AN initiative to provide free showering facilities to those unable to shower at home has been rolled out in leisure centres across mid and south Essex.
THE National Theatre has announced plans to tour its reimagined version of Hamlet, for young people, in schools across England prior to its run at the Dorfman Theatre from 20-28 March.
A THURROCK man has been convicted after making more than £2.7 million from supplying drugs in the UK, and attempting to smuggle cocaine to Iceland where it would fetch a higher price.
COUNCILLORS Martin Kerin, Tony Fish and Jane Pothecary have rejected plans for new development on Badgers Dene, citing concerns around biodiversity, lack of parking, flooding and a lack of affordable housing.
THE formal issuing of Thurrock Council’s Section 114 notice - the local government equivalent of bankruptcy was, sadly, inevitable says Thurrock Labour leader John Kent.
AS temperatures plunge across the UK, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a warning to animal owners to take measures to protect pets from a range of winter hazards which could lead to serious illness. Extended exposure to extremely cold weather and accidental ingestion of toxic grit and antifreeze are amongst the most concerning.
AN investigation into Alexander began earlier this year, following the burglary of a dental surgery in South Ockendon on 15 May. Officers were called to the business following reports that the intruder alarm had been disabled and arrived to find the windows had been smashed. On inspection, no items had been stolen.
