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A journey from USP College student to USP College senior leadership

NEW Vice-Principal of Quality and Curriculum Jon Briggs’ story of growth and development within USP College.

Thurrock Labour unveil election manifesto

MAY'S local elections are the chance for voters to send the Tories a message that they cannot ignore on the cost of living crisis...

Two more in court over oil protests

TWO people have appeared in court charged in connection with disruption being caused at fuel sites in Thurrock. 

Thurrock Tories hope to focus on local economy during elections

THURROCK Conservatives say they continue to focus on the local economy, getting the most from the Thames Freeport opportunities as well as steering the Town’s Fund to bring improvements in the borough.

Corringham woman and ulcerative colitis: ‘I was going to the toilet up to 30 times a day’

ABOUT one in every 500 people in the UK have a stoma bag but many of us have never seen one because they are...

Police search for 12-year-old girl missing from Chafford Hundred

POLICE need your help to find Demi Taylor who is missing from Chafford Hundred. 

Man wanted after series of assaults in Stanford-le-Hope

HAVE you seen Kyle Sherwin, 36? Police want to speak to him in connection with a number of reported thefts and assaults in Stanford-le-Hope in February and March.

Primary school places announced for September 2022

FIGURES released today, Tuesday 19 April, have revealed that the vast majority of children across Thurrock will receive one of their top three primary school choices for the September 2022 academic year.

Judy does the honours at traditional bun hanging ceremony in The Bell Inn in Horndon

THE honour of hanging the traditional Good Friday hot cross bun at Horndon-on-the-Hill’s Bell Inn was bestowed upon village resident Judy Rood as a thank you for the support she gave to the famous pub during lockdown.

Date set for naming of road in honour of fallen hero

A DATE has now been set for the official naming of the Aveley bypass in recognition of the loss of local soldier Nicky Mason.

RSPCA teams up with Animal Search UK to help reunite much-loved missing pets in Essex

FROM the beginning of April, the animal welfare charity has started using Animal Search UK to help reunite missing animals with their owners. If a...

Don’t be fooled by new scams, councils say

THE Local Government Association, which represents councils across England and Wales is warning residents to be aware of new scams and remind themselves of...

New tax checks for taxi drivers and scrap metal dealers

NEW tax checks came into effect on 4 April 2022 for taxis and scrap metal dealers renewing their licences with us.

Woman is first to be convicted over Just Stop Oil fuel depot blockades in Thurrock

A 64-year-old woman has become the first person to be convicted for her involvement in the wave of protests at fuel sites staged by activist group Just Stop Oil.

Essex Police charge another twelve over oil protests

ESSEX Police have charged a further 12 people following protests in Thurrock, bringing the total number charged to 23.

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