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Memorial on first anniversary of deaths of 39 people who died in container

A MEMORIAL event paying tribute to the 39 people who died in a container lorry is being held on the first anniversary of the tragedy reports the BBC. 

Grays Shopping Centre back up for sale

NEWRIVER has put Grays shopping centre, which is lined up for redevelopment into 1,000 homes, on the market, React Newscan reveal. Grays Shopping Centre is...

Grays Athletic set record straight over sale of former ground

IN 2010, the sale of the Recreation Ground at Bridge Road, Grays, the former home of Grays Athletic Football Club, by the Billings family to Weston Homes, was shrouded in mystery regarding any money that may have been made available to assist in reproviding a community football facility for the homeless club.

Mr. Perrin”s blog: Where have all the Councillors gone?

A CAUTIONARY note, when you introduce rotten apples into your barrel you are at risk of adversely affecting all the other apples.

Colleges Week: South Essex College supporting people and communities

SOUTH Essex College is supporting Colleges Week this week. Today’s theme is supporting people and communities. The college has created a 2020 mental health...

Damaged macaroon boxes raised smuggling suspicions

DIRTY footprints in a shipment of macaroons raised suspicions of "human activity" days before the deaths of 39 migrants in a lorry container, a court has heard reports the BBC.

Both Thurrock MPs voted against extension of free school meals for children

BOTH Thurrock MPs voted against a motion to extend free school meals for children into 2021.

MP Jackie Doyle-Price questions Matt Hancock on Covid-19

THURROCK MP, Jackie Doyle-Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons to question the Health Minister on Covid-19.

Teenager charged with possessing offensive weapon at Lakeside

A TEENAGER has been charged following reports of a disturbance at Lakeside last night, Monday 19 October.

Football: Tilbury maul Millers to increase lead at top of the league

Isthmian North Aveley 0 v 3 Tilbury TILBURY laid down a major marker that they are a promotion contender with an away victory against local rivals...

Community hoarding unveiled in Purfleet-on-Thames

PURFLEET Centre Regeneration Limited (PCRL) has officially unveiled new hoarding that has been erected on London Road beside the railway station in Purfleet-on-Thames showcasing the vision for its £1bn regeneration of the town centre that will soon see work start on Phase 1A of the scheme, which will create 61 new homes.

Thurrock Council waste strategy decision deferred

THE Waste Strategy item on last week's Cabinet agenda has been deferred to allow councillors more time to research and gain a greater understanding of the highly complex information which has led to the recommendations.

Gable Hall student contracts Coronavirus

A STUDENT at Gable Hall school has contracted coronavirus.

A healthcare drone trial that could revolutionise the way the NHS transports samples is being tested

A HEALTHCARE drone trial that could revolutionise the way the NHS transports samples is being tested at Broomfield Hospital. The three-metre wingspan drone is set...

Thurrock Council defends its position over financial strategy

THURROCK Council has issued a defence of its financial investment strategy as a Times report details payments made to a financial company. It relates back...

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