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Thurrock Council crack down on illegal parking on Manorway in Corringham

A SCHEME to crack down on inconsiderate lorry drivers parking on cycle lanes and grass verges in the Manorway has seen more 125 lorries moved on as Thurrock Council prepares to trial preventative measures to stop lorries parking illegally.

Men charged over Tilbury and Horndon burglaries

TWO men have been charged in connection with two incidents in which homes were broken into in Horndon-on-the-Hill and Tilbury.

MP Jackie Doyle-Price warns drug users as crime soars

THURROCK'S MP has warned drugs users they are helping to fuel organised criminal networks after it was revealed that knife crime has doubled in the borough in just five years.

Thurrock students off to New York City as part of Think Global programme

THINK Global is a global education programme developed for schools, colleges and universities. The programme brings a global perspective into education - teaching students...

West Thurrock: Two robbed at knifepoint by gang of youths

ESSEX Police are appealing for information after two men were robbed in separate incidents in Grays this morning, August 9.

New play equipment at Belhus Woods Park

THE new play equipment is designed especially for the park and fits in with the surroundings. Visitors will see beautifully handmade and crafted features, although we suspect the children who visit will simply see the opportunity to play and let their imaginations run wild.

Card Factory reports fall in sales

CARD Factory blamed weak consumer spending and "extreme" weather for a fall sales in the first half of the year reports the BBC.

Health bosses sets out its vision for Thurrock’s health and care system

THERE has been much news and debate around the recent decision to close Orsett Hospital, speaking about the decision and what this means for people in Thurrock, Mandy Ansell, Accountable Officer for Thurrock CCG said:

Plans for new school in Brandon Groves still on the table

OVER the last few weeks, there has been much discussion about the possibility of new school seeing built in Blackshots, close to the rugby...

Man arrested after reports of naked man in Grays High Street

A MAN was arrested after reports that a naked man was causing a disturbance in Grays.

Air ambulance lands near London Road in Grays

YT has a report that the air ambulance has landed on or near to London Road in Grays.

War memorial restored to its former glory

THE war memorial at Turps Corner, Little Thurrock, has received an extensive clean and maintenance work including experts re-etching the names of those whose sacrifice it commemorates.

Chafford Hundred man convicted of drink-driving as part of summer crackdown

SIX more drivers have been convicted following our summer #DriveSafeDriveSober anti-drink and drug driving campaign.

Blocked roads prevent bins from being collected again claim Thurrock Council

"SOME refuse and recycling bins in South Ockendon, Bulphan and Horndon-on-the-Hill could not be collected today because the bin lorry couldn't get down blocked roads.

Two-thirds of Essex Police Officers say they would be willing to carry guns

ALMOST two thirds of Essex’s police officers say they would be willing to carry guns – ten per cent higher than the average in England and Wales.

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