January
The high winds continued to dominate Thurrock life with all eyes on the Bridge.
Labour MP Mike-le-Surf challenge Stephen Metcalfe to a series of debates. He is still pursuing him!
Police trial cameras for when they attend domestic incidents
Cllr Lynn Carr kept up the pressure over horses on Mardyke Valley.
Ockendon’s Vera Webber won a million on the lottery!
And Ockendon’s Eddie Blundell published his autobiography called ‘Top Draw Villain."
Aveley’s Danny Davey’s performance on Countdown became a cult classic.
Sixth defeat in a row for Grays Athletic
Orsett and Tudor Court schools are praised by Ofsted.
Prince Charles visits
February
Revealed that in two Thurrock schools, English is not the first language.
There was a mass brawl outside Palmer’s College.
Tim Aker announced as UKIP parliamentary candidate for Thurrock.
Thurrock businessman in court over charges of VAT fraud.
We asked why Chafford Hundred suffers from so much anti-social behaviour?
Mr Perrin wrote an excellent blog on ATOS.
Did you see the 6ft 8in bogus police officer?
Grays teenager Lewis Daynes arrested after death of boy, Breck Bednar in Grays.
Thurrock’s heroes celebrated at Civic Awards.
Potholes became a major headache on Thurrock roads
March
Grays salon owner, Gary Borley said "Back the Beard for Blu"
Worrying times for Hassenbrook Academy as only 52 parents put them down for first choice.
We said farewell to our good friend Steve Lambert
A bus driver stabbed and robbed in Chadwell St Mary
There was victory for the Wharf Rd residents in Stanford over planning application as well as Save the Orsett Heath campaign.
That level crossing at East Tilbury continued to cause woes.
Our shock doc’s blogs continued to stimulate debate.
Chancellor George Osborne uses visit to Port of Tilbury to make keynote speech.
Head of Gateway Academy, Debbie Bull stepped down.
Bring proof of identity to Linford tip
