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Ormiston Park Academy students gain an insight into law

MAGISTRATE, Dawn Roche, recently paid a visit to Ormiston Park Academy in Aveley to deliver two sessions for students about how the magistrates system works. This was part of the “Magistrates in the Community” programme which is run by the Magistrates Association.

Amazing Amazon apprentice in Tilbury

MARCIO A Sa Peixoto was selected by Amazon for an apprenticeship in Tilbury through its apprenticeship programme and now works at the local site as an RME (Reliance Maintenance Engineer) apprentice.

Man found guilty of murder of Daniel Adger in South Ockendon

A man has today (Thursday, March 8) been found guilty of murder following the death of a man in South Ockendon.

Fire crews battle as lorry trailer alight in East Tilbury

FIRE Crews were called to the scene of a fire on a 40ft lorry trailer carrying crushed scrap cars.

Man arrested in connection with incident at Grays launderette

A man has been arrested today (Thursday, March 8) on suspicion of conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary in connection with an incident at a launderette in Grays.

Woodside Academy celebrate Book Week

IN spite of the snow, Woodside Academy had an amazing World Book Day on 1st March, with a David Walliams theme ensuring plenty of "Gangster Grannies" and "Demon Dentists" from staff and children.

Transport Minister visits DP World London Gateway as it celebrates International Women’s Day.

NUSRAT Ghani MP, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport, visited DP World London Gateway on Thursday, as it celebrated International Women’s Day.

Purfleet and Grays make most affordable commuter list

TWO areas of Thurrock have been rated in London’s top ten commuter towns.

Funding cuts forcing up class sizes in Thurrock

FUNDING cuts have forced up class sizes in secondary schools across England, according to leading education unions, as schools balance their budgets by cutting...

Thursday Traffic and Travel

ALL your traffic and travel in and around Thurrock for Thursday March 8th, 2018.

Port of Tilbury owners sponsor apprentice scheme

IN the Year of Young people and during Apprentice Week (5-9th March), Forth Ports are proud to announce their sponsorship of the Young Logistics Professional of the Year award at this year’s Multimodal event in May.

Man jailed after cyber-hack into Grays woman account

A MAN has been jailed for 34 months after hacking into more than 270 iCloud accounts, stealing sensitive images, and posting them online.

Did it take Essex Police two hours to attend a 999 call from 75-year-old South Ockendon resident whose house was being burgled?

THIS is what we know. On Saturday (March 3rd), a concerned daughter told fellow members of a Facebook page that it took Essex Police two...

C2C offering free travel to mums on Mother’s Day

TRENTALIA UK train operator c2c is offering free travel for all mums this Sunday in celebration of Mother's Day.

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