Aveley members of Thurrock Neighbourhood Watch highlight concerns over Knife Crime
AVELEY members of Thurrock Neighburhood Watch have been campaigning to highlight concerns over knife crime.…
Stoptober: Pop in and try a Ginish at Holland and Barrett in Lakeside and support MacMillan
ON SATURDAY, why not pop in to Holland Barrett at intu Lakeside and support a great cause.…
Fire crews called to factory fire in West Thurrock
FIRE Crews were called to a fire at a factory in Hedley Avenue, West Thurrock, on Thursday afternoon..…
Call for residents to lobby Thurrock Council leader over civic offices plan as businesses begin to move out
CAMPAIGNING residents have called on local people to help with…
Tops Club housing scheme awarded major prize
A SCHEME to build 29 much-needed council homes in Grays has won a major prize at the inaugural Housing Essex Excellence Awards.…
Thurrock companies benefit from allergy workshop
THURROCK Council has held its first-ever training workshop for local food businesses to help them ensure residents with allergies can buy with confidence.…
Politicians welcome news that Ocado move into Purfleet
COUNCILLOR Mark Coxshall, Thurrock Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, has welcomed news that Ocado Retail will establish a new 300,000 sq ft Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in Purfleet creating up to 1,500 local jobs.…
Councillor warns Thurrock is on the ‘frontline’ of climate change in call for emergency declaration
A COUNCILLOR has warned that Thurrock is on the frontline of climate change and wants to see all the council’s activities made carbon neutral by 2030.…
Thurrock CVS win award for Active in the Workplace award
THURROCK CVS (Community Voluntary Services) were over the moon to win the Active in the Workplace award at the Thurrock Sports and Activity Awards 2019 with Impulse Leisure last week.…
Thurrock Council launches new scheme to support all young people with their mental health.
THURROCK Council has launched a new scheme to support all young people with their mental health.…
Summer Safari Trip for USP Students
STUDENTS from USP College in Benfleet took a two week trip to South Africa in July this year as part of their Animal Management course at College.…
Thurrock student says: “You can get to Oxford and Cambridge”
WHEN I was growing up, I always saw Oxford and Cambridge as real-life Hogwarts – exclusive universities that only invited those born into excellence. Some people, I feel, still hold this view in a way; that if you are born into the ‘right’ family then you have an easy road to get in,…
Stoptober: Pop in and try a Ginish at Holland and Barrett in Lakeside and support MacMillan
ON SATURDAY, why not pop in to Holland Barrett at intu Lakeside and support a great cause.…
New Principal for Ortu Gable Hall School appointed
MR Ceri Evans has been appointed Principal of Ortu Gable Hall School. The selection process involved students, staff at several levels, the Ortu Gable Hall Local Governing Body and the Ortu Federation Board.…
Kind-hearted Thurrock group make donation to Basildon Hospital’s children’s ward
KIND-hearted Thurrock residents have donated a computer console to Basildon children's ward after a number were stolen.…
Wildlife study finds habitat created by Port of Tilbury is now site of national importance
A WILDLIFE area created six years ago to offset losses of habitat from the development of the London Distribution Park (LDP) at Tilbury, has proved so successful it has been ranked by one of Britain’s foremost entomological consultants as of national importance for insects and other invertebrates.…
Nominations open for Thurrock Council Civic Awards
NOMINATIONS for the Civic Awards 2020 are now open giving local people the opportunity to celebrate the borough’s heroes who go above and beyond to help the community and make Thurrock a better place to live, work, play and stay.…
Thurrock photographers invited to enter wildlife competition
ESSEX is a varied county rich with inspiration for taking the perfect wildlife photograph; whether it be birds performing dizzying mumurations, reptiles lazily basking in the sun, tidal landscapes evolving before your eyes or the wonderful world of colours…
Farming: Film which tells story of why black teenager joined Tilbury Skins opens
A FILM which tells the story of how and why a black teenager joined the Tilbury Skins has opened this weekend.…
Choosing patio doors with Bennbrook Windows
THERE is nothing quite like relaxing after a busy day and enjoying the view over your outdoor space. The latest patio doors can bring your home and garden together as a standout design feature.…
Grays Beachcombers not put off by storm
FOLLOWING the storm last week, on Sunday 33 pickers collected over 1,031 plastic bottles in 58 sacks. Thanks to all who turned up on what threatened to be a very wet morning.…
Aveley members of Thurrock Neighbourhood Watch highlight concerns over Knife Crime
AVELEY members of Thurrock Neighburhood Watch have been campaigning to highlight concerns over knife crime.…
Stoptober: Pop in and try a Ginish at Holland and Barrett in Lakeside and support MacMillan
ON SATURDAY, why not pop in to Holland Barrett at intu Lakeside and support a great cause.…
Fire crews called to factory fire in West Thurrock
FIRE Crews were called to a fire at a factory in Hedley Avenue, West Thurrock, on Thursday afternoon..…
Call for residents to lobby Thurrock Council leader over civic offices plan as businesses begin to move out
CAMPAIGNING residents have called on local people to help with…
Tops Club housing scheme awarded major prize
A SCHEME to build 29 much-needed council homes in Grays has won a major prize at the inaugural Housing Essex Excellence Awards.…
Thurrock companies benefit from allergy workshop
THURROCK Council has held its first-ever training workshop for local food businesses to help them ensure residents with allergies can buy with confidence.…
Politicians welcome news that Ocado move into Purfleet
COUNCILLOR Mark Coxshall, Thurrock Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, has welcomed news that Ocado Retail will establish a new 300,000 sq ft Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in Purfleet creating up to 1,500 local jobs.…
Councillor warns Thurrock is on the ‘frontline’ of climate change in call for emergency declaration
A COUNCILLOR has warned that Thurrock is on the frontline of climate change and wants to see all the council’s activities made carbon neutral by 2030.…
Thurrock CVS win award for Active in the Workplace award
THURROCK CVS (Community Voluntary Services) were over the moon to win the Active in the Workplace award at the Thurrock Sports and Activity Awards 2019 with Impulse Leisure last week.…
Thurrock Council launches new scheme to support all young people with their mental health.
THURROCK Council has launched a new scheme to support all young people with their mental health.…
Summer Safari Trip for USP Students
STUDENTS from USP College in Benfleet took a two week trip to South Africa in July this year as part of their Animal Management course at College.…
