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First new homes in East Tilbury for housing association

ESSEX housing association, CHP, is delighted to announce that it is to develop over 60 homes in the town of East Tilbury for the first time.

Marks and Spencer volunteers “Make it Matter” in Thurrock

ON Make it Matter Day, Marks & Spencer has launched a ground-breaking commitment to support 1,000 communities across the UK, help 10 million people live happier, healthier lives and be a zero waste business.

Ukip’s Nigel Farage on campaign trail in Thurrock

THE man certainly knows how to draw a crowd. Ukip's Nigel Farage came to Thurrock on a whistle-stop tour as he lends his support to candidate Tim Aker.

Weather warning for Thurrock

THERE is the risk of torrential downpours on Friday afternoon and evening. Whilst most places will miss the worst,

Dick and Dom Show at the Thameside Theatre

THE legends of Children’s TV, Dick and Dom are about to be unleashed on a theatre near you! touring the UK in a show that promises to get the whole family on their feet. The performance will be full of madcap challenges

Horror as little bird shot with an arrow in South Ockendon

THE RSPCA has launched an investigation after a bird was ’brutally’ shot with an arrow in South Ockendon.

Scandal of Thurrock teachers paying for school equipment “out of their own pockets”

A THURROCK schoolteacher has revealed that they and their colleagues are regularly reaching into their own pockets to pay school equipment in their cash strapped schools.

Port of Tilbury give help to local needlework group

WHEN you arrive at the Tilbury Needlework group it is a hub of activity and at its centre is Gwen Perkins. Gwen is 87 years old and has a huge amount of skill and passion for needlework craft.

Thurrock Council take action over “Rogue Trader Week”

THURROCK Council’s trading standards officers have been working with partners to provide advice and take action in the community during this year’s ‘Rogue Trader Week’ (8 – 12 May).

Thurrock Local History Society wins National Lottery support

Thurrock Local History Society wins National Lottery support The Thurrock Local History Society has received £9,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting...

GE17: Thurrock candidates round on BBC Essex after Jackie Doyle-Price “no show” in live debate

ON Thursday morning, BBC Essex held a General Election candidates debate live from the High House Production Park in Purfleet.

Royal Opera Thurrock Chorus perform Ravi Shankar opera

ON Friday 19th May, Royal Opera House Thurrock Community Chorus performed New Life at the Southbank Centre, shortly before the performance of Ravi Shankar's opera Sukanya to which their piece was a creative response.

Action packed month at Vue Thurrock

AN action-packed ballet, a mesmerising opera and the theatrical adaptation of a much-loved children’s tale are all part of a fantastic line-up of big screen events to be brought to Vue Thurrock this June.

Massive growth on use of IT in child sex offences in Essex

THE internet was used to commit 101 child sexual offences in Essex last year said the NSPCC, as it called on the next government to make online safety a top priority.

Grays man pleads guilty to dealing crack cocaine in Harlow

A GRAYS man has pled guilty to dealing crack cocaine in Harlow.

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