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SOME 10% of the road network maintained by local authorities in Great Britain is in poor condition, or has been flagged for further inspection.

THURROCK residents are being asked to be alert to the signs of suspicious activity, in order to help prevent terrorist atrocities such as the ones the country experienced in 2017.

WORKERS at a Thurrock factory, who will be taking strike action this week, are to step up their industrial action with a 48 hour strike next week.

DRIVERS can experience what their journey through Britain's second longest road tunnel will be like once it opens in 2027 following the release of a video by Highways England today (Monday 19 March).

Virginia and Day Hospice Liver project Team St. Luke’s Hospice is thrilled to be announcing that Advanced Nurse Practitioner Virginia Campbell has won second place...

A man has been charged after a breakdown recovery van was stolen in Aveley.

A TRIAL date has been set in the case of a man accused of assaulting a Thurrock councillor.

TWENTY primary schools from across Thurrock recently participated in the fifth annual Mathletics competition, hosted by the Gateway Academy and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Grays Thurrock.

THURROCK Council announced a crack down last year after complaints that large numbers of HGVs are overnighting on pavements and double yellow lines – sometimes leaving litter and human waste behind.

AN incredible 86 young people from schools across Thurrock came together to receive prestigious Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards presented at the Civic Hall...

A CAMPAIGN to educate parents, carers and children about the dangers of social media will re-launch this weekend.

WE have had a report that a car is on its roof at the Blackshots roundabout.

ONE of the borough’s most popular and endearing groups, the TipToe Stage School, returns to the Towngate Theatre next month for their annual show – “Move Your Feet!” Taking place on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 April the school will be showcasing their creative and innovative talents with pupils ranging from two years to 73 taking part!

FORMER Thurrock Mayor and controversial councillor Ian Harrison has died after a short battle against illness.

ESSEX Police is appealing for any witnesses to a burglary in Tilbury.