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Port of Tilbury launch new website

FORTH Ports Limited, one of the UK's largest port groups, has today launched an exciting new online presence and invites people to view their 'digital' port at www.forthports.co.uk.

Thurrock set to get faster broadband connection after £4.5 million cash boost

SCHOOLS, GP surgeries, care homes and village halls across South Essex are set to enjoy from some of the fastest broadband connections in the UK thanks to a £4.5m boost secured by South Essex councils. Homes and local businesses are also expected to benefit from the programme.

Thurrock Council pledge to get tough on fly-tippers

THURROCK Council is launching a hard-hitting campaign to let fly-tippers know that their criminal behaviour will not be tolerated in the borough.

The Thurrock Property Blog: 16.3% of Purfleet Properties were Bought Without a Mortgage

FOR most Purfleet people, a mortgage is the only way to buy a property. However, for some, especially Purfleet homeowners who have paid off their mortgage or buy-to-let landlords, many have the choice to pay exclusively with cash. So the question is, should you use all your cash, or could a mortgage be a more suitable option?

The Grays Lives Project: Andrew Blakey: Faith in the future of Grays

THERE are some people you could listen to all day. Andrew Blakey is one of them. He has been one of the pioneers who...

Horndon-on-the-Hill company in court over alleged health and safety breaches

A HORNDON-ON-THE-HILL company is in court over a number of alleged health and safety breaches.

Corringham man guilty of drug-driving in Harlow

A CORRINGHAM man has been found guilty of drug-driving in Harlow.

Corringham man guilty of drug-driving in Harlow

A CORRINGHAM man has been found guilty of drug-driving in Harlow.

Thurrock Council addresses obesity at borough’s first dedicated summit

PROFESSIONALS and community groups gathered together today (Friday 8 February) to tackle obesity throughout Thurrock at the borough's first Whole Systems Obesity Summit.

Fifty four new police recruits pass out

FIFTY-four new recruits were welcomed into the police during a dedicated ‘passing out’ parade at our HQ in Chelmsford. Twenty-four of the new recruits...

Thurrock Council continue litter crackdown

THURROCK Council has continued its crackdown on littering in the borough after eight litter bugs were forced to pay more than £4,000 between them.

Highways England launches two multi-million pound competitions

HIGHWAYS England has launched two multi-million-pound competitions to encourage the country's most creative minds to come up with innovative ideas to revolutionise roads and driving.

Big impact for adult carers at Thurrock Adult Community College

SMALL acts can have a big impact. Thurrock Adult Community College is offering adult carers a free opportunity to attend three taster sessions from their wide range of leisure, lifestyle and wellbeing courses.

St Luke’s Hospice Wig Bank celebrates first birthday

THE Wig Bank operates on the last Saturday of every month at St. Luke’s Hospice and has a simple concept - Unwanted wigs are donated to the ‘Wig Bank’ where they are cleaned and conditioned to a professional standard.

Man who carried out armed robber at Grays bookies jailed for four years

A man who carried out an armed robbery at a betting shop in Grays wearing distinctive and unusual clothing has been jailed on his...

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