Directly elected mayor could oversee major change in South Essex
Residents across South Essex may soon have the power to elect a mayor who will help revitalise the region with
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Thurrock
Thurrock drug dealers set up HQ in hotel room
Two drug dealers have been jailed for three years for being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin
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Thousands of Essex school pupils to benefit from extension to free school meals initiative over the summer holidays
More than 32,000 children in Essex will benefit from free school meals over the summer holidays, after a Government U-turn
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Hospitals’ debt to be written off
Hospitals across south Essex are to get a major financial boost after having their debt written off by the government.
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Schools sing their hearts out for St Luke’s Hospice
Pupils from primary schools in Thurrock and Basildon sang in a competition for St. Luke’s Hospice on Thursday evening, March
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Appeal after woman is injured in Thurrock collision
Police are appealing for information following a collision in West Thurrock Way, Thurrock in which a 19-year old woman suffered
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New schools planned for Basildon and Thurrock
Plans have been revealed to build three new schools in Basildon. Two primaries and one secondary are being proposed in
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‘Once in a generation’ care facilities approved for Thurrock
A plan to transform a golf course into a major new retirement and leisure development has been approved by councillors
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Police to add an extra 2.94 per cent to council tax bills
The slice of council tax which goes toward funding the police is set to increase by almost three per cent
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Domestic abuse scheme launched in Thurrock
Police have launched a pilot scheme in Thurrock to help safeguard children who witness domestic abuse at home. Specialist officers
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