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Corringham: Five men sentenced following street race collision where girl lost leg

FIVE men have been sentenced for their part in a serious collision at an illegal motorbike street race in Corringham which left a woman...

C2C records best punctuality figures since 2015

LAST month local train operator Trenitalia c2c recorded its best punctuality results since autumn 2015, newly-published figures show.

Colourful Beginnings at family fun day in Grays

A GRAYS mother-of-two is hosting a family fun day for a very worthwhile cause. Ola Adegbenro is the Founder/CEO of Colourful Beginnings Ola told YT:...

MP Jackie Doyle-Price opens new plant in Grays

EUROVIA has launched a new, highly automated production plant in Grayswhich aims to produce materials that prolong the life of highway assets and cut...

Thurrock Council to tackle graffiti on private land

THURROCK Council will write to private landowners whose property has been defaced by graffiti offering support as part of an effort to rid our streets of unsightly daubings.

Car fires and disturbances in South Ockendon

LESS than 24 hours after a dramatic car fire in the town, Essex Police officers took to the streets of South Ockendon this afternoon (Wednesday, 13 March) to deal with a disturbance involving a gang of people reports the Thurrock Independent.

Thurrock Council reminds residents to re-apply for tip permits

Council reminds residents to re-apply for tip permits THURROCK Council's recycling centre, which recently achieved a positive report with zero breaches during a recent inspection...

Purfleet man fined and subject to behaviour order after breaching noise abatement order

A PURFLEET resident has been prosecuted and fined for continued noise nuisance.

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price confirms she will vote for Theresa May’s “Brexit Deal”

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price has told constituents that she plans to vote for Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit Deal tonight (Tuesday).

Grays Athletic hand in over 500 responses to Local Plan as part of bid to return to town.

GRAYS Athletic supporters visited Thurrock Council offices last week in order to hand in over 500 response forms in relation to the council's plans for building across the borough.

Warren Primary visit Amazon in Tilbury as part of STEM initiative

A CAMPAIGN led by the British Science Association (BSA) to inspire pupils to embrace STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects in the classroom was given a major boost by Amazon during British Science Week when 180 school children took part in the latest Camp Amazon STEM workshops at Amazon in Tilbury.

Join the magical adventures of Alice in Wonderland this Easter

ANOTHER family favourite is coming to the Thameside Theatre this Easter with a musical version of Alice in Wonderland.

A13: Be aware of temporary 40mph speed limit

DRIVERS are being asked to pay close attention to road signs after a temporary 40mph speed limit was introduced on the A13.

Operation Sceptre: Police in Thurrock to focus on knife crime

TACKLING knife crime and getting weapons off our streets will be the focus for Essex Police during a national crackdown, called Operation Sceptre, which starts today, Monday, 11 March.

Thurrock Council seeks to inspire prospective new apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week

Council seeks to inspire prospective new apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week THURROCK Council is encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to consider an apprenticeship...

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