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Feast of opera coming to Vue Thurrock

A world-renowned opera, live theatre and a contemporary ballet are just some of the fantastic events being brought to the big screen by Vue...

IKEA launch new Hemgjord range in Thurrock

IKEA has launched the new HEMGJORD range, the sixth limited edition collection of handmade products co-created between IKEA designers and artisans from the social enterprises, Rangsutra and Industree PT in India.

Thurrock Council Housing Committee Chair slams Tory sheltered housing tax “consultation”

SENIOR Labour figures have today reacted with anger at news that the Tory Administration is to push on with its plans to charge tenants in sheltered housing up to £780 per year.

Thurrock’s Woolmer Philharmonic celebrate third anniversary

This week the WPO celebrated it's 3rd Anniversary. A spokesperson said: "Throughout this time we have we have worked tirelessly towards our mission to bring...

Report exposes perilous state of police numbers but Essex rated as “Good”

SOME police forces are putting the public at an unacceptable risk by rationing their response as they struggle with cutbacks, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of...

Thurrock Council statistics reveal how busy Tim Aker’s office is

FIGURES from Thurrock Council show that between April and September 2016, the Office of Tim Aker MEP sent in 213 enquiries to Thurrock Council

Impulse Leisure give membership boost to England Rugby star

IMPULSE Leisure is supporting a local young professional rugby player with free membership to their Corringham centre.

Join the hubbub at the Purfleet Community Hub

PURFLEET Community Hub needs people to make things happen! The Hub, one of a programme of community hubs across Thurrock, is looking for...

Police set to clampdown as it is now six points off your licence for mobile phone while driving

FROM today, (Wednesday March 1), people caught using their mobile phones while driving will now face more serious penalties – to mark this, Essex Police is launching a week of targeted action throughout the county to catch offenders in the act.

Be Bold for Change this International Women’s Day

THURROCK Council is hosting a number of events as part of International Women’s Day on 8 March.

Nationwide hunt after woman attacked in Thurrock

DETECTIVES, investigating the sexual assault of a woman, have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to trace in connection with...

Flippin’ fun in South Ockendon with pancake race!

MEMBERS of Top Club will be holding their annual pancake race Tuesday 28th February at 2pm.

Thurrock Council launch sheltered housing consultation

AT last week’s Full Council meeting (Wednesday 22 February), Leader of Thurrock Council and Housing lead, Cllr Rob Gledhill, spoke about the sheltered housing proposals consultation.

Teenage boy assaulted in East Tilbury

POLICE investigating an assault in East Tilbury have released an e-fit image of a man they want to speak to.

Gas problems persist in South Ockendon

RESIDENTS OF South Ockendon have been bedevilled by problems since Saturday.

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