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VJ Ceremony In Purfleet: Heroes To A Man

Ian took over the controls and flew the plan for two hours before landing it safely, saving many lives. The miracle was that Ian never flown a plane!

Tornado Hits Thurrock!

DIDN'T notice it? No, nor did we but it seems that many people in Corringham did. Eagle-eyed twister watchers saw the tornado around saturday lunchtime above Corringham Town Centre.

Update: Ockendon Man Missing

Gary Coombs, 44, of Benyon Path, South Ockendon, was found by Suffolk Police officers in Acton Lane, Sudbury at around 7.30pm last night, Sunday, August 15.

Sharon-Louise’s Blog: “You’ve Got To Go There To Come Back”

In a few weeks time I will be starting University, where my three years tuition will begin, as well as my £6,000 debt. I don’t know whether or not I will end up benefiting from my time there, but only time will tell. If you live your life worrying about the future, you will only find yourself always standing still.

Your Street Cleaned For Free!

THE YOUNG Offenders Service are offering to clean your street for free. Over the last few years, the community payback team have successfully cleaned up a number of streets and buildings throughout the borough.

Open Day At Ockendon Bowls

The games were in full swing and along the side of the green a number of stalls raising money for the club gave the feel of a real community spirit down at the Cliffs Place club.

Golf Day For Stroke Prevention

The William Hamilton Stroke Golf Tournament Cup will take place at 10am on Tuesday 24th August at Belhus Holf Club.

Saturday Football Results

Final friendlies of the season for four of the boroughs clubs.

Thurrock 2 v 2 St Albans City

Thurrock claw back a two goal deficit to grab an opening day point.

South Ockendon Man Missing

Gary Coombs, 44, of Benyon Path, South Ockendon, was reported missing after he failed to turn up to a pre-arranged appointment on Wednesday. Police are growing increasingly concerned for his safety and need the public’s help in tracing him.

Thurrock Council Refuse To Publish SATS Results

Year after year, the Key Stage 2 results are sent to all media outlets with attached statements. But after weeks requesting the information, the council, late last night, informed all the newspapers that they would not be publishing them.

“You Are Becoming Institutionalised But You Leave Us No Choice”

A GIRL, 17, was sentenced to four months detention for stealing a £60 bike after a magistrate told her he had been left with no choice.

Chafford Community Make Own Masts Film

TO illustrate the possible ramifications of further Masts on Chafford, the local residents have produced a short film illustrating what they see as the hazards of O2's application.

Pensioner In Court Over Apple Store Sex Offences

Leonard Dye, 85, St Mary's Road, Greentithe, Kent was charged with taking an indecent photograph of a child and indecently touching a girl. Both alleged offences are said to have taken place within the Apple Store at Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Saturday Football Fixtures

Season begins for borough's premier team as Thurrock take on St Albans while the other four teams play their final friendlies.

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