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Unlawful encampment in Belhus Park

AN UNLAWFUl encampment has arrived at Belhus Park.

Mayor invites Gateway Academy to display artwork in parlour

AS part of the Thurrock Art Trail 2018, the Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Ojetola, invited local artists to have their work displayed in the council parlour, and to have a change-over of artwork for each council meeting.

Essex Chamber of Commerce-Thoroughly Thurrock: Apprenticeships on the agenda

JOIN Essex Chamber of Commerce for our Thoroughly Thurrock Networking Twilight event, taking place at Orsett Hall on Thursday 8 March 2018 between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.

Blogspot: Buying Old Versus New (Part One)

BUYERS tend to have fixed ideas about the style of home they would prefer to buy. Some would not buy anything but a "character home" whilst others prefer a brand new property. In this two-part article, we look at some advantages and disadvantages of each, starting with modern homes.

Police looking for man wanted in connection with burglary in Grays

ESSEX Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man wanted in connection with burglary.

Thurrock Scouts and Guides explore London

ON the 24th February, Thurrock Scouts and Guides held their annual joint District/Division Commissioners Challenge in London for over 330 Scouts and Guides.

Will new strict access to Linford Tip result in more fly-tipping?

CRITICS have warned Thurrock may suffer a surge in fly-tipping as a result of stringent new controls about to be enforced at the borough’s...

Man charged with careless driving after car collides with building.

YT has received a report that a car has crashed into a house in Grays.

Number of Thurrock parents offered first places at secondary schools

THE number of parents offered a place for their child at their preferred secondary school has risen again from last year.

Man in hospital with serious injuries after being brutally stabbed in Aveley

ESSEX Police is appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Aveley last night, Saturday, March 3, leaving him with serious and potentially life changing injuries in hospital.

Roadworks in Thurrock: Monday March 5th to Sunday March 11th

WORK to improve journeys by carrying out repairs to the carriageway will start this week. The westbound exit slip road to the A1012 will be closed overnight, between 10pm and 5am, on Tuesday 6 March. A clearly signed diversion will be in place via the M25 junction 30 and return.

Stanford-le-Hope Easter egg appeal

THE Stanford Le Hope & Surrounding Area Fundraising team have launched their Easter egg appeal for 2018.

Thurrock Bin crews threaten strike action over cameras and overtime pay cut

THURROCK Council waste collectors are being balloted by their union as it threatens industrial action against the authority over working conditions, possible cuts to pay and cameras in a fleet of new vehicles reports the Thurrock Independent.

Friday School Closures

HERE are the Friday school closures for Thurrock. List changes as they come in.

Thurrock Council leader: “Our budget will bring stability for four years “

Thurrock Conservatives pass a budget, and bring stability to Thurrock services for four years AT last night's Thurrock Council meeting, the ruling Conservative Group proposed...

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