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Introduction of new online parking permits set to offer more flexibility and peace of mind for Thurrock residents

THIS week, Thurrock Council announced changes to significantly improve how it processes and issues parking permits, including permits for business, residents and visitors. Under the...

Two brothers jailed for twenty years after attacking a man in Tilbury

Ferrell Falzon from Clacton and brother Maison Falzon from Tilbury were jailed for their part in a 2021 assault and for causing grievous bodily...

DP World reports record UK volume in 2021 as it invests £340 million in national infrastructure

DP World’s two UK ports handled a record volume of cargo in 2021, after the leading provider of smart logistics solutions met growing customer demand with major investments in capability and capacity.

Helping communities celebrate Platinum Jubilee through culture and creativity

ESSEX Community Foundation, along with the community foundations network across the UK, will be distributing the ‘Arts Council England Let’s Create Jubilee Fund’.

Road closed after gas explosion at shop in Grays

SOUTHEND Road in Grays has been blocked off after a report of a shop front window having "blown out".

Concerns over new Lower Thames Crossing info events

NATIONAL Highways today announced four new Lower Thames Crossing info events. In their announcement they say the events are so that people can find...

Thurrock Council working with community groups over Thameside Theatre

THURROCK Council is working with community groups on the viability of setting up a company to run the Thameside Theatre, which is under threat of closure.

Thurrock Council set to axe “unsafe” school transport routes

THURROCK Council is axing some “unsafe” school transport routes under a revamp of the service.

Job Advert: Exciting opportunities for home care in Thurrock

WE have really exciting opportunities to work in homecare within Thurrock.

Thurrock Conservatives call time on rough sleeping

THURROCK'S Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Luke Spillman, has confirmed that there is no longer any necessity for any Thurrock resident to rough sleep on the streets of the borough. Help is at hand for every single rough sleeper who wants to get off the street and into accommodation. 

Football: Important point for Tilbury at Great Wakering

A LATE penalty gave Tilbury a single point on Saturday afternoon.

Ringleader jailed in Belgium for Grays lorry deaths

A BELGIAN court has sentenced a Vietnamese man to 15 years in prison after ruling that he was the ringleader of a gang that...

Rugby: Thurrock bow out of the Essex Cup

Thurrock 20, Billericay 24 ON Sunday (16 January) at Oakfield, Billericay RFC U16s gave a second half rugby masterclass in ball handling and offloading in...

Covid self-isolation in England being cut to five full days

THE self-isolation period for people who test positive for Covid-19 is being cut to five full days in England, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said. reports the BBC.

Virgin Mobile and O2 users will not face EU roaming charges

VIRGIN Mobile and O2 phone users will not face roaming charges following announcements by other networks to reintroduce extra fees after Brexit reports the...

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