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Magical Aladdin-themed lights switch-on set to mark arrival of Christmas in Grays

CHRISTMAS officially arrives in Grays this weekend with a spectacular afternoon of family entertainment at the town's annual Christmas lights switch-on.

Memories of intu Lakeside employees planted in time capsule

A TIME capsule has been planted at intu Lakeside to capture the memories of employees working at the popular retail and leisure destination.

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price opens new basketball court

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle Price joined seafarers, port and shipping representatives at London Tilbury Seafarers Centre late last week for the official opening of the centre’s new £50,000 basketball court and sports area.

Thurrock residents invited to have their say on police and fire plans

THURROCK residents urged to have their say on Fire and Rescue Plan for the county

Stanford-le-Hope teenager among arrests in drink-drive clampdown

ESSEX Police roads policing officers arrested 12 people for various offences in just 24 hours last week. A spokesperson said: "We arrested a boy, 17,...

Thurrock Council: Whistleblower investigation into child’s death finds claim “unsubstantiated”

AN independent investigation into allegations that failings at Thurrock Council contributed to the death of a toddler has found no evidence of wrongdoing.

National HIV Testing week in Thurrock

NATIONAL HIV Testing Week kicked off on 17 November in Thurrock with a focus on people being able to access free and confidential rapid...

Dragon’s Den Theo praises Thurrock business

THEO Paphitis has been tweeting about local business Sounds Right Phonics Classes for Kids. Alex Burnside and Charlie Day, two sisters, launched Sounds Right...

Brutal rapist jailed for seven years after attack in Tilbury

A rapist who attacked a woman in an alleyway in Tilbury has been jailed for seven years.

South Ockendon dog owner fined in Bristol

A SOUTH OCKENDON dog owner whose pet became out of control and bit a man has been fined reports the Bristol Post. Daniel-Andrea Ioan, 60,...

The importance of a NHS flu vaccine this winter

IF you are pregnant, have a child aged 2-3 years old or are an adult with a pre-existing health condition, you should get the free flu vaccine.

T100 are looking for voluntary walk leaders in 2019

DO you love to walk? We are looking for voluntary walk leaders to reccy and lead a walk around one of our designated...

Grays man wanted over drugs charges

ROBERT Poynter, 30, is wanted for failing to appear at court to face charges of possession of drugs with intent to supply.

South Essex College students inspired by BBC Music Live

MUSIC students from South Essex College learnt about the industry they hope to work in during their recent trip to BBC Music Introducing LIVE.

Thurrock Council’s multi-million pound plans for new offices to be scrutinised

THURROCK Council has revealed plans for the redevelopment of the Civic Centre in Grays.

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