July
Thurrock Council continued to challenge private partners Serco over savings.
Fused at High House Production Park was a great success.
Our shock doc blogger asked people to stop blaming GPs.
Green light for A13 expansion plans
Sacha Baron-Cohen came to Tilbury to act in a film about Grimsby
Eight Romanians were jailed for the failed £1.2 mill jewel heist at Lakeside
Essex Fest collapsed leaving many festival goers angry
Pussycat Doll Kimberley Wyatt lights up the last T Fest
The future of Thurrock’s Citizens Advice Bureau was thrown into doubt.
Kiddicare closed its doors at Lakeside.
August
Thurrock discus thrower Amir Williamson comes sixth in Commonwealth Games
Popular Thurrock journalist Paul Peterson passes away.
Radio Caroline left Tilbury
Former Thurrock Council leader, Andy Smith dies
Two Thurrock T-Birds make World Cup Final in rugby
Stowaways found in container in port of Tilbury. One man dead.
The story gained worldwide coverage with three men eventually arrest and charged.
There was the Ice Bucket challenge
The outbreak of the Great War was recognised.
September
The Sorrells roundabout and soundproofing was an issue in Corringham
Meals on Wheels under threat in Thurrock.
Mike Le-Surf campaigned on a number of issues all year including the NHS.
The crowds flocked to the Orsett Show.
UKIPs Tim Aker said that the port of Tilbury stowaways should be sent back.
A man glued himself to the front desk at Thurrock Council
UKIP cllr Maggie O’Keefe-Ray died
Star Russell Brand gave his support over Grays firefighters.
