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New contractor will help with Thurrock Council’s war against fly-tippers 

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THURROCK Council is set to renew its crackdown on fly-tippers and litter bugs with the help of a new contractor reports the Local Democracy...
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Health checks for over the 40s set to be rolled out this autumn

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THURROCK Council is teaming up with the NHS to deliver health checks to all residents aged between 40 and 74. The council has been given...
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Four awarded freedom of the borough by Thurrock Council

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THURROCK Council has awarded four local heroes Freedom of the Borough, the highest award Thurrock Council can give, at a ceremony held in the...
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Businessman joins race to become first Essex mayor

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THE owner of Marsh Farm has announced his bid to become the first Mayor of Greater Essex. James Sinclair has joined deputy leader of...
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Independent MP asks question on dementia care

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THE INDEPENDENT MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask a question on dementia. James...
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Top 20 roads for speeding in Essex revealed

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ESSEX Police spotted over 77,000 speeding offences in the space of just one year. New data gathered by Legal Expert reveals that the force caught...
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Essex-based businesses get behind-the-scenes look at Amazon innovation 

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   MORE than 25 businesses in Essex  have taken part in the Amazon Innovation Accelerator at the company's state-of-the-art robotics fulfilment centre in Tilbury.      The Amazon...
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Thurrock MP Jen Craft meets local families to discuss changes to SEND support

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ON Friday , Jen Craft, Member of Parliament for Thurrock, met with local parents to hear their views on improving the system of support...
Lifestyle

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service leads national conversation on inclusion

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ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service proudly hosted the 2025 Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) Summer Conference, leading national conversations on inclusion, leadership and...
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Asda pulls out of Wickford Co-op redevelopment

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MAJOR supermarket chain Asda will not be involved in a planned redevelopment of a derelict supermarket site in Wickford reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The...
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Grays outbuilding with no planning permission rejected 

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A HOMEOWNER has been told the outbuilding at the front of a Grays property built without planning permission is unacceptable reports the Local Democracy...
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Councillors in Thurrock and Kent unite to restore ‘life changing’ ferry crossing

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SPEAKING to Ben Fryer of BBC Essex Radio this morning, Cllr. Roy Jones (NPAIC) has spoken about his work towards, and support for, the...
Crime

Cost of policing Bell Hotel in Epping soars over £100,000

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“THE cost of policing criminal incidents in Epping over the last week has reached £100,000 – money which we would much rather spend on...
Crime

Joint operation targets fly-tippers and illegal waste operators

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OPERATION Fume was a joint venture by Basildon Council and Essex Police and took place on Tuesday, 8 July. During the stop and search, a fixed...
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Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law

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THE public and industry are being encouraged to help shape the future of self-driving vehicles, as they are invited to offer their views to...
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