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Thurrock rail users face increased car parking charges

THURROCK rail users face increased charges for leaving their cars at stations in the borough, in a second blow to commuters after fares were put up earlier this year.

Man run over by lorry in South Ockendon suspected of shoplifting from store

A MAN who was run over by a lorry on the forecourt of a petrol station was suspected of shoplifting from the store.

Ormiston Park Academy’s science team visit Aveley Primary

Ormiston Park Academy's Science Team Visit Aveley Primary SCIENCE teachers from Ormiston Park Academy, in Aveley, paid a visit to Year 5 and 6 pupils...

Plans to build a new £27 million underpass through Grays High Street in doubt

PLANS to build a new £27million underpass through Grays High Street could collapse.

Over 800 children from Thurrock exposed to domestic abuse

THE NSPCC is calling on the government to recognise the 6,091 children living with domestic abuse in Essex as victims under law.

Lorry collides with pedestrian in South Ockendon

EMERGENCY services were called to a road traffic collision between a lorry and a pedestrian.

South Ockendon mum explains why she removed her child from lessons on Islam

THURROCK COUNCIL has launched an investigation into why parents from five schools in Thurrock chose to remove children from lessons covering Islam.

Just a week to give your views on Essex Fire and Rescue Plan

THERE'S just under a week to go for people who live or work in Essex to give their views on the proposed priorities in the county’s first ever Fire and Rescue Plan.

Corringham: Man remanded in custody after allegations of assault and criminal damage

A MAN has been remanded in custody accused of a series of assaults in Corringham.

Tilbury man Charlie Earey arrested in connection with stabbing

ESSEX Police are no longer looking to speak to Charlie Earey in connection with a stabbing in Tilbury.

Grays councillor backs call for investigation into teaching Islam row within Thurrock

CLLR Martin Kerin, who represents Grays Riverside, has backed calls for an investigation into community cohesion, following a report from Thurrock Council's Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) which was presented and discussed on Wednesday night.

Chafford Hundred woman pleads guilty to assaulting paramedic

A WOMAN from Chafford Hundred has been charged with assaulting a paramedic and three police officers.

Deal or No Deal, DP World London Gateway says it is ready for Brexit

AS a ports and logistics provider, DP World is right at the heart of global trade and both London Gateway and Southampton are ready for Brexit. The systems, processes and infrastructure are already in place to handle customs clearance –regardless of a deal or no deal

Will Thurrock residents be paying for 0% council tax increase?

ON TUESDAY, excitable young Thurrock Tories boasted on their social media channels that they will be recommending a 0% council tax rise at the...

Thurrock residents are raising much-needed funds for Breast Cancer Now

THURROCK residents Emma Mulcahy and Sarah Keeling from Grays, Essex will be holding a charity Pink Ball for the second year running in aid of Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s largest breast cancer charity dedicated to funding research into this devastating disease.

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