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Thurrock Festival set to return

THE ORGANISERS are extremely excited to be holding the first Thurrock Festival this year despite the circumstances!

Field fires in Biggin Lane, Chadwell St Mary

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire involving four hectares of stubble in Chadwell St Mary on Tuesday 15 September. Fire crews used a number...

Thurrock Council could take control of new autism service to stop people being sent out of the borough

THURROCK Council is considering taking on a new autism service that would help prevent people from being sent out of the borough for support. The...

Highways England call on drivers to help Keep Britain Tidy

HIGHWAYS England is calling on drivers to join them in doing their bit to reduce litter levels on the nation's motorways as part of the Great British September Clean (11-27 September).

Arthur Bugler head wins top teaching award

SELECTED from thousands of nominations, John Bryant is one of just 76 Silver Award winners across the country. John Bryant was honoured with a Silver Award

Four jailed in Vietnam over deaths of 39 in Grays

VIETNAM has jailed four people over their roles in the death of 39 migrants found in a refrigerated truck in Britain last year, state...

Two charged with drug offences after men stopped in Grays

TWO men have been charged with drugs offences after being arrested during an operation to tackle drugs and knife crime.

Make “greater effort” to keep Thurrock children schooled in war against drug gangs

EIGHT recommendations have been made to help tackle the effect of county lines on the life chances of young people – including seeking to minimise school exclusions.

Work set to resume at Stanford Railway Station following delays

Work on redeveloping the railway station in Stanford Le Hope could soon resume following a series of major setbacks. Thurrock Council is looking to regenerate...

Gable Hall students in year eight sent home after pupil tests positive for Covid-19

ALL year eight pupils at Gable Hall School in Corringham have been sent home after a student was confirmed as having tested positive for Covid-19.

Thurrock police officer’s bravery is recognised as ‘extraordinary’ people on Essex force are honoured

THE bravery of a police officer serving in Thurrock has been highlighted as the Essex force acknowledges great work across the county.

Investigation after man assaulted in Aveley

DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses following an altercation in High Street, Aveley on Tuesday 8 September.

Chadwell St Mary: Residents urged to keep windows closed after fire in workshop

CREWS were called to a fire in a workshop early this morning on Linford Road in Chadwell St Mary.

Man wanted after serious assault in Tilbury

OFFICERS are now in a position to release an E-fit and CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection to an assault

Fire at industrial plant in Tilbury

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire involving an industrial woodchipper at Plant Ford Road, Tilbury.

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