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Blogpost: The 25 most saleable streets in Purfleet

FOLLOWING on from the last article, I said that Caspian Way had the most properties sold in the RM19 Purfleet postcode. I still felt that this information wasn’t telling the whole story, as some roads in Purfleet have more properties on them than others. I promised that I would compare the average number of properties sold by the actual number of properties on that street.

Tory-run Thurrock Council missing a quarter of its performance targets

A LEADING Thurrock councillor has spoken in upbeat fashion about marginally improved figures that show Thurrock Council is meeting slightly more of its keynote...

Thurrock quad bike riders banned from driving

A quadbike rider who rode onto a footpath to avoid police and became wedged between a wall and a fence has been banned from...

Tilbury team dance their way into holiday spirit at Amazon

THE team at Amazon in Tilbury is enjoying the festive spirit with a month-long series of fun events, including a visit from the local Carnival dance group, Tropicalia,

Thurrock Council announce ambitious plans to keep libraries at the heart of our communities

WEDNESDAY'S Cabinet approved ambitious plans to grow and improve the borough's libraries and make sure they continue to be vital resources at the heart of Thurrock's communities.

South Ockendon women victim of arson attack

ESSEX Police are appealing for information about an arson in Arisdale Avenue, South Ockendon, today, Friday, December 14.

Playmobil vehicles rolled out at Intu Lakeside

GIANT PLAYMOBIL vehicles are being rolled out at intu Lakeside before Christmas to bring the famous toy brand to life for children in Essex. They...

Thurrock CVS celebrate five years of ABCD

THURROCK CVS are excited to announce they will be hosting the 2019 Voluntary Sector Conference celebrating 5 years of Asset Based Community Development in Thurrock and will include guest speaker Cormac Russell.

Thurrock Council’s £10 million new offices move a step closer

TORY Cabinet members in Thurrock have backed plans to spend the cash on new council offices, despite questions over whether it is an appropriate use of funds.

Festive food for thought with Ivanna Livewell of the National Elf Service

THE local NHS – or ‘Elf service’ across mid and south Essex – is supporting people to stay well this winter in a new campaign that our own pixie pal, “Ivanna Livewell” shares advice and support to help combat winter illness.

Great prizes at Friends of Tilbury Pioneer Academy raffle

THE Friends of Pioneer, the PTA for Tilbury Pioneer Academy, were unable to hold their Christmas event this year so to raise funds they are holding a Grand Christmas Raffle!

Thurrock Council slam “half baked” consultation on Lower Thames Crossing

AN extraordinary meeting of Thurrock Council has agreed the council's response to Highways England's consultation on the Lower Thames Crossing. The three main findings...

Grays: Drug dealer caught with crack in his underwear

A DRUG dealer caught with nearly £2,000 worth of heroin and crack cocaine has been jailed for two-and-a-half years. Basildon Crown Court heard how officers...

Is Thurrock Council about to gamble £50 million on land investment?

SECRET plans for Thurrock Council to spend up to £50 million in purchasing and developing land are set to be discussed at a meeting of the ruling Tory Cabinet tonight (Wednesday).

Orsett Hospital will have to close or you don’t get new health services

CLLR Holloway said: "I was always under the impression that one was not dependent on the other....This is news to me and extremely extremely upsetting."

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