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.
Residents oppose application for food stand in Aveley
THURROCK Council has received a raft of objections to a mobile food stall that could begin operating in South Ockendon.
USP College students celebrate passing their A Levels
HUNDREDS of students from USP College are celebrating passing their A Levels today, with almost 400 high grades achieved this year.
Thurrock Council’s £10 million civic centre plans face another set-back as councillor calls for project to be rejected
PLANS to build a major extension to Thurrock Council’s offices are to be heard at a future planning meeting after an initial discussion resulted in a call for the plans to be rejected.
5,000th property improved as part of Transforming Homes programme
WORKS have been completed on a milestone property as Thurrock Council’s programme to refurbish all council homes in the borough continues.
Extentia Group delivers The Hall as part of £72 million extension at Intu Lakeside
BUILT environment specialist Extentia Group has delivered a unique collaborative dining experience “The Hall”, as part of a £72million extension at Intu Lakeside. The Hall is the first out-of-town offering from award-winning operator Market Halls, who already run two successful venues in London.
Police appeal after burglary in Fobbing
ESSEX Police are appealing for information about burglaries in Benfleet and Fobbing on Tuesday 13 August, which resulted in two arrests.
Two petrol tankers alight in Horndon-on-the-Hill
ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire involving two petrol tankers on Arden Hall Chase, Horndon on the Hill.
Grays cannabis factory discovered after car crashes into building
ESSEX Police has seized over 500 cannabis plants in Grays following an incident where a vehicle collided with a building today, Wednesday 14 August.
Motorists reminded of A13 closure this weekend
DRIVERS are reminded that a short section of the A13 beneath the Orsett Cock roundabout will be closed this weekend.
Thurrock Labour question PM Boris Johnson’s promise of more police
THE new PM’s announcement of 20,000 new police officers was given a cautious welcome this week by Thurrock Labour leader Cllr Jane Pothecary.
Thurrock Tories launch another attack on Labour’s John Kent over crime
THE THURROCK Conservatives have launched another attack on Labour’s prospective parliamentary candidate as rumours persist that a General Election is in the offing.
South Ockendon landlord fined over appalling conditions of shared house
A SOUTH Ockendon landlord has been ordered to pay more than £7,000 after failing to provide adequate living conditions for his tenants.