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Thurrock pupils win “Name the Freighter” competition

THURROCK Council will shortly receive 28 new bin lorries to replace its current ageing fleet. Thurrock primary school children were invited to enter a competition to name the new vehicles.

Aveley landlord fined for flying a flag outside pub

AN Aveley pub landlord has been fined for flying a flag outside his pub.

Two Grays men wanted over four burglaries across Thurrock

ESSEX Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of two men wanted in connection with four burglaries.

Jeremy Hunt visit to Tilbury doesn’t curry favour with Labour

THE PROSPECTIVE parliamentary candidate for Thurrock, cllr John Kent (Lab) has poured scorn on a recent visit by Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt to Tilbury.

Thurrock Council blame Highways England for mess on road to Tilbury

DURING the latter part of last week, Highways England – through their contractor ‘Connect Plus’ - has been undertaking some grounds maintenance along the A1089 in Tilbury.

Report reveals Thurrock Council is responsible for destroying the most abandoned cars of any council in Britain.

A REPORT by Confused.Com has revealed that Thurrock Council is responsible for destroying the most abandoned cars of any council in Britain. A new interactive...

New pilot allows some Thurrock residents to test blood pressure while at GP surgery

FROM next week, you’ll be able to find out your blood pressure at selected local GP surgeries in Tilbury, East Tilbury and Chadwell.

Blogpost: What proportion of the whole of Thurrock is built on?

Blogspot: 16.85% of Tilbury and Thurrock is Built on ... Building Plot Dilemma or Not? By http://www.mpestates.co.uk Well the fallout from the recent Budget is still continuing....

Port of Tilbury plans for Tilbury2 set for examination

THE Port of Tilbury’s proposals to build a new port terminal, TILBURY2, on the Thames close to the current port will be examined at Issue Specific and Open Floor hearings to be held in Tilbury on 20th and 21st February by the Examining Authority, appointed by the Secretary of State. Information on these hearings is detailed below.

Two people fined for spitting as Thurrock Council anti-social behaviour crackdown continues

TWO people have been fined for spitting as Thurrock Council's anti-social behaviour crackdown continues.

Linford Tip free permit scheme for trailers and vans in Thurrock

THURROCK Council has announced a new free permit scheme for residents using a van or trailer at the East Tilbury 'Tip' for domestic waste.

Essex Police carry out knife crime operation in Thurrock

TEAMS from across the force are carrying out activity across Essex this week under the nationwide Operation Sceptre (Monday, February 12 to Friday, February 16).

Moble Mini closes South Ockendon office

MOBILE Mini has spent £800,000 expanding and improving its Gravesend branch. The depot in South Ockendon has been closed and its operations moved to Gravesend, creating a single London branch.

Thurrock Community Police Team: January report

FOR most of us January starts with us catching up with things we were too busy to complete in December, and for Thurrock CPT it is no different. We have held a vast amount of meetings and partnership strategy groups during January, and have also achieved some great results.

Woman jailed for life after murdering her mother in Stanford-le-Hope

A WOMAN from Chelmsford has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering an elderly woman in Stanford-le-Hope.

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