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Labour’s Police candidate for Essex slams Met tactics at Clapham Common vigil

THE LABOUR candidate for Essex Police and Crime Commissioner has condemned police tactics at Clapham Common on Saturday evening.

Former South Essex College student sings her way to final of The Voice

THE 18-year-old was chosen by viewers on Saturday to represent team Olly Murs in the grand final. She will battle against three other acts on Saturday, 20 March at 8.30pm on ITV.

Stanford and Corringham Conservatives campaign for link road between Stanhope Industrial Park and The Manorway

FOLLOWING a successful bid, which was backed by Thurrock Council, the government has confirmed the creation of a Thames Freeport, which will deliver thousands of new jobs and see unprecedented investment in infrastructure into the Thurrock area.

Work to rejuvenate Grays Beach Park underway

EXCITING works to rejuvenate Grays Beach Riverside Park are well under way thanks to a significant contribution from the Grays Town Fund Board, as part of the ongoing multi-million pound transformation of Grays following government and Thurrock Council investment.

£25 million plans submitted to transform Grays

GRAYS is one step closer to securing up to £25million of government funding to accelerate the regeneration of the town by reconnecting it with the river, improving the station gateway, and creating a brand new beach destination and maritime activity centre.

Thurrock Labour slam news of further overspending on Stanford Rail Project

FOLLOWING on from the recent failure of the Tory Administration to secure planning permission for the botched Stanford Rail Project, Thurrock Labour have reacted to the staggering news that £11m has already been spent on the failing project.

Woman trapped in vehicle on A13

FIRE Crews were called by the Ambulance Service after reports of a road traffic collision between two vehicles.  On arrival, firefighters reported that one female...

Covid-19: Thurrock drops to 85 cases

THE INFECTION rate in Thurrock has dropped by 35,5% over the last seven days. The borough has 85 cases. Thurrock now stands at 160th out of...

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle Price makes speech on International Women’s Day

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons to make a speech as part of an International Women's Day debate.

Free school meals to continue for vulnerable children throughout Easter

THURROCK Council is set to use additional government funding to prioritise free school meals for the borough's most vulnerable children this Easter.

Thurrock foster carers given full Council Tax exemption

FROM April 2021, foster carers in Thurrock who foster with Thurrock Council will be exempt from paying any Council Tax – a saving of £1,600 a year for the average band D property.

Grays and Aveley women fined for breaching quarantine rules

THE number of people in our county who have contracted Covid-19 continues to fall. This is thanks to everyone who has followed the rules by staying at home, avoiding unnecessary journeys and isolating when required to.

More than a park – vision for South Essex Estuary (SEE) Park announced

A VISION for South Essex to become an extraordinary parkland setting providing an attractive offer for modern living that supports residents, businesses, industry, tourism, and leisure activities, has been announced by the Association of South Essex Local Authorities (ASELA).

The Gateway Learning Community rolls out a laptop computer for every student.

AMONGST the gloom and despair of the last 12 months, there has been an emerging light that has transformed schools and ways of learning forever. It has got schools through the multiple lockdowns and ‘bubble’ closures during the pandemic and has enabled young people to continue to progress and keep in touch with their teachers and classmates.

Backing Thurrock gains Cabinet support

THURROCK Council’s roadmap for recovery, resilience, and growth has been agreed by Cabinet (Wednesday March 10).

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