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Fire Service attend vehicle fire at port of Tilbury

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire in the early hours of this morning at Tilbury Docks.

Tilbury on the Thames Trust and partners awarded £1million funding to deliver community-led cultural programme for Thurrock

TILBURY on the Thames Trust and partners awarded £1million funding to deliver community-led cultural programme for Thurrock

Thurrock’s USP College graduates finally get to celebrate their success

USP College graduates finally get to celebrate their success

Free car parking in Thurrock boosts shoppers’ Christmas plans

SHOPPERS, high street chains and independent businesses across Thurrock can look forward to free parking every Saturday in December for the fifth year running.

Creative Arts boost for Thurrock

ARTS Council England has today announced that a total of £7.9 million will be invested in nine Creative People and Places projects in the East and South East of England over the next three years - made possible thanks to National Lottery players -

Thurrock Tories slam “Labour scaremongering over former Grays Adult Education Centre

A LEADING Conservative has hit back over allegations of not caring about residents around the now-defunct adult education centre in Richmond Road.

Essex Police: Help them to brighten a vulnerable child’s Christmas

CHRISTMAS is a time for giving and Essex Police wants to brighten Christmas for vulnerable children who may otherwise receive little or nothing.

World Aids Day: Government pledges millions to end HIV infections in England by 2030

THE government has pledged more than £23 million to end HIV infections in England by 2030, as the armed forces begin removing long-standing barriers to people living with HIV from serving in the military reports Sky News.

End of free parking at recreational grounds in Thurrock

THURROCK Council may start charging to park in recreation grounds across the borough to bring in £160,000 a year in fees reports the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Wall surrounding Stanford-le-Hope home could be torn down

A HOMEOWNER may have to knock down a 6ft high wall around his home in Stanford-le-Hope report the Local Democracy Reporter.

Jack Petchey Foundation launches survey to find out young people’s thoughts on future of environment

THE Jack Petchey Foundation has launched their survey, The Jack Petchey Environmental Youth Survey, this month to find out what young people are specifically concerned about in their local environment, what they are already doing to positively impact it and what they

Grays councillor angry over Tory response to Thurrock Adult Community College

GRAYS Thurrock Councillor Lynn Worrall, has spoken of her anger after Tory councillors turned down her plea for the council to work with residents on the future of the Thurrock Adult Community College site in Richmond Road, Grays.

Concerns over drivers allowed to drive despite accumulating twelve points on licence

THOUSANDS of motorists continue to drive on Britain’s roads, despite having racked up enough penalty points to be disqualified, an investigation has found.

Firefighters rescue horse from river in Grays

ESSEX Firefighters rescued a horse from a river in Grays this morning.

Lakeside bosses issue statement on face coverings

“THIS means that all visitors over 12 years old, unless medically exempt, must wear a face covering when entering the building, while walking through the centre and when inside each of the retailers.

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