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Stitched up a Ukipper: Anger as group "shut out" at Thurrock Council

THERE was anger amongst UKIP ranks as they were snubbed for all the major chairs on Thurrock Council.

Standing ovation for outgoing Thurrock Council leader, John Kent

WITH the exception of several UKIP councillors Labour's Cllr John Kent received a standing ovation across the Chamber after his speech following his resignation as Council Leader.

Children’s Services under Thurrock Council must improve say Ofsted

CHILDREN in Thurrock are safe, says Ofsted in its latest inspection of Thurrock Council's services for children in need of help and protection.

Your chance to audition for Peter Pan at the Thameside Panto

FOLLOWING the incredible success of the pantomime Sleeping Beauty at the Thameside Theatre, Grays last December, Polka Dot Pantomimes are once again looking for children who live in the local area to take part in this year's festive extravaganza, Peter Pan!

Amazing intu Lakeside Kids Club this half term!

CHILDREN will be kept entertained with fantastic new skills to try out at home during the half term holidays, thanks to free workshops in everything from cooking to coding at intu Lakeside.

Leader of Thurrock Council John Kent set to quit

THE leader of Thurrock Council, John Kent is set to quit this week. Cllr Kent spoke to broadcaster James Whale on his BBC Essex show on Monday morning and told him of his plans.

Review: Thurrock Council sees the beauty in Frankenstein

DESPITE Wednesday night's dismal weather it was great to see over two hundred people at High House Production Park to see the live broadcast of the ballet Frankenstein.

Is it time someone confessed that Chafford Hundred has a "gang problem"

IN light of the stabbings at Chafford Hundred on Tuesday night, we thought we would dig into our archive to see how the thorny question of "gang activity" in Chafford Hundred was being addressed.

South Essex College Travel and Tourism students visit Malaga

TRAVEL and Tourism students from South Essex College took a trip to Spain to study their subject in-depth.

Orsett Hall to host Essex Wedding Awards

ORSETT Hall and the team at The Essex Wedding Awards are proud and delighted to announce that the 2016 Essex Wedding Awards will be staged here at Orsett Hall, on Thursday 24 November 2016.

Thurrock’s Charlotte constructs her future with South Essex College

A Construction student at South Essex College is doing it for the girls and making her way into the male dominated building trades.

Nothing to see here: Thurrock Council praised over use of Police National Computer

HER Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) has given Thurrock Council a clean bill of health following an inspection.

Former leader of Thurrock Council returns as deputy for Tories

A FORMER leader of Thurrock Council has been selected as deputy leader of the Thurrock Conservative group.

intu Lakeside to be home to major Nickelodeon Centre

PARQUES Reunidos, one of the leading leisure park operators in the world, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), and intu,

Gambian musician hosts cultural diversity event at Thameside

THIS event is free of charge and your ticket can be reserved by calling 0845 300 5264 Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm or Sat 10am to 1pm. The face to face Box Office is also open from 10am to 1pm on Saturdays only.

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