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Labour announce candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock

THE Labour Party have announced its candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock in the General Election on 8th June.

GE17: UKIP’s Tim Aker slam Tories over “lack of action” over Traveller encampments in Aveley

THIS weekend has seen the Aveley Recreation Ground become yet another unauthorised traveller site in Thurrock. For the past few days, caravans have pitched up

Man pleads guilty to having knife in grounds of Thurrock primary school

A MAN has pled guilty to possessing a knife in the grounds of a Thurrock primary school.

GE17: Labour’s John Kent “disgraceful” performance of NHS in Thurrock

NEW evidence reveals that over the past year the NHS organisation charged with looking after Thurrock people's health has failed to hit a range of its targets -...

Seven men arrested at Corringham road traffic operation

A traffic operation held in Corringham saw seven men arrested.

UKIP deputy leader to stand in South Basildon and East Thurrock

UKIP Deputy Leader Peter Whittle today announced that he will stand for Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock.

St Luke’s Hospice rated “Outstanding” by government inspectors

THE Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by St Luke’s Hospice in Fobbing Farm, Nethermayne, Basildon, to be Outstanding overall following an inspection in December.

Port of Tilbury receives international recognition

THE Port of Tilbury, London’s major port, has this week been awarded an internationally recognised quality mark – the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) - issued by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Chadwell St Mary man arrested over restraining order

ESSEX Police are no longer looking for Kurt Rafferty, who was wanted in connection with breaching a restraining order and failing to appear in court.

Northern Soul at The Old Regent Ballroom

THE KTF Soul club return on Saturday night (6th May) to The Old Regent

Aveley teen Courtney-Lee’s charity weekend

COURTNEY-Lee Collins, a 17 year old A level student at the Ockendon Academy is celebrating the results of her charity catwalk pageant she organised on Sunday.

Labour candidate John Kent responds to UKIP’s ‘desperate’ and ‘wholly inaccurate’ attack

"UKIP has nothing to offer Thurrock residents at this election and is completely irrelevant to the real needs of local families. Thurrock residents who want to stop Jackie Doyle-Price’s new Thames Crossing,

Car with mother and baby struck by fleeing motorist in Chafford Hundred

CAN you help Essex Police trace the driver of a car which struck another vehicle, containing a young baby and its mother, before fleeing.

Thurrock’s finest recognised at special awards ceremony

ON Friday 28th April 2017 an awards ceremony was held in Tyrells Hall, Grays. The ceremony was aimed at inviting members of the public to watch officers receive recognition for going above and beyond the normal call of duty to help and protect the public they serve.

William Edwards students work with Royal Opera House artists

ROYAL Opera House Thurrock Trailblazer school William Edwards in Stifford Clays is beginning to make its mark as a dance hub for the area...

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