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Sports student uses course skills to enter the industry

A Football Academy student from South Essex College is already breaking into the competitive industry by coaching at Thurrock club, Essex Comets. First year student, Hakeem Lewis-Harrison studies

Health Crisis: Fears for the future of Chadwell Medical Centre

HUNDREDS of Chadwell St Mary residents are fearful for the future of their health service after receiving a letter from the Chadwell Medical Practice,

Thurrock Council launch ground-breaking “Pothole spotter” technology

THURROCK Council is launching an innovative way of using technology to map the roads in the borough and maintain them for road users. In what...

Afternoon tea and trophies at Gateway Academy

STUDENTS and their parents/carers recently enjoyed an afternoon tea followed by a presentation to celebrate last year’s successes. Trophies and certificates were presented to students that have consistently shown over and above expected progress in their progress band last year.

Tilbury UKIP councillor arrested over “domestic incident” in Grays

A UKIP councillor for Tilbury was arrested over Christmas in relation to an alleged domestic incident in Stifford Clays.

An “extra” million pounds set to be spent on cleaning up Thurrock!

OVER a million pounds more could be spent on cleaning up Thurrock over the next twelve months.

Volunteers wanted for Tilbury and Chadwell memories project

'MAKING ​​More ​Memories' project connects local volunteers with older people living in Thurrock's care homes who would benefit from talking to someone about their early memories.

Thurrock Council take first steps to buying East Tilbury Medical Centre

THURROCK Council’s intervention to keep health services in East Tilbury took another step forward last night (Wednesday 11 January) when Cabinet agreed to start discussions about purchasing the East Tilbury Medical Centre.

Million pound boost for The Fanns

LOTTERY funding has been awarded to help improve historically-significant landscape in Thurrock and neighbouring boroughs on the borders of east London and south-west Essex.

Grays pensioner receives commendation from Essex Fire service

PAUL Starns, 70, has been presented with a Chief Fire Officers’ Commendation after he saved the life of one of his neighbours following a house fire in Grays in October 2016.

Selling England? UKIP’s Tim Aker calls for inquiry into C2C sale

TODAY'S agreement was reached to sell off C2C to an Italian transport company Trenitalia.

Sale of c2c rail franchise announced

NATIONAL Express Group PLC ("National Express") has reached an in principle agreement for Trenitalia, the passenger rail transportation company part of FS Italiane Group,...

Flat fire in South Ockendon

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire in the bedroom of a ground floor flat in Eden Green, South Ockendon.

You Win Again if you see this show at the Thameside

YOU remember the songs. now experience their story. Following it's West End debut at the Leicester Square Theatre, You Win Again – The Story of the Bee Gees will be embarking on its first ever nationwide tour.

Thurrock Youth Cabinet’s film scoops top award

THURROCK'S Youth Cabinet and the Art Space group have won a prestigious national award for their work highlighting mental health issues among young people. Their video ‘Only Human’ won the Inspiring Project category at the ‘Youth on Board Awards’.

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