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Friends, Romans, Countryman come to Herringham Primary

YEAR 3 pupils from Herringham Primary Academy recently had a fun interactive day, dressing and acting as Romans.

Essex Police search for South Ockendon’s Cheryl

ESSEX Police are looking for Cheryl Wilkins, 32, from South Ockendon, who is wanted for failing to appear.

Police seek knife-wielding males who attempted to steal moped in Grays

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses after would-be thieves attempted to steal a moped and threatened the owner with a knife.

Progress made towards creation of an Aveley Community Hub

GOOD progress is being made on the new Aveley Community Hub, as the development moves closer to being able to provide vital services to the community.

Final week to Give a Gift for a Thurrock child in need

WITH only five days to go, Thurrock Council is calling for your help to make sure no local child goes without a present on Christmas day.

Exciting plans for a Wetherspoons on site of State Cinema submitted

PLANS for a new Wetherspoons on the site of the old State Cinema have been placed with Thurrock Council. The application proposes for works to...

Free parking set for King Street in Stanford-le-Hope

THURROCK Council has negotiated an agreement with the owners of King Street Car Park, Stanford le Hope to provide two hours free parking over the Christmas and New Year period.

Brave South Essex College student has hair shaved for charity

A BRAVE student at South Essex College is a cut above the rest after having her head shaved to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

South Ockendon’s Amanda Bloss wanted by police

ESSEX Police are looking for Amanda Bloss, 31, from South Ockendon, who is wanted for failing to appear.

Grays Launderette murder: Police make further arrests and appeal

POLICE investigating an aggravated burglary at a laundrette in Grays where a body was found are appealing for information about any suspicious activity around the time of the incident.

Intu Lakeside bought up by rivals Hammerson

SHOPPING centre owner Hammerson, which owns Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre, has agreed a £3.4bn takeover of rival Intu reports the BBC. The deal will create...

Wednesday Traffic and Travel

ALL your traffic and travel in and around Thurrock for Wednesday December 6th, 2017.

“Happiest Christmas song” performed at intu Lakeside

IS THIS THE HAPPIEST CHRISTMAS SONG IN THE WORLD? – Music and science combine to create happy festive track – – Musicologist creates guide to writing...

Violence against Women and Girls strategy published

THE Thurrock Community Safety Partnership has published its strategy to combat Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

Grays Murder: Police investigate possible self defence

DETECTIVES investigating the death of a man at a laundrette in Grays yesterday (Monday, December 4) are continuing to appeal for information.

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