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Save Elm Road Park: Thurrock Tory questions political motivation behind campaigners

A SENIOR Tory Thurrock Councillor has questioned the political motivation behind those campaigning to save a park in Grays.

Ockendon resident calls for fitting tribute for Pte. Howarth

AT the beginning of every Thurrock Council meeting, a list of those who fell, one hundreds years ago to th month, is read out.

Hassenbrook Youth Group gets tour behind scenes at Amazon site

ASPIRE, a course for Year 9 students in ORTU Hassenbrook, Essex, has been given a tour of the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury as part of an educational visit that provides insight into the world of work.

Thurrock Garden Centre scoop top award

THE THURROCK Garden Centre has scooped a top award.

The Garrison Estate in Purfleet: “Abandoned and living in fear”

A COUNCILLOR for the ward that covers the Garrison Estate in Purfleet has asked for assurances from the leader of Thurrock Council that they...

Concerns as Tories cancel debate on 32,000 homes at last minute

THE CONSERVATIVE-run Thurrock Council withdrew its plans to debate plans to build up to 32,000 homes in Thurrock.

South Ockendon man wanted for theft and police assault

ESSEX Police would like to talk to Jay Emery, 22, from South Ockendon, in connection with theft, assaulting a police officer and escaping lawful custody.

Memorial Service for Tattoo John

A MEMORIAL service to recognise the life of John Hicks is set to be held next month.

Community Feast in Tilbury a great success

TILBURY was in a party mood on Saturday 21 July when carnival dancers led the Tilbury Docker puppet to the Tilbury Cruise Terminal for dancing, singing and a community feast.

Purfleet commuters chance to hear more about regeneration plans (and a free bottle of water)

PURFLEET Centre Regeneration Limited (PCRL) will be offering complimentary bottled water to C2C morning commuters at Purfleet station on Thursday 26 July, giving details of their £1billion regeneration project called Purfleet on Thames for the town.

Man found guilty of killing in Corringham

A MAN has been convicted of manslaughter after killing another man in a drugs-related incident.

Chadwell St Mary drug driver banned for three years

CHADWELL St Mary drug driver banned for three years. A further blood test found he had more than 10 times the legal limit for Benzoylecgonine, which is a metabolite of cocaine.

The Grays Lives Project: Debbie Fowler: All Signposts lead to Grays

DEBBIE Fowler works for Signpost. They are based in Crown House in Grays and do a wonderful job in getting people back to work or, to be precise, signposting people back to work.

Ortu Corringham Primary recognised for exceptional practice

ORTU Corringham Primary School on Herd lane in Old Corringham has been recognised nationally as a school which is “transforming educational practice”.

Tuesday Traffic and Travel: M25 Junction near Thurrock closed

The M25 Junction 31 anti-clockwise exit slip road is closed due to a single vehicle collision.

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