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Essex Chamber of Commerce offer social media training in Thurrock

ESSEX Chamber of Commerce offer their very popular business training workshops continue with the following.

Friday Traffic and Travel: Long delays on M25

1000 hrs Part of the M25 is expected to remain closed for several hours after a serious crash. The accident involving two lorries happened on the...

Thirteen tough questions for under-fire Thurrock Council leader

UNDER-fire Thurrock Council leader, cllr Rob Gledhill looks set to face an intense grilling at next week's full meeting of the Thurrock Council. A total...

Lakeside car retailer teams up with charity to combat homelessness

THURROCK Vauxhall retailer, Tony Levoi, with sites in Romford and Thurrock, is delighted to have teamed up with London based charity, City Harvest London, and donated two Vivaro vans to the charity in an effort to alleviate homelessness in the City.

Herringham pupils take part in Water Aid

HERRINGHAM pupils took part in Water Aid Day recently to raise awareness of the plight of people without access to clean and safe water. They all dressed in blue for water, to celebrate the day.

South Ockendon railway staff fined for stealing from passenger

A security guard has been sentenced for stealing a drunk passenger’s wallet and defrauding him of hundreds of pounds.

Interview with chief executive of Thurrock Council, Lyn Carpenter

THE CHIEF executive of Thurrock Council, Lyn Carpenter has now been in the hot seat for over two years. This is our third interview with the woman who is in charge of a budget in excess of £100 million.

One Man, Two Guvnors set for Thameside Theatre

AWARD-winning drama group Thurrock Courts Players are back again at the Thameside Theatre with one of their funniest plays to date. "One Man Two Guvnors" by Richard Bean shall be hitting the Grays stage

Teenager arrested in Kevin Malthouse murder investigation

A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with the death of a Stanford-le-Hope man.

When Your Thurrock met Jake La Motta

THE RAGING Bull, Jake La Motta has passed away aged 95. The world boxing champion was immortalised in Martin Scorcese's film in 1980. Back in 2009,...

intu Lakeside to launch “Autism Hour”

ESSEX'S shops and businesses are being urged to sign up to the National Autistic Society’s first UK wide ‘Autism Hour’ which is being launched at intu Lakeside in the autumn.

Planned road improvements in Corringham and Chadwell

ROAD closures are planned for Corringham and Chadwell St Mary in the coming weeks to allow for resurfacing works to take place.

Spirited Arts at Gateway Academy

STUDENTS from the Gateway Academy recently participated in a ‘Spirited Arts’ National Art competition, organised by NATRE (National Association of RE Teachers).

Coryton Oil refinery transformation could create 5,000 new jobs

UP to 5,000 jobs could be created by the development of Thames Enterprise Park, located on land occupied by the former Coryton Oil Refinery in Thurrock.

Grays business wants lightbulb ideas for Lighthouse Club charity

AWARD-winning Grays family business launches campaign to literally ‘draw’ in funds for construction industry charity close to their hearts.

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