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Quarry Hill Academy given planning permission for new sports pitches

By Local Democracy Reporter Steve Shaw THURROCK Council has given planning permission for a new multi-use sports pitch in Grays, despite concerns from residents about noise. The...

Man arrested over robbery in Tilbury

A MAN has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Tilbury where a man was threatened with a hammer and forced to withdraw cash.

Former Thurrock MP Andrew Mackinlay set to vote Lib Dem at Euro Elections

FORMER Thurrock MP, Andrew Mackinlay has gone on the record to explain why he intends to vote for the Liberal Democrats at Thursday's European Elections.

Thurrock Health Services over Bank Holiday Weekend

Thurrock Health Services over Bank Holiday Weekend. Full details on poster.

Thurrock Hockey Club introduce Sunshine Shield in memory of Grace Millane

IN December 2018, we tragically lost Grace Millane, a kind, strong and genuine soul whose laugh would light up a room. A long standing member and great supporter of our Hockey family, along with her family, Gill, Dave, Mike and Declan.

Bluebird Care Thurrock and Castle Point supports Dementia Action Week 2019

BLUEBIRD Care Thurrock & Castle Point is supporting Dementia Action Week 2019, an annual campaign run by the Alzheimer's Society from 20 -26 May 2019.

Two men sought after burglary in Tilbury

ESSEX Police want to speak to these two men in connection with a burglary at an address in Portsea Road, Tilbury which took place at around 5.50pm on April 18.

Two sought after burglary in Grays

DO you recognise these two people?

Thurrock Independents flock to see Nigel Farage

THE LEADER of Brexit Party, Nigel Farage visited Thurrock today as part of a bus tour down the south coast of Essex.

Aveley and Kennington Litter Picks

Aveley and Kennington Litter Picks. Full details on poster.

Help improve the lives of people living with dementia

THURROCK Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is part of Thurrock Dementia Action Alliance. Over the next week the CCG will be promoting ways to take action on dementia.

Adults’ fast track to GCSE success at TACC

ADULT learners at Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC) start to sit their GCSE exams from 21 May, after studying part-time in the daytime or evenings on free one-year courses to achieve their individual personal goals.

Lifesaving campaign to help tackle increasing number of railway risk takers in Thurrock

NETWORK Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have launched a new partnership with the English Football League Trust (EFL Trust) and StreetGames to help tackle the increasing number of people in Thurrock and Basildon risking their lives on the railway

Thurrock Museum Volunteers – Exhibition ‘Peace – Making a New Europe’

PEACE – Making a New Europe' a free exhibition researched and presented by Thurrock Museum Volunteers will be in the ground floor exhibition space of the Thameside Complex from Monday 24 June to Friday 5 July (closing at 11am on 5 July).

Appeal after robbery in South Ockendon

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in South Ockendon. Five teenage boys approached a 17-year-old boy in Garron Lane at 6.40pm on...

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