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Gable Hall school branded “inadequate” by government inspectors Ofsted

A DISAPPOINTING Ortu Gable Hall Ofsted report has been released today Monday 11th July. The report judges the school (overall) as inadequate, following their...

Thurrock Muslims celebrate Eid Al Adha

MUSLIM community of Thurrock is celebrating Eid-Al-Adha, feast of the sacrifice, with special prayers in Grays and Tilbury. The prayers for the second most important festival of Islamic...

UK heatwave: Parents warned to keep children out of sun

PARENTS are advised to limit their children’s sun exposure as temperatures are predicted to hit highs of 30C (86F) across parts of the UK...

Local schoolchildren welcome Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to Thurrock

SCHOOLCHILDREN from Grays, Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary cheered on The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay when it arrived at Tilbury on Friday 8 July.

Three men charged with drugs offences following proactive warrants

THEY appeared at Southend Magistrates Court Wednesday morning after being charged with being concerned in the supply of cannabis and possession with intent to supply cannabis. Ross Ward was also charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine and remanded into custody.

South Essex College recognised by City & Guilds for high quality apprenticeship provision

SOUTH Essex College has been recognised by City & Guilds for its high quality apprenticeship provision.

Chadwell Councillors call on residents to help save dying trees

TODAY, Chadwell Councillors have urged residents to help them save trees dying from lack of water on Orsett Heath. 

Tory councillors concerned after fire at rear of Old Corringham Police Station

YESTERDAY (6th July) evening a fire broke out at the rear garages of the Old Corringham Police Station. Conservative Councillors have called on the private owner of the property to properly secure the site.

Police investigate serious assault in Grays

ESSEX Police are investigating a serious assault which was reported to us in Argent Street, close to Thames Road, Grays, shortly after 8.30pm last night, Wednesday 6 July. 

NHS Mid and South Essex launched a children’s storybook, Drew’s Fab Jab,

NHS Mid and South Essex launched a children's storybook, Drew's Fab Jab, designed to encourage conversations between parents and their children about vaccinations.

Thurrock alcohol and drug treatment service playing leading role in global fight to eliminate hepatitis C

A COMMUNITY-based alcohol and drug treatment service in Thurrock is playing a leading part in helping to eliminate hepatitis C.

Police investigate aggravated burglary in South Ockendon

ESSEX Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in South Ockendon. It was reported four people broke into an address in Love Lane...

Try a Train days get back on track with c2c

TRENTALIA-owned train operator c2c has run its first 'Try a Train' event in more than two years, designed to empower young people with disabilities to travel independently as part of its commitment to making the railway accessible to all. 

Free street football club launches for 11 to 18 year olds

A NEW street football club has been launched in East Tilbury for 11 to 18 year olds who are interested in taking up a sport activity and meeting new people within the community.

Thurrock installs commemorative plaque and raises the flag to remember Srebrenica

CLLR James Halden, Mayor of Thurrock, and Cllr Qaisar Abbas, Cabinet Member for Communities and Equalities, were joined by residents and speakers representing the Bosnian community on the morning of Monday 4 July where they raised the flag at St Peter & St Paul's Church outside the Civic Offices.

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