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Investigation after mass brawl at The Bull in Little Thurrock

Staff Reporter - February 4, 2018

POLICE have launched an investigation after a large fight occurred at The Bull public house in Little Thurrock. A police spokesperson said: "We were contacted...

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Wanted man may be in Tilbury

Staff Reporter - February 4, 2018

ESSEX Police want to speak to Bobby Stowers in connection with the theft of a motorcycle in Westcliff.

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Appeal for woman missing from Grays

Staff Reporter - February 3, 2018

0930 hrs: Monday Karen Sanders, 39, who was missing from Grays, returned home last night. ========== ESSEX Police is appealing for information to find Karen Sanders, who...

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Grays man sent for trial over cocaine dealing charge

Staff Reporter - February 3, 2018

A GRAYS man has been sent to trial after being charged with dealing cocaine. Ian Divers, aged 65, Maple Road, Grays, was charged with the...

Education

Rich praise for progress of “poorer” pupils at Harris Academy in Chafford Hundred

Staff Reporter - February 3, 2018

HARRIS Academy in Chafford Hundred has been singled out for praise for the progress of its poorest pupils in exams. The poorest pupils have made...

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Fire Crews called to Grays tower block

Staff Reporter - February 2, 2018

FIRE Crews have been called to Butler House in Grays.

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Plans for Tilbury Health Centre takes major step forward

Staff Reporter - February 2, 2018

WORK on Thurrock’s first Integrated Medical Centre will take a significant first step as site surveys get underway.

Crime

Grays Launderette death investigation: Two released on bail

Staff Reporter - February 2, 2018

TWO men arrested in connection with an incident at a launderette in Grays have been released on police bail until Friday, February 16.

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By-election set for South Ockendon as Ukip councillor resigns

Staff Reporter - February 2, 2018

THURROCK Council received formal notification of Cllr Kevin Wheeler’s resignation as councillor for the Ockendon Ward on Thursday 1 February 2018.

Business

Vision Express opens branch at Tesco’s in Thurrock

Staff Reporter - February 2, 2018

THE first Vision Express at Tesco store has officially opened its doors, with a celebration in Thurrock - signaling the beginning of the national...

Education

Royal Opera House Design Challenge

Staff Reporter - February 1, 2018

Royal Opera House Design Challenge STUDENTS spent a creative and interactive day at South Essex College as part of the Royal Opera House’s Design Challenge. The...

Crime

Horndon-on-the-Hill man charged with assault

Staff Reporter - February 1, 2018

A MAN has been charged in relation to an alleged assault in Horndon-on-the-Hill.

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Thameside Theatre: I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo

Staff Reporter - February 1, 2018

I Believe in Unicorns - Michael Morpurgo's Tuesday, 20 February 2018 - 4:30pm to Wednesday, 21 February 2018 - 1:00pm Olivier Award nominated Wizard Presents brings...

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Exclusive: Thurrock Independents expel councillor after he utters obscenities at Labour councillors

Staff Reporter - February 1, 2018

A THURROCK Independent (formerly Ukip) councillor has been expelled from the group after mouthing obscenities at a council meeting. Foul-mouthed Ockendon councillor, Kevin Wheeler appears...

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Thurrock Council jumps up charts in promoting equality

Staff Reporter - February 1, 2018

THE results of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index revealed that Thurrock Council moved up 135 places in the official index ranking – an increase of 31% compared to results from 2016.

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