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Forty-six new recruits pass out at Essex Police

Forty-six new recruits pass out at Essex Police

Thurrock Labour reflect after big gains at local elections

THURROCK Labour were celebrating this week after making big gains at the Thurrock Council elections. Labour held all six of the wards they were defending and gained three more, to win a total of nine out of the sixteen seats up for election.

South Ockendon store ram raided and cash machine stolen

ESSEX Police are in attendance outside a shop in South Ockendon.

West Thurrock murder investigation: Drivers of four vehicles sought

POLICE Officers investigating the murder of Julie Hunt in West Thurrock want to identify the drivers of four vehicles who may have seen the assault take place.

South Ockendon man pleads guilty to cocaine possession at East Tilbury Railway Station

A SOUTH Ockendon man has pled guilty to possession of cocaine at East Tilbury Railway Station. Nicholas Chandler, aged 28, of Fullarton Crescent, South Ockendon...

South Ockendon Property Blog: Green shoots in Thurrock

HISTORICALLY, the fresh green leaves on the trees and the warmth of the welcome spring sunshine herald a spring in the step for the property market. And this year seems no different,

Port of Tilbury sign joint venture for London Cruise Moorings

THE Port of London Authority (PLA) has awarded the five-year contract for management of its Central London Cruise Moorings to a joint venture between the Port of Tilbury and MBNA Thames Clippers.

Election 2018: Thurrock Council remains hung but gains for Tories and Labour

THE THURROCK Council local election saw winners and losers on every side.

Drug driving arrests in Corringham and Stanford-le-Hope

THREE men have been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following roads policing operations in Corringham and Harlow.

Thurrock Flooring Retailer expands range

A FLOORING retailer is bucking the national trend by increasing the range of products it offers customers at its Thurrock store.

Port of Tilbury Police report

Report by the Port of Tilbury Police Over the last six months we have been very busy with over 1200 reported incidents. We have...

Major roadworks in West Thurrock set to begin

THE first phase of an essential major project to replace ageing gas mains in London Road is about to begin.

Quince Tree Nursery rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted

A SOUTH Ockendon day nursery has been rated "Outstanding" by government watchdog Ofsted.

Children under 13 being targeted by adults they don’t know on social media

NEW NSPCC and O2 research has revealed that one in four young people have been contacted over social media by an adult they don't know, with a third of these children aged under 13.

Meeting in Thurrock set to discuss the tidal Thames

ANYONE with an interest in the tidal Thames is welcome to attend the Port of London Authority's (PLA) public meeting in Thurrock next Tuesday (8 May).

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