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Little Thurrock Primary rated “Inadequate” by Ofsted after safeguarding and management concerns

LITTLE Thurrock Primary School has received an Inadequate rating following a recent Ofsted inspection.

Brexit: Goods to be waved through Port of Tilbury if “No Deal” goes through

GOODS shipped to Britain from the EU are to be waved through 20 UK ports including Port of Tilbury without checks in a No Deal to avoid huge jams – HMRC has declared.

Over 700 cases of domestic abuse in Thurrock over three years

A safeguarding team in Thurrock has assisted almost 700 victims of domestic and sexual abuse in just three years, a council report has revealed.

Opposition councillors pour scorn on Tory plans for extra police in Thurrock

"THE Tories celebrated cooking the books to make it look like there’s is more investment going into front line policing than there is. They celebrated increasing your council tax to replace a fraction of police which the Conservative government have previously cut.”

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price slams Tory bosses over June election rumour

THURROCK MP, Jackie Doyle-Price has slammed Tory bosses over rumours of a snap General Election in June reports Buzzfeed.

South Chafford councillor warms to her role

BACK In May 2018, Abbie Akinbohun won the ward of South Chafford. It was a surprise but not to Cllr Akinbohun. Some thought her decision to campaign holding a placard outside a station was a bit eccentric but as she said: "Most of the voters are commuters. I was simply going to them and communicating".

Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions praised by health watchdog

THURROCK Lifestyle Solutions has received a ‘good’ rating across all criteria after its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

What a hoot at Thurrock Thameside Nature Park

A short-eared owl has been stunning visitors to Essex Wildlife Trust’s Thurrock Thameside Nature Park.

Wicked Wednesdays return to the Thameside Theatre

WICKED Wednesdays are returning to Thameside Theatre, offering a fantastic family film deal this February half-term.

Thurrock History Society review The Great war

HISTORY Society member Brett Goodyear gave us a personal review of The Great War, the last of our series of talks on World War 1, in memory of those by the late Jonathan Catton.

Find out more about gas repairs in Thurrock

CADENT is inviting the public to find out more about phase two of a major project to replace ageing gas mains with tough new pipes which should last until the dawn of the 22nd century.

Thurrock Council proclaims public protection and anti-social behaviour successes

IN his first report as Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Anti-Social Behaviour Leader of the Council, Cllr Rob Gledhill, outlined a number of successes achieved over the last year.

South Essex College and PROCAT merge

South Essex College and Prospects College of Advanced Technology (PROCAT) are pleased to announce the merger of the two organisations. EFFECTIVE from today (Friday 1...

Thurrock Adult Community College offer exciting daytime courses

THURROCK Adult Community College is offering three exciting new daytime courses for adults with a learning difficulty and/or disability that can improve wellbeing, social interaction and confidence. Spaces available on Music, drama and work skills courses - learn in a calm and supportive environment at this accessible college in Grays.

Over 93% of taxpayers file tax returns by the deadline

A total of 93.68% of Self Assessment tax returns – a new record – were completed by yesterday’s midnight deadline, reveals HM Revenue and...

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