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Darnley Road Murder: Three Arrested

On Monday, June 14, a 40-year-old man, an 18-year-old woman and 20-year-old man, all from the Grays area, were arrested. The woman was previously arrested and released on police bail. She has now been rearrested on suspicion of murder.

Thurrock: One Of The Filthiest Towns in England

Councillors should be clear that for street cleaning, as for other public services, you get what you pay for. The next thing that failed politicians may come out with is that people, as well as paying their council tax, should clean the streets themselves.”

Return of the Masts on Chafford

For many residents,coverage has been poor in the Chafford area. For the organisers, they have never denied that but are pointing to appropriate positioning. The new site is only a few yards away from the previous one on the footpath towards the station between Francisco Close & Felipe Road.

Skipping For Joy

The children at Thameside Junior in Manor Road, Little Thurrock, took part in the British Heart Foundation’s sponsored skip, raising hundreds of pounds for the charity.

Stanford Squeeze Home v Leigh

Stanford’s number 3 Alex Ellis (3) offered some steel to the innings without getting much luck or credit his resistance deserved. Skipper Martin Leslie (46) continued his rich vein of form and started to release some of the pressure with a mix of good batting and savage blows.

MBE For Carlton

Carlton Darrell, 71 has been teaching badminton to schoolchildren across Thurrock for over 40 years. Carlton started up Thurrock Junior Badminton Club in 1971 and is still president of the club today.

Free Health Checks This Week

NHS South West Essex hopes that men, who have traditionally neglected their health and can be reluctant to seek health and advice, will take the opportunity to have the check, and maybe change their lifestyles.

Top Cop Reflects On Policing Changes

Glenn is the type of cop, you could chat to all day. What comes across is that he has always been an officer, who wanted to serve his people. He spent nearly eight years as a Sergeant and that comes across in his philosophy.

Bulphan Gardens Open Day

Nine prestigious private gardens in the village of Bulphan will be open to the public from 2pm until 6pm and transport will be provided from Bulphan Church to take visitors on the tour.

Mental Health Services in Thurrock Defended

LAST month, a senior psychiatrist slammed the South Essex Partnership Trust, claiming that she wouldn't trust the mental health services "with her hamster" Dr Blandford detailed a number of shortcomings of the organisation in a damning indictment of mental health provision and delivery for Thurrock.

Horndon Feast and Fayre

The annual Feast and Fayre in Horndon-on-the-Hill will again take place on the last weekend of June (26th & 27th).

Great Drama But Where Were You?

So Thurrock’s drama festival drew to a conclusion last night following a fantastic week of first class entertainment delivered professionally by amateur actors showcasing...

Dramatic Conclusion to Festival

The only word that comes to mind is WOW

Council Allow Flags Out Until After World Cup

EVERYBODY is in the mood for the World Cup. England play USA tonight and all over the borough, the flag of St George is flying high. The flag flies high over the council offices and is adorning cars, houses and pubs.

Caravan Fire: Buckles Lane

Two gas cylinders were involved in the fire and were close by to the caravan on fire and are cooling off. Fire crews remain at the incident damping down and monitoring the gas cylinders.

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