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UKIP’s Tim Aker given key appointment in Paul Nuttall’s cabinet

UKIP MEP Tim Aker has been appointed as a key seat co-ordinator in new leaders, Paul Nuttall's cabinet.

Stolen goods recovered after car stopped in Tilbury

ESSEX Police have recovered a number of suspected stolen tools and are looking for their rightful owners.

Man with links to Thurrock wanted by police

ESSEX Police are trying to trace Lee Patmore, who is wanted on recall to prison and on suspicion of breaches of a non-molestation order and criminal damage.

New Year, New You…at Impulse Leisure

START your New Year off with a spring in your step at the Fitsteps® for All Bodies master class.

Christmas at the Cruise Terminal in Tilbury

ON Monday the Tilbury Riverside Project hosted a sherry and mince pies event at the cruise terminal, so everyone could come and see the beautiful 1930’s art deco building lit up for Christmas.

Does anyone actually want a Grammar school in Thurrock?

OVER the past year, the portfolio holder for education, cllr James Halden has been pursuing the dream of a new Grammar School in Thurrock.

Christmas treat at Civic Hall for Collins House residents

RESIDENTS of Collins House, Corringham enjoyed an outing to the Civic Hall, in Grays, on Tuesday 6 December to join in with a festive afternoon tea with live entertainment.

Extra GP and Nurse appointments over Christmas across Thurrock

EXTRA GP and nurse appointments will be on offer this Christmas with the Thurrock health hubs opening for extended hours over the festive period.

Thousands of presents flood in for Thurrock’s Children in Need

THOUSANDS of presents have flooded into Thurrock Council from generous people, far and wide, to ensure all Thurrock’s Children in Need have something to open on Christmas Day.

Thurrock’s young citizens recognised at special awards ceremony

A GLAMOROUS night of celebration was held on Monday 12th December at Palmer’s College in Grays; marking the successful graduation of 30 young people from the Thurrock district from their National Citizen Service (NCS) programme.

Appeal for relatives of fallen Thurrock soldiers

THE COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES Commission has made an appeal for relatives of a number of men buried in Thurrock to get in contact.

Construction Time Again at DP World London Gateway

WORK to create 180,000 sq ft of new, cross-dock distribution warehousing and office space at DP World London Gateway Logistics Park is underway. This is the second and final phase of the DP World London Gateway Logistics Centre.

UKIP anger over council proposal to hike rents for new Tilbury housing up to £1400 a month

A LEADING UKIP councillor has expressed "deep concern" that a new council building project in Tilbury could see rents as much as £1400 a month.

New youth club in Grays looking for next Bear Grylls

GRAYS Riverside Big Local are launching an exciting new outdoor skills project for the young people of Grays Riverside in partnership with Forest School for All.

Massive cash boost for St Clere’s and Ockendon Academy

AN ambitious programme of school expansion in Thurrock has been announced. At the recent Cabinet meeting (14 December), councillors agreed £7 million of new investment in schools in the borough.

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