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Stay Safe Operation Meets Young People in Tilbury

During the evening the teams engaged with 57 young people in the Tilbury area. Young people of various ages spoke to those involved about the local centre and the kinds of facilities and activities they would like to see in the area.

Billericay 2 – 1 Aveley

Aveley scrap at the dustbowl but come away pointless

Mayor Sends Condolences To Poland

The Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Maureen Pearce, has written to her counterpart in Plock, Poland, offering condolences on behalf of Thurrock residents following the recent death of Polish President Kaczynski, his wife and other leading figures in a plane crash.

Stranded But Still Serving

Thurrock Council officer still working despite being stranded abroad.

Tip-Toe Stars Make Billy Eliot Cast

Three Thurrock youngsters from the TipToe Stage School, based in South Ockendon and Chadwell St. Mary, are celebrating getting into the touring production of Billy Eliot.

Canvey Island 13 v 23 Thurrock

Thurrock were made to fight all the way in this tense encounter as Canvey were close in pulling off a cup upset in front of the vociferous fans.

Daleks at Lakeside

As the new look Daleks made their victorious return to Doctor Who on Saturday, Waterstone's Lakeside is delighted to announce that the actor behind their distinctive voices, Nicholas Briggs, will be appearing in the store this coming Saturday, 24th April, from 11am

Jackie Backs Business

Prospective Conservative MP Jackie Doyle-Price has given her support to small businesses and has pledged to fight for better conditions for business to thrive.

Hammers and Air Ambulance Join Up

The Lakeside Hammers are both proud and delighted to announce that, as a part of the Club’s community programme, Essex Air Ambulance will be the Club’s nominated regional charity for the 2010 season.

Kerry’s Merry About UKIP’s Chances

It is interesting that Kerry feels that voters feel angry at the moment but he feels that UKIP can channel their anger into votes. He also feels that people are a lot more rational and determined to consider where they will place their cross.

Fire in Dock Road Flat

Firefighters were called to a fire in a flat in Gloucester Court, Dock Road, Tilbury.

Landslide in Chafford

Thurrock police have cordoned off Devonshire Road in Chafford Hundred after a pedestrian reported a landslide.

Young Tories v Old Labour?

While Labour are relying on traditional Labour husband and wife teams, the Tories have had a remarkable infusion of fresh activists.

Stranded!

Many people planned to return to their work today but have found themselves stranded all over the world due to the consequences of the Icelandic volcano. The schools return today but many students and staff have found themselves among the 150,000 people stuck abroad.

From Thurrock to Nigeria

This looks like a fantastic opportunity for Thurrock students to spread their wings and see the world. The programme is called Global Xchange and is run as a partnership between the British Council and Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO).

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