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Delays on QE2 bridge after vehicle catches fire

Delays on QE2 bridge after vehicle catches fire.

Police keen to speak to woman over theft from BP Garage on A13

ESSEX Police want to speak to this woman about the theft of items from the BP garage off the A13 in Orsett on Sunday, July 15.

Scandal of children who start school unable to speak in full sentences

CHILDREN who start school behind their peers rarely catch up - "the gap just widens", he will say in a speech.

Quad bikers drive off from police in Tilbury

ESSEX Police want to speak to these men after four quadbikes failed to stop for police between Monarch Close and London Road, Tilbury, at about 7.35pm on Monday, July 16.

Man with links across Thurrock wanted by Essex Police

ESSEX Police are looking for Jason Raven, who they want to speak to in connection with theft.

Please support Shane’s big drive round Britain

A STANFORD-LE-HOPE community champion is driving round the coastline of Britain in order to raise money for mental health issues. Shane Ralph is well known...

People with mental health conditions to get blue badge parking permits

PEOPLE with “hidden disabilities” including autism and mental health conditions will become eligible for blue badge parking permits under the largest overhaul of the...

Thurrock CCG offer Type 2 Diabetes training

THERE are over 7,500 people diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in Thurrock.

Ockendon councillor presents petition as residents find themselves under siege

A CONSERVATIVE councillor from Ockendon has presented a petition to Thurrock Council on behalf of residents of a number of streets in South Ockendon that find themselves under siege from gangs of youths.

Thurrock Foodbank urgently need food items

THURROCK Foodbank urgently need donations of certain food items. Full details on their website.

Man fined for walking across railway line in Purfleet

A MAN from Purfleet has been fined £1,000 for walking across the railway line at Purfleet station.

Thurrock Council to put their phone number on website for people who don’t have the internet….

A THURROCK Councillor in charge of digital services has pledged to put their telephone number on their website for the benefit of this who don't have the internet.

Free Animal Safari craft activity at Tilbury Hub

THURROCK Adult Community College, together with the Tilbury Community Hub, are offering a free summer holiday craft workshop for families with children aged 4-12 years.

Emotional tributes to former mayor of Thurrock, Diane Revell

THERE were emotional tributes to former mayor, Diane Revell who died recently.

Death of Thurrock man in police custody highlighted in report

RAYMOND Alan Knight, 55, of Western Avenue, West Thurrock, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply on November 19 by Essex Police, but died while in custody.

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