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Covid-19: Thurrock placed in Tier 2 as new system revealed

THURROCK has been placed in Tier 2 as the new system has been revealed. The Health Minister, Matt Hancock made the announcement this morning (Thursday)....

Thurrock councillors quit working group claiming breach of trust over bins decision

MEMBERS of a Thurrock Council working group charged with helping bring credibility back to the authority’s waste recycling service have quit in protest after claiming the ruling Conservative group has broken trust with them and misrepresented their findings reports Thurrock Nub News.

Thurrock’s businesses boosted by free parking in December

FOR the fourth consecutive year, Thurrock Council will offer free car parking every Saturday in December to support high-street businesses during the festive season.

Thurrock Council accounts given clean bill of health

THURROCK Council accounts given clean bill of health by external auditors for the sixth year in a row

Two Essex Police officers sacked over part in WhatsApp group where discriminatory images shared

TWO Essex Police officers have been dismissed without notice following a fast-track misconduct hearing which found they had breached a number of the standards of professional behaviour.

Man charged with arson after house fire in Tilbury

A MAN has been charged in connection with a fire at a block of flats in Civic Square, Tilbury, on 19 November. Residents were evacuated...

Reward for help to find three men wanted in connection with fatal shooting of Thurrock man

THREE £5,000 rewards are being offered for help to find three men wanted over a fatal shooting near Harlow.

Change of journey fees waived for students travelling home for Christmas

STUDENTS who had already booked train tickets to travel home for Christmas before the announcement of the student travel window can now rebook their tickets to travel between 3-9 December without paying additional fees.

Jack Petchey Awards at Hassenbrook Academy

YOUNGSTERS, and an assistant headteacher, at Ortu Hassenbrook Academy were given Jack Petchey awards this term for their outstanding work.

Thurrock Council launch Give a Gift campaign

FOR some children in Thurrock, Christmas can be an uncertain time. Their family may be unable to give them the magical Christmas we want for our

Cruise ship Columbus sets sail after more than 200 days moored in Tilbury

AFTER spending 218 days at Tilbury Landing Stage, the cruise ship Columbus has finally left. She set sail for Gibraltar after taking on a PLA Pilot at 2200 on 18 November 2020, with the assistance of the tugs RT Evolution and SD Dolphin.

Keeping people safer by breaking the cycle of domestic abuse

EVERYONE deserves to live a life free of domestic abuse.” – That’s the message from the Southend, Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board

Thameside Theatre brings panto online for 2020

Thameside Theatre brings panto online for 2020 PANTO season is back with a special edition of Sleeping Beauty for Thurrock residents to enjoy at home,...

Additional support for small businesses and the self-employed in Thurrock

Additional support for small businesses and the self-employed in Thurrock THURROCK Council will help small businesses with a £3.5 million grant scheme launched today, designed...

Grays Beachcombers down by the graffiti wall

THE numbers - 49 sacks including 210 single use plastic bottles collected by 15 people.

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