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“Too little, too late” Residents and politicians pour scorn on Jackie Doyle-Price’s urgent talks with PM Theresa May over Lower Thames Crossing

ON May Day, Jackie Doyle-Price issued a press release announcing that she had urgent talks with the prime minister, Theresa May, over the Lower...

Bedroom Farce coming to the Thameside Theatre

THURROCK Courts Players are renowned for their high standards of production and performance, and hot on the heels of their sell out adult panto, now present the hilarious Alan Ayckbourn play Bedroom Farce.

Gateway Academy students shine in interviews

YEAR 10 students at the Gateway Academy recently completed a day of mock interviews, delivered by industry professionals from across the borough.

Scope’s Local People Programme for Thurrock

Scope's Local People Programme for disabled people, young and old, parent carers of disabled children and family members.

Stephen Metcalfe MP calls for more powers to address traveller incursions

STEPHEN Metcalfe, local Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock has confirmed he has written to the Prime Minister's policy co-ordinator asking for tougher measures to deal with traveller incursions

Three given heavy fines after car cruising at Lakeside

THREE drivers have been fined more than £1,600 in total for careless driving.

Probe after fire rips through Bricklayers Arms in Grays

FIRE Crews were called to a fire at the derelict Bricklayers Arms in Grays this evening (Sunday 30 April).

Horse rescued from ditch in Tilbury

FIRE Crews were called to a horse which was stuck in a ditch.

Neighbours alerted to fire in Grays flat by smoke alarm

A FLAT in Grays escaped fire damage thanks to a working smoke alarm alerting a neighbour.

Great celebrations at Grays Shopping Centre Retailer awards.

THE plush surroundings of the Old Regent Ballroom was the venue for "Top of the Shops" award ceremony for Grays Shopping Centre. The evening...

Helping young people get into work in Tilbury

JOB Centre Plus has been working with local businesses and organisations to create programmes that support local people getting into local jobs. The course called Access 2 Logistics was a collaboration between Agency East - a community interest company

From Stanford-le-Hope: DP World train arrives in China

THE first rail freight service from the UK to China has arrived, after completing its 7,500-mile journey.

Former Gable Hall teacher escapes jail after pleading guilty to downloading images of child abuse

A FORMER teacher at Gable Hall school has admitted to a number of charges in relation to downloading images of child abuse. Peter Goldsmith, aged...

Thurrock roadworks: Monday May 1st to Sunday May 7th

DETAILS of roadworks in and around Thurrock between Monday May 1st and Sunday May 8th.

Appeal after Purfleet cannabis factory burnt down

ESSEX Police are appealing for information about an arson in London Road, Purfleet, at around 3pm on Monday, March 27.

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