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Stanford-le-Hope Primary opens sensory room

THANKS to all the people in the UK who play the National Lottery, Stanford le Hope Primary now has an amazing sensory room!

Grays teenager found with large hunting knife outside London underground station

A FOURTEEN-year-old from Grays has pleaded guilty to possession of a large hunting knife outside an underground station in London.

100 RAF aircraft to fly over the skies to celebrate centenary

TODAY (July 10th), up to 100 RAF aircraft will perform a flypast on an epic scale over Central London to mark the centrepiece of...

Ofsted praise Stanford and Corringham Sixth Form College

INSPECTORS found that ‘The 6th Form has improved since the last inspection. The Leadership and Management of the 6th Form are effective in promoting student’s high expectations and positive self-esteem” adding: “These factors help to ensure that students succeed.”

Fatal collision on Dock Approach Road in Tilbury

IN Thurrock, the A1089 is closed southbound between the A13 and A126 due to a vehicle fire.

“Man with axe” arrested after incident in Grays

A MAN has been arrested after reports of a man with an axe in Grays.

Bosses at Ambulance Service defend report that said slow callouts led to a “number of serious incidents”.

BOSSES at the East of England Ambulance Service have defended a health watchdog report that says slow callouts led to a “number of serious incidents”.

Crowdfunding page for tragic teenage cyclist who died in Purfleet raises over £5,000

A CROWDFUNDING page set up in memory of a 13-year-old from Rainham who died after colliding with a motorcyclist in Purfleet has raised more than £5,000.

The Grays Lives Project: Councillor Martin Kerin

THE GRAYS area is represented by a number of councillors. Once a month, they all meet at the Thurrock Council civic offices in Grays...

Grays High Street lights up at Thurrock International Celebration of Culture

GRAYS High Street lit up on Saturday as the Thurrock International Celebration of Culture took place.

Olympic Rings in Thurrock restored to former glory

THE Olympic Rings in Thurrock have been restored to their former glory. Last week, YT reported that the special floral design, installed on Blackshots in...

Ram raid at Tesco Express in South Ockendon

ESSEX Police are investigating following a burglary at a business in South Ockendon over night.

Orsett Hospital Closure: Thurrock Labour pledge: The fight goes on

COUNCILLOR Oliver Gerrish, Leader of Thurrock Labour, has reacted to the decision to close Orsett hospital by vowing to continue the fight to keep Orsett Hospital open.

Report of fire near Chafford Hundred

YT has received a report of a fire in the Chafford Hundred area.

Cheers! Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price visits Coronation Street

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price paid a visit to the set of Coronation Street and ended up behind the bar of the Rovers Return.

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