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Tory PPC Kick Starts Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Tory PPC Kick Starts Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Key support by Tory PPC for disease that strikes thousands.

The Chilcott Inquiry

The Chilcott Inquiry

Andrew Mackinlay surprisingly upbeat on the controversial Inquiry.

Alastair Campbell at the Thameside: Part 2

Alastair Campbell at the Thameside: Part 2

Second part of Alastair Campbell’s performance at the Thameside Theatre.

Reducing Sexual Offences in Thurrock.

Reducing Sexual Offences in Thurrock.

Councillor fulsome in praise of Sericc. Wants to see best practice brought to Thurrock.

Alastair Campbell: Thameside: Part 1

Alastair Campbell: Thameside: Part 1

The Tories, Tony Blair and social media assessed in fascinating talk at Thameside Theatre.

UKIP Blast Council Leader Over Interims

UKIP Blast Council Leader Over Interims

Candidate Clive not happy with “It’s Complicated” Defence.

Mackinlay Pays Tribute to Former Labour Leader

Mackinlay Pays Tribute to Former Labour Leader

Labour leader and great friend of Thurrock MP Hugh Delargy dies aged 93.

MP Slams “Hapless” Tories

MP Slams “Hapless” Tories

“I believe in good government and what happened at Thurrock Council last week was not good government” Withering attack on Tories by senior Labour MP.

King of Spin Backs Carl For MP

King of Spin Backs Carl For MP

Former Labour Director of Communications, Alastair Campbell headlines fundraiser for Labour Party.

Lib-Dems Call For Deal For Forces

Lib-Dems Call For Deal For Forces

Carys on the march for a fair deal for the armed forces.

Editorial Comment: Tories: Where Do They Go From Here?

Editorial Comment: Tories: Where Do They Go From Here?

After a dramatic week, the Tories are still in power. The question is: how can they hang on?

Petitions: Like Mushrooms After The Rain

Petitions: Like Mushrooms After The Rain

Whatever you say about last weeks Council Meeting there was a whole lot of democracy going on.

Veolia Back in High Court Against Council

Veolia Back in High Court Against Council

Controversial waste contract back in High Court as Veoila issue fresh legal proceedings.

Jackie Fights “Death Tax”

Jackie Fights “Death Tax”

Prospective Tory MP slams proposals for care for the elderly.

Labour Slam “Third World Dictatorship”

Labour Slam “Third World Dictatorship”

Labour leader amazed to see leader lose and survive a vote of no confidence!

…but a bad night for Danny

…but a bad night for Danny

UKIP get on Cllr Nicklen’s back as he makes a few clumsy gaffes.

Interview with Garry Hague

Interview with Garry Hague

STRAIGHT after the gruelling three hour meeting, Garry Hague stepped into Committee Room Four to grant YourThurrock a ten minute interview where he reflected upon the last 180 minutes.
Garry was quick to point out that the bottom line was that the budget of £126 million was passed.
Among his other points was:
Council Tax just below 3%
Investment [...]

Passionate Speeches Dominate Night

Passionate Speeches Dominate Night

Everett brands Cheale “Dictator” in night of memorable speeches in the chamber.

Tory Ian Harrison Fails to Back Hague

Tory Ian Harrison Fails to Back Hague

Will Cheale’s fellow ward member be next to lose whip after failing to back Hague in vital vote?

Cheale Wins But Hague Survives

Cheale Wins But Hague Survives

Vote of no-confidence successful but Council Leader Hague survives to fights another day.

Cheale Ousted As Hague Stands Firm

Cheale Ousted As Hague Stands Firm

Former Leader Anne Cheale booted out of Tory Group on eve of big vote.

Lib-Dems: Meeting The Residents’ Needs

Lib-Dems: Meeting The Residents’ Needs

Lib-Dem parliamentary candidate lends her support to the No Masts on Chafford controversy.

Healthy Homes Award

Healthy Homes Award

Cash boost for Council in Housing Award.

Resident’s Health Concerns Over 02 Masts on Chafford

Resident’s Health Concerns Over 02 Masts on Chafford

Residents join forces to fight plans to put masts on Chafford.

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