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Progress made in plans for new schools in Thurrock

A FURTHER £6.9million investment in creating new school places in Thurrock has been agreed.

Former Aveley man jailed for child sex offences

A MAN from Upminster who pretended to be a girl to incite a boy into sexual activity has been jailed today, Thursday, November 15. Jeremy...

Morrisons in Grays brings back Beaujolais Nouveau

MORRISONS on London Road is bringing back one of the world’s best known wines – Beaujolais Nouveau, after more than 20 years.

Update: Theft from elderly man in South Ockendon

WE are no longer looking for a woman in connection with a theft report in South Ockendon.

Flu-Think it is too late to be vaccinated? Think again!

WITH flu season now upon us, Thurrock’s public health team and the Clinical Commissioning Group are working together to fight the threat of flu by encouraging specific groups of people to get their flu vaccine. The message is, it’s not too late!

House of Fraser at intu Lakeside to close

HOUSE of Fraser (HoF) is closing four more stores, all based in major shopping centres.

Man arrested as part of Hathaway Road robbery investigation

ESSEX Police have arrested a man on suspicion of robbery following an incident in Grays last month.

Inactive Thurrock? Just one organisation short-listed in Active Essex awards

ACTIVE Essex has announced the shortlist for the 2018 Active Essex Sports Awards, which will celebrate sporting achievements from grass roots to professional level...

Highways England accused of deliberately over-complicating Lower Thames Crossing consultation

Highways England accused of deliberately over-complicating Lower Thames Crossing consultation ANGRY councillors have accused Highways England of deliberately overwhelming residents with the "sheer size and...

Travesty: Number who have unexpectedly died while being users of Thurrock’s mental health service almost doubled in 12 months.

THE number of people to have unexpectedly died while being users of Thurrock’s mental health service has almost doubled in 12 months.

South Ockendon: Woman wanted after elderly man stolen from in Derwent Parade

ESSEX Police would like to talk to her about a theft of cash from an elderly man, whilst he was at a convenience store on Derwent Parade, South Ockendon on October 8th.

Pupils earn top marks at Amazon in Tilbury

AMAZON in Tilbury welcomed primary school pupils to a day of educational fun at the fulfilment centre's Camp Amazon.

Hundreds attend Battle’s Over Purfleet on centenary of the end of WW1

RESIDENTS of Purfleet and surrounding areas came out in force on Sunday evening for Purfleet’s Battle’s Over centenary commemoration for the end of World War One. Estimated crowds of over 400 people gathered for what proved to be a very successful evening.

Man threatens to kill bus driver near Grays station

OFFICERS investigating an incident where a replacement bus driver was subjected to verbal threats are looking to trace him in connection.

Did you see dreadlocked shopper threaten mother outside Morrisons in Grays?

ESSEX Police are appealing for information after a woman was threatened outside Morrisons in London Road, Grays, following a dispute about a parent and child parking space.

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