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Thurrock UKIP ask Tories “What are you doing for the people of Aveley?”

WITH the virtual closure of the Aveley Community Centre, all three UKIP councillors for the area have expressed their concerns at what efforts will be made to replace facilities in the area.

Appeal after four-year-old boy knocked down in Chadwell

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following an RTC in Chadwell St Mary. Officers were called to River View at 7.05pm on Friday, October 21.

Meeting to discuss crime in East Tilbury

AS many residents have become concerned at the level of criminality in the East Tilbury area, a meeting is set to be held.

Christmas is coming to Aveley (Thanks to Tim Aker)

CHRISTMAS would not be Christmas for the people of Aveley if Aveley Village Community Forum did not hold its Annual Christmas Market in Aveley High Street.

Stanford councillors keep pushing for gate

STANFORD West Conservative councillors - Shane Hebb and Terry Piccolo - continue to push for a gate to be installed at the entrance of the Rainbow Lane pathway to the sea wall.

New stroke group to launch in Thurrock

A NEW support group for stroke survivors in Thurrock will launch on Friday 11 November at Woody's caf in Thurrock garden centre, and will meet on a fortnightly basis at 10:30am.

Grays boy Ashley honoured at House of Lords for charity work

THE inaugural British Citizen Youth Awards honouring young people who have positively impacted society, communities, charities or other good causes has taken place at the Palace of Westminster.

Volunteers can really make a difference cleaning up Grays

NGAGE, the community organisation and volunteer centre for Thurrock organised a community clear-up day in and around Grays Town Centre, including Seabrooke Rise and Grays Town park.

Sadness as Horndon Village Playgroup set to close

THE HORNDON Village Playgroup is set to close. The popular playgroup situated on the village high street had been in negotiation with Thurrock Council but it appears that matters have

Thurrock residents find Make a Will Fortnight is big success

WHERE there's a will there's a way and that proved a very true statement for fundraisers at St Luke's Hospice recently.

Thurrock Over-50’s Conference

THE THURROCK Over-50's conference is set for next month. Organised by the Thurrock Over Fifties Forum, Thurrock Coalition and National Energy Action, it is a key event in the civic year

Police expose “underagers with booze” in Stanford-le-Hope

THE THURROCK Community Safety Partnership had what appears to be a productive night as they addressed a number of anti-social behaviour issues.

Griffin Foundation’s Great Pumpkin Contest

THE GRIFFIN Foundation are once again holding their Great Pumpkin Contest. Full details are on the poster.

Thurrock UKIP demand answers over “closure” of Aveley community centre

A LEADING UKIP councillor has demanded to know what the council are doing about community services in Aveley.

Woodside Primary tops awards for parents leaving cars at home

PRIMARY schools in Thurrock have been recognised for their efforts in encouraging more parents to leave the car at home and do the school run to and from school in other ways.

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