fresh from Haiti in conversation at Thameside Theatre on friday.

MP Celebrates Employment Figures

MP pledges to take action to support employment.

Tories: Ready for Action

Tory candidate in positive mood as the countdown to the General Election continues.

East Thurrock Lib-Dem Candidate Announced

Basildon councillor announced as Lib-Dem candidate.

UKIP: Ready For Action

Basildon and East Thurrock candidate convinced he can win.

Councillor Nominated For Councillor Oscars

Cllr Yash Gupta nominated for prestigious award.

Angela Smith: Ready For the Fight

Labour "underdog" looking forward to the white heat of battle.

Development Corporation To Merge

Development Corporation to merge in 2011.

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