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Great Easter shows at the Thameside Theatre

Good times at Thurrock's Great Little Theatre THE scent of chocolate is in the air and the daffodils are blooming so Easter cannot be...

Thurrock Council launch local election campaign

THURROCK Council has officially launched this year's local election campaign – the poll will be held on Thursday, 3 May and the Notice of Election was published on Friday, 23 March.

Health care service at Thurrock Community Hospital struggling with up to 1,000 calls a week

ALMOST 1,000 people a week have jammed an health call centre in Thurrock since opening in November.

Book your Eggciting Easter with C2C

BOOK YOUR EGGCITING EASTER WITH C2C Advertorial LOOKING for an egg-citing way to spend your Easter break and keep the kids entertained? Well hop on the...

DP World present cheques to Little Havens Hospice and Meningitis Now

DP World London Gateway presented two cheques, each worth more than £19,000, to two charities following another successful charity quiz.

Woman trapped in vehicle after collision in South Ockendon

ESSEX Firefighters assisted at the scene of a road traffic collision this morning.

Two Tilbury men jailed over attempted robbery in Corringham Post Office

TWO men have been sentenced to a total five years for an attempted robbery in Stanford-le-Hope.

Man victim of drive by shooting in Tilbury

ESSEX Police is appealing for information following an incident in Tilbury where a man was shot in the leg by someone in a car.

Grays Convent are crowned Thurrock’s Top Bosses

A TEAM of students from Grays Convent High School have been named the winners of this year's Thurrock's Next Top Boss.

Appeal after armed robbery in South Ockendon

ESSEX Police is appealing for information following a robbery at a Co-op store in South Ockendon.

East Thurrock United: Bitter battle over ownership played out in High Court

A HIGH Court battle has been fought out in the High Court in London over the home of one of the borough’s non-league football clubs.

Three arrested on suspicion of Corringham murder

TWO men and a teenage boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Corringham.

Dog dies after house fire in South Ockendon

A FAMILY has been left homeless following a fire which was caused by an unattended candle.

Thurrock Council to increase litter fines to £150

THURROCK Council will increase the value of fixed penalty notices to tackle forms of anti-social behaviour and help keep the borough clean.

Ockendon By-Election: Conservatives win by drawing lots after dead heat with Labour

THE THURROCK CONSERVATIVES have gained Ockendon after a dead heat between them and Labour saw lots being drawn. In a tense night, there had to be three recounts but with the votes tied, it came down to the drawing of lots.

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