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Oh What A Night set for Thameside Theatre

CELEBRATE the music of Franki Valli and The Four Seasons with Frankie’s Guys. This fast-paced, energetic production brings the talented foursome to theatres across the UK to relive an era of timeless classic hits.

Tilbury driver fined and banned for false details

Okobiriba Sam-Warmate, of Burns Place, Tilbury, appeared at Colchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday, January 11, for failing to give information relating to the identification of a driver.

Thurrock Community Policing Team: January report

THE team have made a proactive start to the New Year, continuing with some of our local policing operations from last year. There has been...

Thirty years of Dirty Dancing to be celebrated at Vue Thurrock

ALMOST unbelievably, it’s 30 years since Patrick Swayze smouldered as Johnny in Dirty Dancing – now VUE Thurrock is sashaying back in time for a special screening of this cinema classic.

Bitter war of words in council chamber over council tax plan

A BITTER war of words broke out in the chamber after Thurrock UKIP and Labour councillors voted down a number of proposals to change council tax payments for the residents on low income.

New housing plans agreed for Tops Club in Grays

THE Planning committee agreed an application last week (Wednesday 19 January) for 29 new flats in a five storey residential block on the Tops Social Club site in Argent Street, Grays.

Thurrock Cubs celebrate 100 Years

CUBS from across Thurrock had the wildest birthday ever during 2016 as they celebrated their centenary.

 The Cub packs held various parties and camps throughout the year to celebrate the 100 years and took on the challenge of completing various 100 challenges.

Stanford-le-Hope resident urges review into sale of Sandpits Car Park

A STANFORD-le-Hope community activist has urged a review into the sale of the Sandpits Car Park near the town centre.

£5 million deal for Port of Tilbury based Pentalver

PENTALVER has announced a further investment in its materials handling resources after concluding a new £5million deal with asset management and engineering services specialist...

Thurrock Council leader tells chamber” “Thameside Theatre will not close until there is a new theatre provision”

THE leader of Thurrock Council rose on the floor of the chamber to, once again, make his position clear on the future of the Thameside Theatre.

Failed asylum seekers cornered as Immigration team raid Corringham kebab shop

Artemis Kebab was visited at 3.38pm where immigration checks found three Turkish members of staff were working without permission. One of the men, a 28-year-old failed asylum seeker,

Bake off at the Thurrock Adult Community College

DEVELOP new culinary skills and make different types of delicious baked produce including bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits when you enrol on Thurrock Adult Community College’s ‘Let’s Bake’ course.

Chance to sponsor a Thurrock roundabout

IN a bid to protect services in Thurrock Council’s ongoing ambition to be more self-sustaining, sponsorship opportunities are being made available across the borough.

Thurrock UKIP’s housing specialist frustrated over Gloriana questions

A UKIP councillor, with a specialism in housing, has expressed his disappointment at not being able to get his questions on a controversial housing...

Were Thurrock burglars exposed to asbestos?

ESSEX Police are appealing for information following a burglary in West Thurrock where the suspects may have been exposed to asbestos.

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