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Local Dementia project seeks memory maker volunteers

A Thurrock-based project is seeking new volunteers to join them this Christmas to support elderly care home residents with Dementia to remember their memories.

Has Thurrock Council gone to the police over flags controversy?

SPECULATION has grown that Thurrock Council has gone to Essex Police regarding comments made on social media over the flags that flew across the borough.

Hathaway Academy student praised at awards ceremony

PUPILS from four Essex academies have been recognised for their achievements at Academy Transformation Trust’s Pupil Awards 2016. Pupils from Kingsmoor Academy, Mark...

Grays-based artist John Paul Elliott set to launch new album

A GRAYS-based singer songwriter has produced his first self penned album called North to South.

Thurrock Council will be allowed to raise council tax by 10%

LOCAL authorities such as Thurrock Council will be allowed to raise council tax bills by 6% over the next two years to help raise cash for social care in local communities, Sky News has learnt.

East Tilbury Primary finds Neverland at the National Theatre

ROYAL Opera House Thurrock Trailblazer school East Tilbury Primary took their Year 6 classes to see the National Theatre’s performance of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan on 8 December.

Tim Aker Foundation gives back to community at Christmas

UKIP councillor Tim Aker MEP has donated hundreds of pounds to Thurrock charities for Christmas.

Tilbury man jailed for nine years over major cocaine operation

STEVEN and Terry May were sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court yesterday (Monday, December 12) following a five week trial. During week four, Terry May admitted two counts of conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

James Martin Kitchen launches at intu Lakeside

RECENTLY, James Martin Kitchen launched at Debenhams, intu Lakeside. As part of the department store’s multi-million pound modernisation, James Martin Kitchen, operated by SSP, is the first of its brand to open within a leading department store and shopping centre.

Lansdowne’s Kaitlin helps school win £500 through Griffin Estate Agents Christmas card competition

LANSDOWNE Primary Academy were recently in receipt of a very generous cheque of £500 from Griffin Estate Agents, as winners of this year’s Christmas Card competition!

New litter wardens issue 64 fines in first day!

LITTERING Enforcement Officers have issued 64 fines in the first day (7 December) on the beat in Thurrock.

Man charged over Chafford Hundred burglary

A MAN has been charged after police were called with reports of a burglary in progress.

Post Office chaos in Thurrock as strikes announced

THURROCK is facing Christmas strike chaos as unions have announced walk-outs at the Post Office. Cards and parcels could be delayed after staff at the...

Two Thurrock nurseries praised by Ofsted

JACK and Jill nursery and Twizzle Tops nursery both praised highly by Ofsted after recent inspections.

Thurrock businesses inspired by meeting Falklands hero Simon Weston

ONE of the highlights of Essex Chambers of Commerce’ events programme is the Annual County Lunch and this year’s event held at Stockbrook Manor, Billericay was no exception.

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