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Man left with life threatening injuries after smash in Stanford-le-Hope

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision that has left a driver with life threatening injuries.

Thurrock Council reveal results of residents survey

THURROCK Council has released the results of a residents survey. The Conservative-run administration has said on several occasions that "sunlight is the best disinfectant" And so...

Olympians guests at dinner for Thurrock businesses

ON Wednesday 8 March 2017, Essex Chambers of Commerce hosted a Trading Places Networking Dinner at The Holiday Inn, Basildon. Over 70 people attended...

Talented South Ockendon singer wows judges

RAGAN Price from South Ockendon has been given the big thumbs up by judges at the TeenStar auditions. Along with other impressive acts, Ragan...

Schools report: Gable Hall attend Women of the World Festival in London

CELEBRATING International Women’s Day with a trip to the Women of The World festival was an insightful and inspiring experience. We took part in two workshops: Life in 3D and Fat Girls Don’t Dance.

MP Dan Jarvis visits Thurrock Labour

In a well-attended session, he spoke about his political life, experiences from his own seat of Barnsley Central and the Labour fightback in key constituencies like Thurrock.

Thurrock school by Thurrock school: : How education cuts could hit your school

WE have decided to reproduce an article on possible education cuts in Thurrock that we published in November. As the spectre of cuts is being...

Big hearted little rugby player helps terminally ill coach

A YOUNG player at Stanford rugby club has given up his one of prize possession to help a coach / player at the club. Daniel...

Chafford Hundred student wins prestigious book review award

A HARRIS Academy pupil's book review an award for her book review.

Race attack on staff at Chafford Hundred station

TWO people were arrested by British Transport Police (BTP) at Chafford Hundred station after an alleged race attack on a member of staff.

Friday traffic and travel

ALL your traffic and travel in and around Thurrock for Friday March 17th, 2017

Thurrock Council boss believes meeting with theme park bosses is paramount

THE Leader of Thurrock Council, Cllr Rob Gledhill is thinking ahead about how Thurrock can support and access the proposed Paramount Theme Park due to be built in Kent.

Scale of pothole problem in Thurrock revealed as council misses its targets

THE SCALE OF the problem with potholes in Thurrock has been revealed in a latest performance report by Thurrock Council. The report was put in...

MP Stephen Metcalfe welcomes latest drop in unemployment figures

STEPHEN Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has welcomed the news that the UK unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level in 12 years, according to figures released today.

South Ockendon man fined thousands for “deceptive practices” in housing repairs

A MAN has been ordered to pay over £4,500 after admitting two charges under consumer protection legislation.

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