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Appeal after pedestrian struck down in Grays

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision in which a pedestrian was injured.

Drivers fined after blocking fire exits at Thurrock tower blocks

THE LEADER of Thurrock Council rose on the floor of the council chamber to detail what action he had taken to address the problem of cars blocking fire exits near Thurrock tower blocks.

When Your Thurrock met Barry Norman

FIVE years ago, film critic and author, Barry Norman appeared at the Thameside Theatre.

Thurrock Council pledge to spend over £5 million on bin lorries

THE leader of Thurrock Council, cllr Rob Gledhill rose on the floor of the council chamber to inform the council that they are set...

School for Social Entrepreneurs launching in Thurrock!

IF you live in Thurrock and have an idea for a business, or community project, your dreams could soon become a reality with this very special course! The School for Social Entrepreneurs

Police keeping “open mind” in link between Blackshots murder and death of Quhey Saunders

ESSEX Police say they are keeping an "open mind" on whether there is a link between the murder of Stanford-le-Hope man Kevin Malthouse and...

Blackshots Lane murder: Three arrests made

THREE men have been arrested following a disturbance in which a man died and three others were seriously injured. Police were called at 12.35am...

Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in Blackshots

A man has died and three others have been seriously injured following a disturbance in Grays.

Drama as police swoop on car in South Ockendon after firearm fear

THERE were dramatic scenes in South Ockendon on Thursday night after a police swooped on a driver who they suspected had a firearm.

Port of Tilbury unveil rail plans

THE Port of Tilbury, London's major port, unveiled its plans to reinvigorate its rail offering at the latest Rail Freight Group conference hosted at Orsett Hall, Thurrock, on Wednesday 28th June.

Thousands of tributes paid to murdered Quhey Saunders

THOUSANDS have paid tribute to Stanford-le-Hope man Quhey Saunders who was murdered at a service station off the M25 on Monday. http://www.yourthurrock.com/2017/06/29/horror-much-loved-stanford-le-hope-man-murdered-petrol-station-m25/ Quhey, in his short...

Thurrock Writers welcome visit from Danielle Chinnon

THURROCK Writers Circle were proud to welcome Danielle Chinnon to their meeting this week. With her journey towards a writing career, she was able...

Appeal after race attack in Chadwell St Mary

ESSEX Police are appealing for information following a racially aggravated assault in Chadwell St. Mary.

Petition over car park highlights worries for future of Stanford-le-Hope businesses

A PETITION that highlights concerns over the car park on King Street, Stanford-le-Hope has been handed in to Thurrock Council.

Lorry driver jailed for four years for causing fatal crash on A13 in Grays

A lorry driver who admitted causing a fatal crash on the A13 near Grays has been jailed for four years.

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