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South Ockendon: Men armed with knives ransack property in Erriff Drive

ESSEX Police are appealing for information about an aggravated burglary in Erriff Drive, South Ockendon, at around 8.50pm yesterday, Monday, October 29.

Thurrock councillor in charge of children’s services gives department vote of confidence

THE councillor in charge of Children’s social care has expressed confidence in the service despite it being engulfed in controversy following allegations that management failings led to the death of a child.

Thurrock Council ensures borough’s war memorials are ready

THURROCK Council has ensured that the borough's war memorials and cemeteries are ready to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Halloween Dispersal Order for Lakeside and Chafford Hundred

A section 35 dispersal order has been authorised for the Chafford Hundred and Lakeside areas of Thurrock to prevent Halloween related anti-social behaviour.

Giving for Thurrock and IKEA creating a better everyday life for many people in Thurrock.

IKEA Thurrock has joined the Giving for Thurrock family by becoming a local business partner of the chosen charity of Thurrock Mayor, Cllr Barbara Rice.

Gang injunction: Carlito not to get his way in Thurrock

ANOTHER member of a drug-dealing gang linked to a series of violent incidents and anti-social behaviour in Thurrock has been made the subject of a tough gang injunction.

Thurrock Council slams housing plans for Dunton Garden Suburb

PLANS for the creation of a huge garden village that could grow to accommodate as many as 4,000 homes near Brentwood has been criticised by a neighbouring council.

Inquest into death of teenager hit by motorbike in Purfleet opens

A TEENAGER died when he was hit by a motorbike while out cycling, an inquest has heard.

Angry Thurrock taxi drivers call for support to protect against Uber

ANGRY taxi drivers and operators packed a meeting room at a Grays pub on Tuesday evening and called on Thurrock Council to offer them more support in their fight to maintain their livelihood and in the battle against firms like Uber which they say are operating illegally within the borough.

Peerfest18 – National Mental Health Event comes to Purfleet

HAVING supported local people with mental health issues for 35 years, Thurrock Mind, who were recently awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, topped off their year of celebration by hosting the national Peerfest event. An opportunity for people to share their mental health experiences and recognise the power and diversity of peer support.

Thurrock and Southend voluntary services to pilot shared Chief Executive Officer

THURROCK CVS (Community Voluntary Services) and SAVS (Southend Association of Voluntary Services) Boards are pleased to announce they will be operating a under a shared chief executive officer as of 1st November 2018.

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred judged ‘Outstanding’

HARRIS Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is celebrating after being judged 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. The primary academy scored Ofsted's top grade across all five categories looked at during the inspection, including quality of teaching and outcomes for pupils.

Police seize “Walking Dead” offensive weapon in South Ockendon

WEAPONS including a barbed wire covered baseball bat like that seen on cult TV programme The Walking Dead have been found in an abandoned...

Innovative new scheme launches to support young people with autism

CONSTRUCTION has officially begun this week on the development of a new supported housing complex in Thurrock for young people with autism.

Essex Chamber of Commerce welcomes Chancellor’s support for high street

COMMENTING on the Chancellor's proposals for the high street in the upcoming Autumn Budget, David Burch, Director of Policy at Essex Chambers of Commerce, said:

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