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AK47s and grenades found in farm raid on Aveley border

A MAN has been arrested after a haul of weapons - including three AK47 assault rifles and 22 grenades - was found during a raid on a farm.

HMV’S store at intu Lakeside has re-opened.

HMV'S store at intu Lakeside has re-opened.

Thurrock Council’s planning team has been shortlisted for another national award.

THURROCK Council’s planning team has been shortlisted for another national award.

Have fun at Thurrock’s libraries and hubs this Easter

KEEP the kids entertained during the Easter half-term holiday next month at Thurrock's libraries and hubs.

Police warn public not to approach man from South Ockendon

ESSEX Police want to talk to Frame, 33, from South Ockendon in relation to alleged offences of burglary, criminal damage, assault and harassment.

Travel Alert: Serious crash closes M25

A SERIOUS crash has closed the M25 and is causing long delays this afternoon (March 26).

Purfleet Day of Remembrance set to unveil plaque to Purfleet soldier

Purfleet Day of Remembrance set to unveil plaque to Purfleet soldier. Full details on poster.

Woodside Academy hold their own Shakespeare Festival

CHILDREN at Woodside Academy delighted parents with their own versions of three Shakespearean plays: Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet which they performed at the Thameside Theatre this month in the school’s very own Shakespeare Festival.

Diabetes Prevention Week: Know your risks and prevent diabetes

THIS Diabetes Prevention Week (1-7 April) is a great opportunity to look in to reducing your risk of developing diabetes.

C2C offer free travel for mums on Mother’s Day

TRENTALIA UK train operator c2c is offering free travel for all mums this Sunday in celebration of Mother's Day.

Get out and get active at Thurrock’s parks this Easter

CHILDREN and adults in Thurrock can take part in various park activities during the Easter half-term.

Thurrock Health bosses deny child protection assessments are not being completed

THE clinical commissioning group that oversees healthcare in Thurrock has denied some of the borough’s most vulnerable children are being left at risk of abuse, despite claims in their own report.

Thurrock Council welcome Windrush funding

THURROCK Council is one of 50 community groups and local authorities across England to benefit from a £500,000 grant commemorating Windrush Day.

Thurrock Council leader and cllr David Van Day reflect on Aveley by-election victory

THURROCK Council leader, cllr Rob Gledhill and newly elected Aveley councillor David Van Day have reflected on their recent by-election victory.

USP College Apprentice makes final two for the Mayors Apprentice of the Year Award

ELLA Durose, a Business Administration Apprentice at USP College, has reached the final two in the Mayor’s Apprentice of the Year Award 2019.

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