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Grays Shopping Centre bought for £20 million (and may have plans for hotel and gym)

NEWRIVER has announced the acquisition of Grays Shopping Centre for £20.2 million. The acquisition comprises a community shopping centre with 177,300 sq ft of...

Dog rescued from South Ockendon puppy farm is now star of TV series

THE heartwarming moment a Pets As Therapy dog brings a smile to the face of a recovering hospital patient brought tears to presenter Angellica Bell's face in the new series of Channel 5's The Dog Rescuers, which kicks off this week.

Man charged with trespass at Grays Railway Station

A MAN has been charged with trespass at Grays Railway Station.

Inquest set to be held into man who died at Stanford-le-Hope crossing

AN INQUEST is set to be held into a man who died at the Golden Lane level crossing in Stanford-le-Hope.

Chadwell woman fined just £200 after stealing close to £3,000 on shoplifting spree

A WOMAN who went on a shoplifting spree stealing close to £3,000 worst of goods has been fined just over £200.

Windrush exhibition coming to Tilbury

AN exhibition marking Tilbury's connection with the Empire Windrush started at Tilbury Hub on Friday 25May and is open to the public until Wednesday 20 June 2018.

Plans for two schools in Grays could take “significant step forward”

PLANS to create 1,340 new school places in Thurrock are expected to take another significant step forward, with sites set to be confirmed for two new schools next week.

Thurrock Council wins fight to require Highways England to carry out Lower Thames Crossing health assessment

THURROCK Council wins fight to require Highways England to carry out Lower Thames Crossing health assessment

Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions: Outreach Manager

Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions: Outreach Manager. Full details on poster.

Police road traffic operation in Tilbury

SEVEN people were arrested, more than 570 people were found not to be wearing seatbelts, nearly 100 drivers were caught using their phones, and an elderly man had his licence revoked after failing an eye test

Thurrock Council recognised for health and social care research

THURROCK Council have been recognised nationally for their work in health and social care research.

Amazon make kind donation to Little Havens Hospice

A charity that provides care for children with life-limiting conditions has received a donation of £1,500 from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury.

South Essex College celebrate student success at annual awards ceremony.

THE event, held at the College’s Thurrock Campus, saw more than 20 students receive Student of the Year awards from the College’s different departments including Construction and Engineering, Hair and Beauty and Sport and Public Services.

Thurrock Council recognises the power of volunteers

THURROCK Council has celebrated national Volunteers Week by recognising the wide range of opportunities available across the borough.

Thurrock Adult Community College support Carers Week

THURROCK Adult Community College (TACC) is inviting local carers to come together during Carers Week to celebrate the vital contribution made by carers in Thurrock and learn new skills in a friendly and encouraging adult environment.

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