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South Essex College sport students coach regional rugby sevens squad

TWO Sport degree students from South Essex College have been chosen to coach the eastern region girls rugby sevens team.

West Tilbury community launches “Save the Kings Head” campaign

A campaign has been launched by West Tilbury residents to save the village pub, The King’s Head, by raising sufficient funds in the coming months to buy the pub from property developers and continue more than 250 years of trading.

Try Hatha Yoga at Thurrock Adult Community College

A GENTLE and traditional form of yoga, Hatha Yoga is ideal for beginners, or for those who are returning to exercise and a...

Should they ban drinking in Grays Town Centre?

THURROCK residents are being asked whether they agree with Thurrock Council plans for a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for central Grays to deal with anti- social behaviour linked to street drinking.

Thurrock Marching Brass’s Jessica wins Jack Petchey Award

THURROCK Marching Brass is pleased and proud to confirms that Jessica Reynolds is the worthy winner of the January 2017 Jack Petchey Achievement Award.

Hit and run: Quad bike knocks down 63-year-old pedestrian in South Ockendon

ESSEX Police were contacted shortly before 1.25pm on February 5th (Sunday) with reports a quad bike was in collision with a pedestrian in South Road, South Ockendon, at the junction of Buckles Lane.

Thurrock Labour slam Tory plans to introduce a “tenant top-up tax”

THURROCK Tory plans to introduce a “tenant top-up tax” have been slammed by Labour.

Man charged over A13 slip road death

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a collision involving two lorries and a car in Grays.

Ambulance service make plea to Thurrock residents over inappropriate 999 calls

New figures today reveal that the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) received 312 hoax calls between April and December last year, which diverted time away from genuine

Former Ockendon Academy student dies in fall

HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a former Thurrock student who fell to her death from a 250ft bridge.

Guided Walks around Thurrock

YOU can combine healthy exercise with an opportunity to appreciate the heritage of Thurrock.

Thurrock Council bosses delighted at Grays Town Centre £10 million investment

Multi-million pound government funding has been secured by Thurrock Council for the regeneration of Grays town centre. Over £10 million has been awarded to Thurrock...

Tilbury and Orsett McDonalds flushed with success at Loo of the Year awards

THE McDonald's restaurants on in Orsett and Tilbury have been awarded 'Platinum' at the annual independent Loo of the Year awards – dubbed the...

Traffic officers slams lorry drivers who took photos of fatal crash on A13

A TRAFFIC officer with Essex Police has expressed his disgust at lorry drivers who took photographs of a fatal road traffic scene on the...

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