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Warning to Thurrock residents over use of firearms

CHIEF Constable BJ Harrington has warned criminals using airsoft weapons or BB guns to commit crime in Essex that armed police officers called to...

Thurrock Community Chorus enjoy a month of Sundays at Royal Opera House

ON Sunday 18 November, the Royal Opera House Thurrock Community Chorus performed in the Paul Hamlyn Hall at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. The Chorus was there to take part in the Month of Sundays Festival.

Aladdin: Excitement building ahead of opening night of star-studded panto

FINAL preparations are underway as the stars of this year's pantomime in Grays get ready to take to the stage.

Agreement reached for free parking in Stanford-le-Hope over Christmas and New Year

BUSINESSES and shoppers in Stanford-le-Hope have received a welcome boost after Thurrock Council negotiated free parking over the festive season.

Christmas Bazaar success at St Thomas of Canterbury

IT was a lot of hard work but a joy for all who attended the St Thomas of Canterbury, Grays, Christmas Bazaar on 24 November 2018.

Essex has the fastest growing Special Constabulary in England and Wales.

THE number of Specials working in Essex Police has risen sharply over the last year after a successful recruitment campaign resulted in a further 122 joining the ranks.

Construction milestone gives pupils a glimpse of new school in Purfleet

EXCITED pupils got a closer look at the progress made with their new school in Purfleet as investment in new schools in Thurrock continues.

South Ockendon teen faces trial over imitation firearm charge

A SOUTH OCKENDON teenager is set to stand trial over a number of charges including possession of an imitation firearm. George Wilderspin, aged 19, of...

Thurrock Independent newspaper closes

THE publisher of the Thurrock Independent newspaper has announced that the paper is closing but has also pledged that he will be back. Neil Speight,...

South Essex College: Achievement award for Hairdressing student

Achievement award for Hairdressing student A Hairdressing student from South Essex College is being praised after winning a Jack Petchey award. Chanai Lewis, 18, from Tilbury,...

Lower Thames Crossing: Consultation period set to be cut short

THE chance for residents to voice their concerns about the Lower Thames Crossing is set to be cut short due to demands from Highways England.

Thurrock computer users may benefit from password generator offer

ESSEX-Based IT Support and Services business and Cyber Essential practitioner, Sunrise Technologies, has announced the launch of its password generator, a web based platform...

Labour MEP call for Amazon workers in Tilbury to be “treated with dignity”

THURROCK'S Euro MP Alex Mayer will demand that the global giant Amazon treat workers at their Tilbury warehouse with dignity in a speech in...

Thurrock Labour leader: Plans to close Orsett hospital need to be revisited urgently

THE leader of Thurrock Labour has slammed plans to close Orsett Hospital in the light of a report that the plans for health hubs set to replace are in jeopardy.

Thurrock Independents vow to fight Tory plans to “concrete over Thurrock”

Thurrock Independents Vow To Fight Tory Plans To Concrete Over Thurrock THE Conservative administration's Local Plan would turn Thurrock into a private developer's playground claim...

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