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Thurrock Council boss tells George Osborne: "Don’t waste £6 billion on a crossing"

THURROCK Council has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne urging him not to waste government money on an ill thought-through £6 billion Thames crossing proposal.

New ‘flushable’ poster comes to intu Lakeside as part of Be Clear on Cancer campaign, to raise awareness of bladder and kidney cancers

THE Be Clear on Cancer campaign is coming to the intu Lakeside shopping centre in order to increase awareness that blood in pee is a key symptom for both bladder and kidney cancers

Thurrock Council set record straight on William Edwards moving to Blackshots

ANY prospect of William Edwards school re-locating from its present home in Stifford Clays any time soon appear to have been dashed by the council.

Orsett man to cycle to Paris for charity

POPULAR Orsett resident Damian Walters is never one to shy away from a challenge (Mount Everest being just one) so it was no surprise when we heard that he is planning to cycle to Paris in just three days.

Lots going on at the Thameside Theatre over Easter

THE Thameside Theatre in Grays is going to be the epicentre of fun for everyone over the Easter holidays.

Commonwealth Day celebrated outside Thurrock Council offices

SCORES of people gathered outside Thurrock Council's Civic Offices to stand united with the 52 partner countries for the fly a flag ceremony commemorating the annual Commonwealth Day.

Thurrock Council’s health boss: Highways report on Thames Crossing "Only fit for his cat’s litter tray"

SEVENTY-three people die every year in Thurrock because of air pollution. Director of Public Health for Thurrock Council makes withering attack on Highways England report.

Thurrock councillor expresses concerns over the future of housing

THURROCK'S leading housing councillor has detailed some of the work being done to "support people and families get into their own home", but says she fears for the future.

Thurrock Council leader invites PM David Cameron to Thurrock

THURROCK Council Leader, Cllr John Kent says the Prime Minister should visit Thurrock to "see how a real council is run".

Thurrock Council call on Highways England to clean up Dock Approach Road

THURROCK Council is calling on Highways England to clean up the litter-strewn Dock Approach Road, the A1089.

Two directors posts filled at Thurrock Council

TWO vacant Thurrock Council director posts have been filled following several days of intensive interviewing.

Thurrock Council purge continues as another five parents in court

BASILDON magistrates dealt with five cases on Wednesday, 2 March, against parents whose children had failed to attend school regularly.

Still tickets for Jim Davidson at Orsett Hall

JIM Davidson is a favourite of many people and we are sure that this will be an evening not to be missed.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with intu Lakeside

AS Mother's Day fast approaches, now is the perfect time to show someone just how thankful you are for all that she has done over the years. Whether it's your mum, nan, aunt, or even sister

The Gang Show is back at the Thameside Theatre

THURROCK'S Thameside Theatre will once again play host to the Thurrock Scout & Guide Gang Show as they present their annual variety show next month.

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