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Would a “Hard Brexit” affect South Ockendon house prices?

The Thurrock and South Ockendon Property Blog By Paul Tobias-Gibbins www.mpestates.co.uk "I have been asked a number of times recently what a hard Brexit would mean to...

SH Pratt’s Halo at DP World London Gateway promises to be state-of-the-art facility

SH PRATT Group, who have specialised in fruit ripening and distribution since 1960, just announced their new bespoke-controlled distribution facility at DP World London...

Met Police carry out training exercise in Tilbury

THROUGHOUT today residents living in Tilbury may see police officers, including armed officers, from the Metropolitan Police taking part in a training exercise. The exercise will last until around 9pm and will be based at the Amazon distribution centre in Tilbury and the Gateway Academy on Marshfoot Road.

Thameside Primary school praised by Ofsted

THAMESIDE primary school has been rated as "Good" after a short inspection by government inspectors. Ofsted visited the school on Tuesday October 2nd, 2018. The full...

Man jailed after rape in West Thurrock woods

A MAN who dragged a woman into woodland in West Thurrock and used his clothing to bind and gag her has been jailed.

Helping Thurrock’s young people get their life “OnTrack”

Helping young people get their life "OnTrack" MORE than 1,000 young people have received help achieving their career goals thanks to Thurrock Council's Inspire team's...

Approval given for new housing near Lakeside

COUNCILLORS have given the green light to a new housing estate in Lakeside despite expressing concerns the developer is not going to provide any affordable housing – and a committee member asking why the cost of restoring contaminated land had not been factored into the original sale price of the land.

Grays mum sets up a premature baby project and needs your help

A Thurrock mother whose babies were born prematurely has set up a project to offer care and support to families with premature and sick babies in NICU.

Disabled activists say Jackie Doyle-Price could be ‘legally compromised’ over silence on ESA risk

“OVER and above her legal responsibilities, a minister for suicide prevention has a moral responsibility to speak up in support of those most at risk of suicide and to challenge the causes of suicide.

Missing Suffolk man has links to Chadwell and Tilbury

POLICE are renewing appeals for help to trace a missing 26-year-old man from Cockfield near Bury St Edmunds. Chas Thacker was last seen in the...

Grays man jailed for four years after admitting sexual assaults on “very young child”

A MAN who admitted sexual activity with a child has been jailed for four years.

Imitation firearm found as three arrested for robbery at Lakeside

ESSEX Police have arrested a man and two boys in connection with a robbery at Lakeside shopping centre yesterday, Wednesday, October 24.

Teachers gather in Thurrock for Royal Opera House National Programmes event

ROYAL Opera House dance practitioners welcomed 55 teachers from 31 schools across the East region to the High House Production Park in Thurrock for a dance INSET day.

Thurrock Independents slam council decision over children’s services motion

THURROCK Council has allegedly blocked a Thurrock Independent motion calling for a transparent and truly independent wide ranging investigation into children's services and social services.

Three from Grays sentenced over moped robberies

THREE people from Grays have been sentenced for their part in a series of moped robberies in the summer.

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