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Man trapped in vehicle on A13

Traffic slow on A13 near Lakeside. East bound

Thurrock Council Trading Standards team given national recognition

THURROCK Council’s Trading Standards team has been recognised for the outstanding work it does to keep consumers safe, both locally and nationally.

Drivers urged to seek compensation over pothole damage

IN light of the latest AIA annual pothole survey which states that our roads will not be fit for purpose in five years, Amanda Stretton, former racing driver and motoring editor at Confused.com

Royal Opera Thurrock Community Chorus in rehearsal for Ravi Shankar performance

ON Sunday 19 March, members of the Royal Opera House Thurrock Community Chorus travelled to the BBC studios in Maida Vale to rehearse for their forthcoming performance at the Southbank Centre

Palmer’s College students shine at Next Top Boss Awards

NINE Palmer’s College students attended Thurrock's Next Top Boss awards evening on Thursday 23 March, which was held at South Essex College in Grays.

Thurrock Council Housing Committee welcomes national and local housing proposals

MEMBERS of the Housing Overview and Scrutiny committee heard about the potential impact of the Government’s recent Housing White Paper last Tuesday evening (21 March).

Grays GP surgery set to close

PATIENTS at a Grays surgery have received a letter indicating that the practice is set to close.

Thurrock Labour slam education cuts that could see close to 300 teachers go

THURROCK Labour has responded to the letter Thurrock headteachers have sent out to parents making them aware of a 'cash crisi" coming to their school

Thurrock Scouts and Guides stage their 50th Gang Show

SCOUTS and Guides from across Thurrock “trod the boards” at the Thameside Theatre last week staging their 50th edition of their traditional annual “Stride On” Gang Show, which they first staged in 1968.

Over thirty firefighters tackle cottage fire on London Road in Purfleet

1915 hrs From Essex Police: London road open for vehicles and pedestrians. Traffic control by officers to assist .Thank you for your patience. 1830 hrs Update 6:30pm...

Welcome to the Old Regent Ballroom

Established as a dancing and live entertainment business in 2011, we have hosted hundred of parties, celebrations and events. We are now also licensed to hold wedding and civil ceremonies.

Workout for Red Nose Day at Palmer’s Sports Centre

PALMER'S Sports & Fitness Centre organised a special fundraising event at the Centre to raise money for Comic Relief.

Air ambulance lands at Aveley football club as teenage footballer breaks leg

ESSEX Air Ambulance landed at Aveley football club after reports that a young footballer had broken his leg. A spokesperson for the East of England...

The Trembling Wilburys are set for the Thameside Theatre

THE Trembling Wilburys is the UK's first & best tribute to rock supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, the amazing band formed in 1988 by George Harrison,

South Ockendon nursery rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted

A SOUTH Ockendon nursery has been highly praised by government watchdog Ofsted after a recent inspection. Headstart Nursery in Afton Drive, South Ockendon was inspected...

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