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Brand new two-level Zara store at intu Lakeside

A BRAND new, two-level Zara store opened their doors on Friday (8 March) at intu Lakeside.

Views wanted on NHS Long Term Plan

HEALTHWATCH Thurrock is co-ordinating a tri-borough wide survey on the proposed NHS Long Term Plan. Along with Southend and Essex, Thurrock will be asking people what they think of the Plan

South Essex College unveil animal care courses

South Essex College is launching a new exciting range of science and animal care courses at its Thurrock Campus. FROM September the College’s Grays High...

Businesses in Thurrock urged to apply for share of £5.1million funding to boost creative economy

BUSINESSES in the creative, cultural and digital sectors are being encouraged to take advantage of a new £5.1million grants and support programme being spearheaded by Thurrock Council.

Series of knifepoint robberies in Chafford Hundred

DETECTIVES are appealing for information following two robberies in Chafford Hundred which they believe are linked.

Eagle-eyed council officers catch fly-tippers red-handed

OFF-duty Thurrock Council Enforcement Officers caught two suspected fly-tippers red-handed dumping 92 lorry tyres in a lay-by in Purfleet yesterday evening (Wednesday 6 March).

Figures reveal massive cuts to school funding in Thurrock

SCHOOL leaders across Thurrock have sent letters home to pupils' parents and carers to warn them about the lack of funding facing schools and...

School cuts: “Thurrock youngsters are paying the price for austerity.

RESPONDING to news that headteachers have written to 23,000 Thurrock families about worsening school budget shortages after the Education Secretary refused to meet with them, Labour's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Thurrock - John Kent - said:

Man who kicked woman to death as she walked to Lakeside jailed for eighteen years

A MAN who kicked to death a woman as she walked to work in Thurrock has been jailed for at least 18 years.

Cookery School for Adults in Aveley

DO you struggle with making basic recipes? Then Thurrock Adult Community College has the ideal cookery course for you!

Man wanted after teenage girl harassed near Gateway Academy in Tilbury

POLICE Officers in Grays are appealing for witnesses after reports that a woman was harassed in Marshfoot Road, Tilbury.

Thurrock Council to discuss building council homes

UP to 500 new council homes could be built in Thurrock over the next 10 years under new plans published by the council.

Smile for Family Wellbeing

THE Family Learning team from Thurrock Adult Community College has been delivering SMILE courses in local schools, making a positive different to parents/carers and pupil, helping them to enjoy school and maximise their ability to learn.

Thurrock Council celebrates LGBT Fostering and Adoption

THURROCK Council is once again celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual (LGBT+) Fostering and Adoption week this March.

Parents find out if their child gets senior school of their choice

PARENTS of Year 6 students in Thurrock were offered their child's secondary school places on Friday 1 March. 82% of parents were offered their first or second preference.

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