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Child Knocked Down By Car In South Ockendon

The tot was walking along Darenth Lane, in South Ockendon, when she collided with a Vauxhall Astra at about 5pm on Wednesday.

French Shipping Calls In At Tilbury

French container transportation and shipping group CMA CGM Group has announced the introduction of two new calls at the UK port of Tilbury and the Portuguese capital Lisbon as part of its French Europe Med Express (Femex) service, which links North Europe to Greece and Turkey.

Business Boost With Local Enterprise Partnerships

Small businesses are set to be at the heart of the newly created local enterprise partnerships following a meeting between the Department of Communities and Local Government and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) earlier this week.

Ormiston Park Academy: Creative Diploma Show

THIS was more than just a play. Over 50 students were involved in the whole theatrical process. So, it wasn't just the actors you were "judging" There were the whole backroom staff as well from lighting to sound.

Art:ifact at T-Fest

IF you take a wander around the T-Fest today, take a look out for the work of conceptual artists Art:ifact. Jonathan and Lata are using the themes of litter and pride to ask the public how they feel about their borough.

African Mass at Holy Cross

Over the last five years, the church has strived to encourage inclusion by engaging with local community, schools, church, local police and other groups that play an active role within the Ockendon area.

Armed Robbery At Lakeside

Two men entered the T-Mobile shop at about 10am and threatened the three members of staff with what is thought to have been a stun gun.

It’s Chico Time!

WELL 5pm tomorrow to be precise. What Simon Cowell admired about Chico Slimani was good old fashioned chutzpah and cojones. That is what is...

T-Fest Preview: Black Market Karma

Black Market Karma perform around 3.30pm. They describe themselves as neo-psychedelic rock. If you listen to the track below, you will get the feel for their music which, with heavy sitar gives a sixties feel but at the same time, firmly grounded in 2010.

Ten Parks To Close..But Which Ten?

ONE of the complaints that the Tories have made regarding the budget proposals has been the lack of detail. At Cabinet on wednesday night, cllr Rob Gledhill (who was joined by fellow Tories Amanda Wilton, Barry Johnson and Tunde Ojetola) referred to the ten parks in the borough which are set to close. Cllr Gledhil's question was "Which ten?"

Life In A Day

Life In A Day is a historic global experiment to create the world's largest user-generated feature film: a documentary, shot in a single day, by you. On July 24, you have 24 hours to capture a glimpse of your life on camera.

Gateway Academy Prom Reception

IT WAS a beautiful evening as the students gathered in their finery for a champagne reception in the Gateway Academy courtyard. Some arrived by stretch Hummer and some by classic american cars.

Council Needs To Improve Website Says Commission

The site refers customers to the Directgov website which is a good source of up to date information. However, the Directgov website refers customers back to the Thurrock Council website for information on backdating and appeals," says the document, published on 22 July 2010.

Orsett and Bulphan Could Get Planning Powers

IN CASE you didn't think planning matters in Thurrock were confusing enough, the government plans to enable villages such as Orsett, Bulphan and West Tilbury to build homes without seeking council planning permission.

West Thurrock Road Closure: Between Sainsburys And Decathlon

National Grid is advising motorists of a two week road closure in West Thurrock to allow engineers to carry out vital refurbishment work on overhead power lines. The A1306 in West Thurrock will be closed between 7am and 6pm from Saturday 31 July until Friday 13 August, between the Sainsbury’s and Decathlon roundabouts.

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