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Tilbury scouts celebrate their 70th Birthday

TILBURY Sea Scout Group turned 70 this year and decided to hold a Birthday Group Camp recently at Thriftwood Campsite in Brentwood to celebrate.

Solar farm leaves Thurrock UKIP asking a number of questions

THURROCK UKIP has also questioned a number of issues surrounding the multi-million pound investment by Thurrock Council in a solar farm in Wiltshire.

"Hide it, spend it, waste it" Labour slam Thurrock Council’s investment in solar farm

THURROCK Labour Leader John Kent has hit out at the latest spending plans announced by the council.

Crook brothers jailed for eight years over stabbing

HALF brothers who stabbed a man have been jailed for eight years and given an extended licence of four years.

Life’s a beach with Marcus Collins and Thameside panto crew

STARS from Thameside Theatre's pantomime production of Peter Pan were at intu's 'The Beach' on Friday 2 September and Orsett Show on Saturday 3 September promoting the much anticipated 2016 festive show.

Thurrock Council invest millions on solar farm in Swindon

THURROCK Council is proud to be investing in Swindon Solar Park, one of the largest solar projects in the UK, as part of a move to diversify its income portfolio in a way which protects taxpayers' money and gives a good return on investment.

Faith school students lose their bus services

FOLLOWING an extensive consultation, over a three year period, with parents, schools, residents, transport providers and the relevant dioceses, Thurrock Council agreed to withdraw transport from all Faith schools.

Thurrock Council act after moving taxi carrying children spotted with side door open

THURROCK Council has taken action after investigating a report that a Thurrock taxi mini-bus drove with its side door open with a number of children being transported inside.

Plans for new railway crossing in East Tilbury

COGENT Land LLP has submitted a planning application for a new railway crossing at East Tilbury, funded by the provision of up to 1,000 new homes on land to the west of the railway line.

Petition started over council closure of The Lounge in Chafford Hundred

A PETITON has been drawn up in order to try and reverse Thurrock Council's decision to revoke the licence of Chaffered Hundred bar The Lounge.

Six arrested in gang crime, trafficking and slavery clampdown in Thurrock

SIX people were arrested during an operation targeting gang crime, human trafficking and modern slavery last week.

Is an anti-social behaviour epidemic sweeping through Thurrock?

IS an anti-social behaviour epidemic sweeping through Thurrock? According to the police, there are small pockets of youths creating a disturbance.

Motorcyclist left with serious injuries after Aveley collision

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road collision in Aveley today (Monday, September 11). It happened in Sandy Lane shortly before 1.30pm and involved a blue and white Scania tipper lorry and a red Kawasaki motorbike.

Royal Opera House to host two Inspiration Days in Thurrock

THE Royal Opera House is running two of its popular Inspiration Days on Friday 23 and Friday 30 September. These Inspiration Days are for anyone who is interested in the design and construction of costumes and how costume reflects character.

Newborn Freddie delivers marriage proposal

FREDDIE Quinn was sporting a special line in newborn fashion in Basildon University Hospital's Cedar Ward today.

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