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Thurrock bin workers set for series of strikes as unions slam council bosses

WORKERS employed in Thurrock Council’s waste collection service are set to begin strike action on Thursday, 12 April with their union slamming the authority for its ‘rubbish management’.

Harris Primary Academy highly praised by Ofsted

STAFF and pupils at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred are celebrating after receiving the outcome of a short Ofsted inspection. Ofsted's report recognises the progress made by the academy since its last inspection and suggests that it is 'improving towards becoming Outstanding'.

South Ockendon Property Blog: 103 First Timer Buyers in South Ockendon bought their first home in 2017

Blogspot: The South Ockendon Property Blog By Paul Tobias-Gibbens http://www.mpestates.co.uk A little bit of good news this week on the South Ockendon Property Market as recently released...

Thurrock Council not to take any action into Golliwogs at White Hart Pub in Grays

NO action is set to be taken by Thurrock Council in light of the complaint about Golliwogs decorating the bar at the White Hart pub in Grays.

Thurrock film-maker shines in Strictly Air Ambulance

AWARD-winning local business owner, Benjamin Scarsbrook from Blatella Films, competed in Strictly Air Ambulance 2018 on Saturday night, an annual ballroom dancing competition held by Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust in order to raise funds for the charity.

South Ockendon Police Officer pleads guilty to downloading child abuse images

A FORMER police officer, found with nearly 100 indecent images of children being abused, has been made the subject of a five year sexual...

McDonald’s fined £200,000 after teenage employee hit by angry motorist

FAST food chain McDonald’s has been fined after a teenage employee was hit by an angry motorist outside its Lakeside Shopping Centre branch in Thurrock.

Thurrock Council leader slams press for asking too many questions

THE LEADER of Thurrock Council has called the amount of questions a Thurrock newspaper asks as "excessive".

South Ockendon woman in court on firearms charge

A WOMAN has been summonsed to appear at court in connection with an incident in Tilbury.

Essex Police CSI officer from Stanford-le-Hope charged with sexual assault

A serving Essex Police Crime Scene Investigator is due to appear in court tomorrow (Thursday, March 29) to be charged with two counts of sexual assault.

South Essex College business lecturer visits Kenya to help those in need.

A business lecturer at South Essex College has visited a town in Kenya to help those in need.

Thurrock Council continue to crack down on litter bugs

THURROCK Council continues to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for littering in the borough. Litter offenders who spoil the borough and don't pay their fine will face a criminal record.

St Luke’s Hospice receive generous donation after afternoon tea in Grays

ST Luke’s Hospice received an incredible donation of £2,060 from sisters Sarah and Katie in memory of their mum Maureen Kemp who passed away in St. Luke’s care. 

Thurrock Labour leader: Your vote matters!

WITH council elections fast approaching on May 3rd, Thurrock Labour are reminding residents how much their vote matters.

Gateway Academy and William Edwards students blaze a trail at the Barbican

TWENTY-TWO Year 7 and 8 William Edwards and 30 Gateway Academy students attended the Barbican Box event as part of their ROH Thurrock Trailblazer...

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