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Third bid to double the size of a Horndon on the Hill home refused

A PERSISTENT homeowner had a third application to double the size of her home in Horndon on the Hill refused by Thurrock Council reports...

Over £1 billion in investment deals as UK-France launch new industrial strategy partnership

A NEW partnership between the UK and France will deepen economic collaboration and unlock billions in valuable investment into high growth-driving sectors – boosting...

Flats approved for church hall site in Aveley

THE demolition of a church hall to make way for 19 flats has been approved by Thurrock Council reports the Local Democracy Reporter. St Michaels...

“I have learned a lot of new life skills”: Tilbury young people gain skills to succeed through supported internship

TWO young people from Tilbury have gained skills for future career success by taking part in one of the UK's leading supported internship programmes...

Leading adoption charity welcomes Select Committee report on Children’s Social Care, calling for improvements in adoption support

THE Education Select Committee has today published its vital report on children’s social care, including urgent calls for government  to improve support for adopted...

Orsett country singer Florence Sommerville speaks out about the Proposed Local Housing Development with Latest Single

TWENTY-ONE-year-old Florence Sommerville, who thrives on modern country music, is set to release Out Where The Love Grows, an emotive self-penned song about living and...

New digital system helps paramedic save life in Essex

A QUICK-thinking paramedic and a new digital system have been credited with helping to save a person’s life in Essex. Lu Harrington, a Senior Clinical...

Home for teens given the green light by Thurrock planners

ANOTHER Thurrock home is set to be turned into residential care home for teenagers reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thembi Mahlangu has been given the...

Police report back on County Lines Intensification Week

A RECENT County Lines Intensification Week provided police forces across the UK with a chance to show off the wealth of work underway to...

Transplant waiting list hits record high

OVER 900 people in the South East are currently on the waiting list for an organ transplant – as it’s revealed more people than...

South Basildon MP James McMurdock issues further statement

THE SOUTH Basildon and East Thurrock MP James McMurdock has issued the following statement. Mr McMurdock said: "Further to my statement tweeted on 5th July...

Letter to editor – NSPCC’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week

Dear Editor, We want to empower parents to support their children and change the culture in sports clubs and groups to encourage and inspire positive...

Leader of Essex County Council backs three council plan

THE leader of Essex County Council has said splitting Essex up into three new unitary authorities would be the best approach to keep tax...

Government urged to keep education plans for children with special needs

MINISTERS are facing calls to not cut education plans for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). Campaigners say education, health...

HMRC: Crypto bros being forced to pay fair share of tax

PUBLIC coffers are set for a boost as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) goes after crypto owners that aren’t paying their fair share of...

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