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The Grays Lives Project: Eva Rees: The Write Stuff

EVA Rees love to be creative. You can catch Eva down at the Thurrock Writers Circle or with fellow painters at The Beehive in...

Thousands flock to the Orsett Show

THE SUN shone down on the Orsett Show this year as thousands flocked to the traditional country show.

Thurrock’s latest police boss sets out her priorities

THURROCK'S newest district commander is pleased to be back in the area where she started her career 19 years ago.

Thurrock Council granted injunction over encampments in Little Thurrock

THURROCK Council has secured an interim injunction for a site to the rear of Malvern Road to prohibit caravans or any other residential buildings being brought onto the land.

Big screen events at Vue Thurrock

TWO diverse but equally outstanding productions from National Theatre are coming live to Vue Thurrock and will form part of its September Big Screen...

YourThurrock celebrates its tenth birthday

By Michael Casey YourThurrock (YT) is ten years old today. On September 1st, 2008, we published our first stories with the simple aim to chronicle life...

Controversy over plans for new homes in Grays (in 1918)

An article from the Grays and Tilbury Gazette dated 17th August 1918. OVER the last four years, we have been taking a dip...

Bluebird Care serves up free refreshments for Thurrock residents

OLDER people and their families living in Thurrock and Castle Point, Essex, were invited along to the Richmond Hall in South Benfleet last Wednesday to enjoy some free coffee and cake.

Doctor’s surgery in Grays praised after inspection

DOCTOR'S surgery in Grays has been rated as Good.

Help get your business idea off the ground with Thurrock Social Entrepreneurship Programme

Help get your business idea off the ground with Thurrock Social Entrepreneurship Programme ASPIRING entrepreneurs in Thurrock are being encouraged to apply for a free...

Former council leader John Kent returns to lead Thurrock Labour group

THE Labour group on Thurrock Council has asked former council leader John Kent to lead them until their May annual meeting.

Grays councillor slams council over parking dispute in Lodge Lane

By Local Democracy Reporter Steve Shaw A GRAYS councillor has slammed the council for telling residents they could no longer park on verges that lead...

YourThurrock is 10: A few films from 2008.

HERE is a selection of films that we made in 2008. We launched on September 1st and so over the next few days, we are...

Homeless charity boss “worried” that Thurrock Council unable to find homes for vulnerable families.

THE chief executive of a homeless charity has called it “worrying” that councils like Thurrock are unable to find homes for vulnerable families.

Man due in court over controlling behaviour charge

A MAN is due to appear in court charged with engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour.

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