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Thurrock Council act quickly to remove massive fly-tip

RUBBISH dumped close to the Orsett Cock roundabout was closely inspected to find evidence of who did it and removed, all within a week.

Warrant issued for Stanford-le-Hope man for assault, drugs and offensive weapon charges

ESSEX Police are appealing for information to find a man they want to speak to in connection with two counts of failing to appear at court. The first warrant is for aggravated burglary,

Purfleet Community Group get over £200,000 cash boost

A COMMUNITY group in Purfleet has received over £200,000 in funding to help the community.

Grays Shopping centre makes fuss of a special mum

Debbie Walker from Grays, was nominated by her daughter Gemma Ukoh in our 'Make Your Mother's Day' competition to win a makeover and a new outfit and accessories here at Grays Shopping Centre.

Easter treats from Hamleys at intu Lakeside

TAKE a trip to your local Hamleys toy shop this Easter, where you can enjoy a range of fun FREE activities every day, 12-4pm....

Thurrock Council welcome funding for adult social care

THURROCK Council has welcomed news of an additional £5.6million to help support Adult Social Care services in Thurrock from April this year.

New organisation set to run Thurrock’s adult drug and alcohol treatment services

A NEW organisation will be running Thurrock’s adult drug and alcohol treatment services next month.

Port of Tilbury thank community at consultation for new port

THE Port of Tilbury, London’s major port, has completed its preliminary community consultation events this month which sought views on its proposals to build a new port terminal adjacent to the current port.

Harris Academy student reports on Inspiring Women Everywhere

Women of the World Report Harris Academy Chafford Hundred. Report by Radost Milkova WOW: Inspiring Women Everywhere! The Women of the World (WOW) Festival at the Southbank Centre...

Fire crews tackle blaze at Grays scrapyard

FIRE crews were called this morning (Sunday 19 March) to a fire at a scrap yard in Tower Road, Grays.

UKIP’s East Tilbury councillors back Neighbourhood Watch

EAST Tilbury's Cllr James Baker has worked with Roger Passfield from Thurrock Neighbourhood Watch to grow and expand East Tilbury's Neighbourhood Watch Team.

Great courses on offer at Thurrock Adult Community College

THURROCK Council’s Adult Community College in Grays is opening its doors on selected Saturdays this Spring to offer taster workshops. Already proving popular, these reduced...

Stone Roses star appears at charity football match in Thurrock

THE LEAD singer of The Stone Roses appeared at a charity football match at Thurrock FC on Sunday.

Thurrock Council respond to UKIP claims they are “offering to send homeless to Durham”

THURROCK Council has responded to claims by UKIP that they are offering to rehouse homeless families as far away as Durham.

Roadworks in Thurrock: Mon March 20th to Sun Mar 26th

M25 junctions 30 Thurrock to 31 Lakeside, Essex: street lighting Work to maintain safety by carrying out street lighting maintenance continues this week. The clockwise...

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