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Sixteen days of activism against gender violence marked in Thurrock

ON the 4th December, as part of the 16 days of activism against gender violence campaign which runs from 25th November to 10th December....

Essex Police increase patrols at intu Lakeside for Christmas

ESSEX Police have increased our patrols at intu Lakeside shopping centre for the Christmas period to help ensure shoppers have a safe and enjoyable visit.

Tilbury residents sent Essex County Council library consultation letter in error

THURROCK Council is reassuring residents that there are no plans to close any of the borough's libraries after around 1,600 members of Tilbury Library have been sent a letter or email asking them to take part in a consultation which potentially seeks to reduce the number of libraries in Essex.

St Luke’s Hospice ambassador lauded with top award

ST. Luke’s Hospice is proud to announce that their volunteer and Lead Ambassador Peter Eates has been awarded the ‘Charity Comms’ Inspiring Communicator Award’. Peter was given this prestigious national Award in London by Charity Comms Executives.

Give a Gift passes 1,000 present milestone

GIVE a Gift continues to soar this Christmas as more than 1,000 presents have been donated for Thurrock children in need. The initiative has...

Man in court charged with robbery at Grays bookies

A MAN is due in court charged with robbery and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Leading councillor accuses Thurrock Conservatives of “wilfully sabotaging” defence against Lower Thames Crossing

THE LEADER of the Thurrock Independent group has accused the Thurrock Conservatives of "wilfully sabotaging" Thurrock Council's defence against Lower Thames Crossing proposals. The Local...

There men charged over aggravated burglary in Cromwell Road, Grays

ESSEX Police has charged three men following reports of an aggravated burglary in Grays. Reece Dadson, 18, of no fixed address, and Charlie Stutz, 20,...

South Essex College students launch Icon Radio

Icon radio station launched by students THREE students from South Essex College have launched a student radio station. Jack Burke, Jordan Kennedy and Jake Medland, all...

Uber could be operating illegally in Thurrock

THE popular taxi service Uber could be operating illegally in Thurrock, councillors have heard.

Fobbing milk business goes from strength to strength

MILK business Ecofresh Dairy based in Fobbing has gone from strength to strength this year with more new customers coming on board daily.

Thurrock’s plans for thousands of homes thrown into chaos

“HOW can any of us have confidence in Cllr Coxshall after he stated: ‘In terms of the impact this has on the Lower Thames crossing, let’s be clear, it does not.’ Completely against the advice that the expert officer gave.

Man falls onto ship at DP World London Gateway

ESSEX Firefighters came to the assistance of a man who suffered a fall at an industrial site this morning.

Approval given for houses in Manor Road, Grays

DESPITE recognising neighbouring residents’ fears about a dangerous access road Thurrock planning councillors have given approval to a development of 93 homes – described by one member of the decision-making committee as a ‘concrete jungle’.

Three men arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary in Grays

ESSEX Police has arrested three men following reports of an aggravated burglary in Cromwell Road, Grays, at around 2.35am today, Tuesday, December 4.

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