Horse dies on M25 near Dartford Crossing
A HORSE has died after it was hit by a lorry when more than a dozen of the animals got loose and ran on the M25.…
Is there a race against time to get new Harris Academy school opened?
WITH just a couple of weeks left before the new…
South Ockendon driver who killed cyclist jailed for four years
A DRIVER from South Ockendon, who killed a cyclist on New Year’s Eve, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.…
Free Active Grub Club in Thurrock
Free Active Grub Club in Thurrock. Full details on poster.…
Parents warned not to miss out on Child Benefit for over 16s
PARENTS whose child is staying on in education after picking up their GCSE results are urged to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) so that Child Benefit doesn’t stop.…
Roadworks near Thurrock: Mon Aug 19th to Sun Aug 25th
WORK to improve journeys by repairing the carriageway will start this week. The A282 northbound will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5am, on Monday 19 August. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via junction 2 anti-clockwise exit and entry slips.…
Corringham student wins place at prestigious London stage school run by TV star
A 16-year-old student from Corringham has a lot to celebrate after securing a place at a prestigious full-time drama school in London.…
Thurrock Council leader looks for extra powers over foreign drivers
THE leader of Thurrock Council has said he will write to the Government to demand extra powers for collecting fines issued to vehicles registered in another country.…
Fun-goers enjoy a day out in Purfleet – despite the rain!
WET weather didn’t deter residents and visitors from coming to this year’s Purfleet Fun Day.…
Brentwood Road closed due to collision with motorbike and car
ESSEX Police have closed Brentwood Road, Orsett, following a collision between a car and motorbike at around 10.45am today, Saturday 17 August.…
Plans for new homes in Bulphan rejected
THREE planning applications to build in the village of Bulphan have left Thurrock councillors divided over whether building on green belt land is acceptable.…
Thurrock Council’s proposed new offices: “Horrible”, “Excessive” and a “Carbuncle”
THURROCK Council’s plan to expand the civic offices was labelled ‘horrible’ and ‘excessive’ during a planning meeting that saw the controversial development rejected by councillors.…
Kind-hearted intu Lakeside staff redecorate nursery in Tilbury
THIS week, staff from intu Lakeside traded in a day at the centre and got stuck into redecorating Neptune Nursery in Tilbury.…
Free Active Grub Club in Thurrock
Free Active Grub Club in Thurrock. Full details on poster.…
Corringham student wins place at prestigious London stage school run by TV star
A 16-year-old student from Corringham has a lot to celebrate after securing a place at a prestigious full-time drama school in London.…
St Luke’s Hospice summer raffle
IMAGINE an extra £1,000 at the end of summer… A last minute getaway, some home improvements or the start of a new winter wardrobe! You could do anything but nothing will beat the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped support your local hospice.…
USP College students celebrate passing their A Levels
HUNDREDS of students from USP College are celebrating passing their A Levels today, with almost 400 high grades achieved this year.…
Thurrock’s LGBT+ Community Network bags £1,00.00 from Tesco’s community grant scheme
THURROCK'S LGBT+ Community Network is delighted to announce it has bagged £1,000.00 from Tesco’s Bags of Help community grant scheme. Bags of Help is run in partnership with environmental charity Groundwork, and sees grants awarded to thousands of local community projects every year. Since launching in 2015, it’s provided more than £79 million to over 26,000 local community projects.…
Extentia Group delivers The Hall as part of £72 million extension at Intu Lakeside
BUILT environment specialist Extentia Group has delivered a unique collaborative dining experience “The Hall”, as part of a £72million extension at Intu Lakeside. The Hall is the first out-of-town offering from award-winning operator Market Halls, who already run two successful venues in London.…
Remembering World War II in Thurrock
REMEMBER World War II' a free exhibition researched and presented by Thurrock Museum Volunteers will be in the ground floor exhibition space of the Thameside Complex from Monday 2 September to Friday 20 September (closing at 11am on 20 September).…
No.1 Toy Brand L.O.L. Surprise!™ comes to the Big Screen in Thurrock
FROM August 30, join Tahani, Mykal-Michelle and your favourite dolls as no.1 toy brand L.O.L. Surprise!™ takes fans on a special hour-long L.O.L. adventure in Vue cinemas across the UK.…
Horse dies on M25 near Dartford Crossing
A HORSE has died after it was hit by a lorry when more than a dozen of the animals got loose and ran on the M25.…
Is there a race against time to get new Harris Academy school opened?
WITH just a couple of weeks left before the new…
South Ockendon driver who killed cyclist jailed for four years
A DRIVER from South Ockendon, who killed a cyclist on New Year’s Eve, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.…
Free Active Grub Club in Thurrock
Free Active Grub Club in Thurrock. Full details on poster.…
Parents warned not to miss out on Child Benefit for over 16s
PARENTS whose child is staying on in education after picking up their GCSE results are urged to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) so that Child Benefit doesn’t stop.…
Roadworks near Thurrock: Mon Aug 19th to Sun Aug 25th
WORK to improve journeys by repairing the carriageway will start this week. The A282 northbound will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5am, on Monday 19 August. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via junction 2 anti-clockwise exit and entry slips.…
Corringham student wins place at prestigious London stage school run by TV star
A 16-year-old student from Corringham has a lot to celebrate after securing a place at a prestigious full-time drama school in London.…
Thurrock Council leader looks for extra powers over foreign drivers
THE leader of Thurrock Council has said he will write to the Government to demand extra powers for collecting fines issued to vehicles registered in another country.…
Fun-goers enjoy a day out in Purfleet – despite the rain!
WET weather didn’t deter residents and visitors from coming to this year’s Purfleet Fun Day.…
Brentwood Road closed due to collision with motorbike and car
ESSEX Police have closed Brentwood Road, Orsett, following a collision between a car and motorbike at around 10.45am today, Saturday 17 August.…
Plans for new homes in Bulphan rejected
THREE planning applications to build in the village of Bulphan have left Thurrock councillors divided over whether building on green belt land is acceptable.…
