GCSE joy for Ortu Gable Hall Students
STUDENTS at Ortu Gable Hall School were left smiling after opening their GCSE results this morning (Thursday 22 August).
Standards rise again at Hassenbrook Academy
STUDENTS celebrated even greater success this year as standards rise again for a third year in a row. Subjects such as Science, Languages, Music and Drama have taken further steps on their improvement journey.
High praise for William Edwards students on GCSE day
STUDENTS and staff at William Edwards School are celebrating after receiving some of the best results the school has ever seen.
Ormiston Park Academy celebrate GCSE exam results
STUDENTS and staff at Ormiston Park Academy in Aveley are celebrating today after receiving their GCSE results – with increased attainment achieved in GCSE and vocational subjects.
Woman trapped in vehicle after crash near Horndon
ESSEX Firefighters were called to assist at the scene of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles.
Thurrock Labour councillors counter Tory criticism over green belt call-ins
SENIOR members of the Labour group on Thurock Council have responded to criticism from Conservative council leader Rob Gledhill and two of his colleagues – who attacked them for putting green belt planning applications before a planning committee.
Celebrating a summer of fun at Grangewaters
FAMILIES and young people came together this week to celebrate the programme of exciting activities taking place at Grangewaters Outdoor Education Centre this summer.
Appeal to find woman missing from Tilbury
CAN you help Essex Police find Nicole Smith, who is missing from Tilbury?
Thurrock Independent councillor concerned for well-being for Stanford and Corringham residents
THURROCK Independents councillor for Stanford-le-Hope East and Corringham Town, Cllr Shane Ralph has serious concerns about the wellbeing of residents of Stanford le hope and Corringham.
Tributes to “wonderful mum” who died in Aveley crash
A FAMILY has paid tribute to their “wonderful mum” after a collision in Aveley on 3 June.
Chair of Seabrooke Residents Association slams Thurrock Council over lack of consultation
THE chair of a residents association close to Thurrock’s council offices has complained about the council’s reluctance to meet with them before seeking planning permission.
Celebrate East Tilbury Hub and Library at a special space-themed launch party and family day later this month.
ON Saturday, 31 August, children and adults can join library staff and the Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Terry Piccolo, at the newly-refurbished hub, library and Bata Heritage Centre from 10am to 3pm. This event marks the library’s re-opening, which took place earlier this year on Tuesday, 23 April.
Horse dies on M25 near Dartford Crossing
A HORSE has died after it was hit by a lorry when more than a dozen of the animals got loose and ran on the M25.
Is there a race against time to get new Harris Academy school opened?
WITH just a couple of weeks left before the new term starts it looks like there is a race against time to get a new school in Purfleet ready. Harris Academy Riverside is a new school situated on London Road in Purfleet. It is due to open in September but YT had received reports that […]
South Ockendon driver who killed cyclist jailed for four years
A DRIVER from South Ockendon, who killed a cyclist on New Year’s Eve, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.
Free Active Grub Club in Thurrock
Free Active Grub Club in Thurrock. Full details on poster.
Parents warned not to miss out on Child Benefit for over 16s
PARENTS whose child is staying on in education after picking up their GCSE results are urged to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) so that Child Benefit doesn’t stop.
Roadworks near Thurrock: Mon Aug 19th to Sun Aug 25th
WORK to improve journeys by repairing the carriageway will start this week. The A282 northbound will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5am, on Monday 19 August. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via junction 2 anti-clockwise exit and entry slips.
Corringham student wins place at prestigious London stage school run by TV star
A 16-year-old student from Corringham has a lot to celebrate after securing a place at a prestigious full-time drama school in London.
Thurrock Council leader looks for extra powers over foreign drivers
THE leader of Thurrock Council has said he will write to the Government to demand extra powers for collecting fines issued to vehicles registered in another country.
Fun-goers enjoy a day out in Purfleet – despite the rain!
WET weather didn’t deter residents and visitors from coming to this year’s Purfleet Fun Day.
Brentwood Road closed due to collision with motorbike and car
ESSEX Police have closed Brentwood Road, Orsett, following a collision between a car and motorbike at around 10.45am today, Saturday 17 August.
Plans for new homes in Bulphan rejected
THREE planning applications to build in the village of Bulphan have left Thurrock councillors divided over whether building on green belt land is acceptable.
Thurrock Council’s proposed new offices: “Horrible”, “Excessive” and a “Carbuncle”
THURROCK Council’s plan to expand the civic offices was labelled ‘horrible’ and ‘excessive’ during a planning meeting that saw the controversial development rejected by councillors.