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South Ockendon drug dealer jailed for more than two years

A DRUG dealer, who threw £1,200 of Class A drugs from a window as officers raided his home, has been jailed for more than two years.

West Tilbury man pleads guilty to possession images of child abuse

A WEST TILBURY man has admitted possessing indecent images of children.

Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision at Horndon-on-the-Hill

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision in Thurrock.

Aveley and Kenningtons Community Forum set date for next meeting

AVELEY and Kenningtons Community Forum set date for next meeting. Full details on poster.

Highways England heads underground to test conditions for new Thames tunnel

Highways England heads underground to test conditions for new Thames tunnel THE team leading proposals for a new tunnel under the Thames start work...

Bulphan man charged with driving under influence of cocaine

A BULPHAN man has been charged with driving whilst under the influence of cocaine.

Thurrock Council slam “absurd” reports and say it has been bad for business

THURROCK Council has said “absurd” media reports that it is struggling financially has led those making decisions on loans and inward investment to question doing business with them reports the Local Government Chronicle.

Essex Police: Record number of new police officers coming to town

SEVENTY-three new police officers are ready to police the streets of Essex after the biggest intake of officers in Essex Police’s modern history officially swore their oaths to protect and serve Essex.

Quick work from eagle-eye special leaves man banned for drug driving in Tilbury

A TARMAC layer who was caught drug driving following some quick-thinking from a Special Constable in Tilbury has been disqualified.

Thurrock’s winning artefacts go on tour

THREE winning artefacts that were named Thurrock’s favourites in a public vote will begin their tour around the borough this week.

Thurrock Council wins top accolade at Trading Standards awards ceremony

THURROCK Council’s Trading Standards Port Team has been recognised for its role in preventing dangerous goods entering the UK at the 2019 Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Hero Awards.

Commemorative service remembers Thurrock’s fallen WWI soldiers

A WORLD War One British prisoner of war from West Thurrock has been honoured in a special memorial service 101 years after his death.

Welcome to the Kitchen Table – T100 Walking Festival launch at Grays Beach

THE launch of Welcome to the Kitchen Table, 2019’s T100 walking, talking and making festival takes place on Friday 5 July at The Lightship Cafe at Grays Beach Riverside Park and everyone is welcome.

Festival Fever in SS17

THE popular SS17 Community Festival in Stanford-le-Hope will be staged at Hardie Park on Sun 7th July between 12pm and 6pm. The event is free for all with a packed agenda for the local community to enjoy

Thurrock Council awarded £450,000 to install gas central heating in private homes

PEOPLE in Thurrock could benefit from warmer, healthier and cheaper to heat homes after Thurrock Council was awarded more than £450,000.

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