AS we look back on the second quarter of the year, there was a lot of politics with UKIP on the rise. We mourned the loss of John Scowen. The borough was definitely moving with a number of big ticket planning developments.
April
Grays named as the adultery hotspot in UK?
David Cameron came to Thurrock and stressed that we need to build more homes.
Election fever hotted up as both local and europeans
£1.2 million heist at Lakeside but eight Romanian men arrested soon after.
Intu Lakeside get green light for massive development
Hundred attend meeting at Orsett Hall over new Lower Thames Crossing
Thurrock arts mourned the death of John Scowen
Tilbury Distribution Park, Oilport depot and other planning stories show Thurrock on the move.
All Thurrock’s war memorials to be re-furbished.
May
More and more primary schools get positive Ofsted reports
Thurrock Council goes no overall control with UKIP making big gains.
Nigel Farage comes to town and takes national coverage.
Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle Price makes more and more attacks on Thurrock Council
Essex Police criticised by govt. re recording of crimes.
More and more stories re illegal traveller encampments.
Our bloggers including The Good Doctor, Neil Davies and Mr Perrin continue to write stimulating pieces.
Rylan reveals Sparky the Elephant at Lakeside
Henrietta Adawole stars in Britains Got Talent
June
Hurdler Hayley McLean makes Commonwealth Games team
Thurrock top cop, Ben Hodder arrested over allegation of a sex offence.
Basildon hospital comes out of special measures
Police acted swiftly to stop illegal rave in Aveley.
Ockendon teacher Susan Stamp in Queen’s birthday honours
Danny Dyer comes to Lakeside
UKIP councillor Robert Ray on drink drive rap at Orsett Hall
