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Anger as Essex Tories set to support government’s proposal for new Lower Thames Crossing

TORY-dominated Essex County Council is preparing to interfere in the future of Thurrock without an iota of knowledge about what their decision will do claims Thurrock Labour leader, cllr John Kent.

Government announces plans for improved link roads to Lakeside

THURROCK Council and its partners have welcomed the announcement of a vital new road improvement scheme in the borough.

The Grays Lives Project: Cooking up a future in Grays

MANY people will know Stoyan Georgiev and wife, Simona as the team behind the cafe in the Thameside Theatre.

Blogspot: Large drop in Purfleet and Thurrock property markets

THE number of residential property transactions in Thurrock will be 14.6 percent lower in 2018, compared to 2017.

Amazon raises minimum wage for Tilbury employees

Amazon Raises Minimum Wage to £10.50 for the London area and £9.50 for All Other Parts of the UK for All Employees, including Full-Time,...

Thurrock Council leader reacts to crime spree in borough

THE LEADER of Thurrock Council has responded to the ongoing crisis in crime in Thurrock with the news that he is in talks with the police for more officers.

South Essex College and PROCAT to merge

FOLLOWING the completion of the Essex colleges area based review, recommendations for PROCAT to join SEC has been positively endorsed by both governing bodies. The PROCAT brand will be retained following the merger.

Tilbury woman’s asbestos death linked to washing former husband’s work clothes

Tilbury Woman's Asbestos Death Linked To Washing Former Husband's Work Clothes Appeal For Information Regarding Working Conditions At Tilbury Docks A family has launched...

Funeral date set for Tattoo John

A DATE for the funeral of John Hicks, aka Tattoo John has been set.

Planning bid for old Coryton Oil Refinery site could see up to 4,500 jobs created

THAMES Enterprise Park Ltd has submitted a planning application to Thurrock Council to transform the former Coryton Oil Refinery into a new superhub, creating up to 4,500 jobs including skilled, engineering and apprenticeship opportunities.

Police investigation after woman raped in Grays

ESSEX Police are investigating following an incident in Grays where a woman was raped.

Massive increase in number of Thurrock children being home-schooled

By Local Democracy Reporter Steve Shaw THE number of children who have left Thurrock schools to be home schooled has doubled since 2013. Figures released following a...

Opportunity to tour the port of Tilbury

JOIN us at our next Thoroughly Thurrock event when we take a Tour of The Port of Tilbury during which you will learn about the work of the Port itself and its’ plans for the future with Tilbury 2 as well as finding out about two of their programmes with the local community.

Linford: Attempted murder investigation after man struck by car

AN investigation led by detectives in Grays is ongoing following the arrest of two men on suspicion of attempted murder.

Hassenbrook Open Evening “busiest ever” as head boy and girl lead the way

NEW in post – head girl and head boy at ORTU Hassenbrook Academy had their work cut out at their first big event this week during their “busiest ever” open evening (Tuesday 25 September).

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