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Vote for Thurrock Mind in community project

THURROCK Mind are asking for just a minute of your time so that you can vote for them in a community fund project. So here...

Thurrock African Group holds first Ankara Festival

TO mark Black History Month, Thurrock African Group held its first "Ankara Festival" event at the Civic Hall, Blackshots on Friday 27th October 2017, highlighting the contributions and achievements of Africans in Thurrock.

Investigation after fire in Lakeside store

ESSEX Firefighters were called to the scene of a fire within a shop this evening (Tuesday).

Fire cars damaged after fire at Lakeside

1545 hrs A spokesperson for intu Lakeside said: "The Essex Fire Service responded to an incident in one of our car parks this afternoon. Firefighters...

Stonehouse Lane in Purfleet to be made one way

Public notice Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Stonehouse Lane, Purfleet One-way traffic and prohibition of right-turn movements 1) Notice is hereby given that Thurrock Borough Council, in exercise of...

C2C offer free travel for veterans on Remembrance Sunday

TRAIN operator c2c is offering free travel to service personnel and veterans on Remembrance Sunday and commemorating the day with a special train mural designed by local pupils.

Popular Little Thurrock pub The Ship closes its doors

A POPULAR pub in Little Thurrock has closed. The Ship public house on Broadway in Little Thurrock has always been a busy, bustling pub, known...

Ambulance Service: How you can avoid ringing 999 this winter

Eight ways you can be more Winter Wise this year THE region’s ambulance service is urging the public to take action to avoid a 999...

Thurrock residents now need just one number for health and social care needs

THURROCK residents will now only need one number to call for their health and social care needs.

South Ockendon woman jailed after police subjected to weekend of violence

POLICE officers have been subjected to assaults by members of the public over the weekend with 12 being attacked in five incidents in our county.

Appeal after assault outside shops in Corringham

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault involving two men in Corringham on Monday, October 27.

The legend of Michael Jackson set to come to Thameside Theatre

JACKSON Live in Concert has to be the most accurate and exciting tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. Presented by Sweeney Entertainments,

Essex Chamber of Commerce members briefed on Lower Thames Crossing

ON Friday, Essex Chambers of Commerce joined forces with the Port of Tilbury to welcome Tim Jones of Highways England to speak to key Essex businesses about the proposals for the Third Lower Thames Crossing.

Street Football tournament is a hit in Tilbury

THIS October half term saw a Thurrock “Street Football” tournament bring together 49 young people from across the borough. It all took place at the Riverside Youth Centre in Tilbury, where teams representing Purfleet, Grays, West Thurrock, Aveley, and Tilbury competed against each other to be crowned Thurrock’s best.

Gateway Academy announce new student leadership team

THE Gateway Academy have a brand-new Student Leadership Team, recently chosen after a rigorous interview process.

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