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Truancy in Thurrock: There Is Hope

What you don't see is what actually happens in a case, the caseload, the work from all sides and the complexities. It would be easy to think that all cases were simply centred on a lazy mum who would rather spend their time swilling lager at 9.30 in the morning, watching Mr Kyle.Infact, on the evidence of what transpired in court seven this morning, life is a very complicated business indeed.

Thurrock’s MEP Challenges US Ambassador

DAVID Campbell-Bannerman MEP addressed the US Ambassador to the EU, William E. Kennard, and the EU Committee on International Trade this week. He asserted that the EU is a barrier to free trade.

Thurrock Embraces Peoples’ Opera

Run by Royal Opera House artists and professionals, these workshops are part of the preparation for the High House People's Opera, a community project to celebrate the opening of the Royal Opera House Bob and Tamar Production Workshop in Purfleet in December.

Hammers Aim To Prey On Eagles

The Hammers are looking to go into this meeting at full strength with reserve, Paul Hurry, hoping to return to the side following the injury he sustained in the home match against Poole resulting in him having to miss the last two home matches, against Wolverhampton and Peterborough.

Darnley Road Death: Woman Arrested

A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died from multiple stab wounds. YourThurrock revealed, two weeks ago, that the police had discovered the body of 59-year-old Daniel Thomas in a flat in Darnley Road after neighbours became concerned for his welfare.

Greetings From Texas!

JUST as we put up a film from local artist MC Sweet comes another global but local Thurrockian living out in San Antonio Texas. Heidi Martinez moved out of Gray some time ago. Along with her husband she runs a business in Texas.

MC Sweet: Far Away

MC Sweet is never averse to a little bit of experimentation. Here is a piece that he describes as a Hip-Hop/Emo type of piece with is niece Holly-B on vocals.

Transformation From The Air

YOU can always rely on Transformation Thurrock to take the word of the Lord and "rebrand" it in a dynamic and contemporary manner. As part of the Global Day of Prayer recently, Tim Harrold and the team took to the skies to pray for all those that use the M25 motorway every day and especially the Queen Elizabeth Bridge.

Tilbury Remain In Limbo

The Ryman One North side have been in a state of chaos for the past three weeks since the FA investigation was announced and club chairman Robbie Nash sacked secretary Mark Southgate and manager Graham Chester.

Princes Trust: Giving Renewed Hope

IF THERE is one scheme that is giving hope to young people on the dole queue then it is the twelve week courses run by the Princes Trust. The participants come from all walks of life an dover an age range between 18 and 25.

Port of Tilbury Expansion Questioned

He also pledged to keep on fighting for what concerns the residents not least of which was the mooted expansion of the Port of Tilbury into green belt land very near to the Thurrock Park estate.

Thurrock Health Centre Opens

"The walk-in appointments have been really well received, with people coming in for health checks or because they feel generally unwell. We are also using our mobile health centre - staffed with highly-skilled nurses - to take a variety of services out to patients.

New Education Boss Defends Primary’s Record

New Education Boss Diana Hale gives primary schools the "dreaded vote of confidence" as she denies plan to federate with Southend.

Ormiston’s World Cup Penpals

The 
idea 
was 
formed 
and 
news
 travelled 
fast‐the
 students
 were
 excited 
with
 the 
fact
 that 
their
 school
 would
 be 
concentrating
 on 
a
 major 
project 
based
 around
 the
 World
 Cup.
 Then,
the 
idea 
was
 taken 
to
 another 
level
‐another 
Year
 7
 pupil
 asked
 if
 our
 school
 could
 partner
 with
 his
 former
 school
 in
 South
 Africa
 and
 create
 pen
 pals.

 


Romagné villagers visit Horndon on the Hill

A party of 42 adults and children, led by their President Jean-Michel Rault-Thiebaud, travelled by coach and ferry on the weekend of 22/23 May...

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