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Thurrock Tories freeze out Labour from committee positions

THURROCK’S Conservative administration has been accused of “marking its own homework” after refusing to allow Labour councillors to head up committees that scrutinise council policies.

Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee across Thurrock

COMMUNITIES in Thurrock can mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by joining in the fun with Thurrock Museum, Thameside Theatre and in selected Thurrock libraries.

Two charged following drugs investigation in Thurrock

TWO men have been charged in connection with an investigation into the supply of Class A drugs in Thurrock. Officers stopped a vehicle in Grays...

HMRC issue warning over tax credits scam

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning tax credits customers to be aware of scams and fraudsters who imitate the department in an attempt...

UK immigration surge: Visas now staggering 145% higher than 2021

UK IMMIGRATION has surged, according to new Government data that shows a 145 percent increase in the number of visas and permits granted compared to 2021 reports the Daily Express.

Property seized and returned to Thurrock council from convicted tenant

AT court earlier this month, Thurrock Council obtained possession back of a council property that is linked to tenant who has been sentence to 5 years in prison, following two armed robberies in the Chadwell St Mary area.

Arson hit hotel in Purfleet could make way for warehouse

A FORMER hotel which was destroyed could be demolished to make way for a new warehouse and builders’ merchant.

Thurrock schools raise the roof for St. Luke’s Hospice

PUPILS from primary schools in Thurrock and Basildon took to the stage in a singing competition raising money for St. Luke's Hospice last week...

Rail strike: RMT union votes for national action

RAILWAY workers have voted to go on national strike threatening major summer travel disruption across the UK reports the BBC.

Police make further arrests as part of Lakeside murder inquiry

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Michael Ugwa have made a further arrest.Michael, 29, was subjected to an attack which led to his death at the Lakeside shopping centre on 28 April.

Two sentenced after fuel site disruption in Thurrock

TWO men have been convicted for their parts in disruption caused close to fuel sites in the Thurrock district in April. Louis McKechnie and Matthew...

New priest for Grays and  Chadwell St Mary

A NEW priest to serve Chadwell St Mary received a warm welcome on the occasion of her licencing and installation this evening (Monday, 23 May).

From Coronations to Crown Jewels: c2c uncovers royal gems for the Platinum Jubilee

TRENTALIA-owned train operator c2c is celebrating Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend from 2-5 June with a special map to showcase the numerous royal-themed points of interest along its London to South Essex route.

Police appeal after hit and run in Purfleet leaves woman injured

POLICE Officers investigating a collision in Purfleet are appealing for information, dash cam footage and witnesses.

Thurrock-based arts organisation gears up for Platinum Jubilee Pageant Performance

THURROCK-based arts organisation Kinetika and UK-based Jeanefer Jean-Charles & Associates will be presenting The Thank You Dance in the Pageant, which will take place on the 5th June to honour Her Majesty The Queen as the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee with 70 years of service.  

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