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Queen’s plant a tree initiative extends into next year

FOLLOWING the death of Her Majesty The Queen, and the wishes of our Patron, His Majesty The King, The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative will be extended to the end of March 2023 to give people the opportunity to plant trees in memoriam to honour Her Majesty.

Man charged after firearm incident near Lakeside

OFFICERS investigating a firearm incident at Thurrock have charged a man.

Appeal for man missing from Grays

DAVID was last seen on Tuesday 13 September and we’re concerned for his welfare as he hasn’t been in touch with anyone since.

Drama and delays at Thurrock Council vital meeting to discuss CEO’s future

A VITAL meeting to decide what happens to senior officers at Thurrock Council in the wake of its financial mismanagement was twice delayed this evening (Thursday, 15 September).

Kitchen fire at Caspian Way in Purfleet

CREWS were called to Caspian Way, Thurrock, this morning when a smoke alarm alerted a neighbour to a fire in a ground floor flat.

Ortu Gable Hall set to hold Open Evening

ORTU Gable Hall’s Open Evening is set for Monday 3rd October for children in primary schools from Stanford-le-Hope & Corringham & Tuesday 4th October 2022 for students from outside their catchment area. 

Motorists told to check journeys as capital prepares for weekend of national mourning 

NATIONAL Highways is advising motorists travelling in and out of the capital to allow plenty of extra time as motorways and major A roads around...

Civic Service of Remembrance for Queen Elizabeth II

A Civic Service of thanksgiving and remembrance marking the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, will be held at St Peter and St Paul's Church in Grays at 4pm on Sunday 18 September.

Thurrock Council finances could risk Derby Council workers pensions warns union

THE FINANCIAL scandal of Thurrock Council could put Derbyshire District Council workers' pensions at risk, GMB Union has warned. 

Ortu Trust CEO is suspended and investigation launched

THE CEO of the Ortu Foundation Trust, which runs Gable Hall, Hassenbrook and Corringham Primary School, has been suspended.

Roads police track stolen tractor to Orsett

ROADS Policing officers tracking a stolen tractor and trailer to Orsett, find a second stolen trailer.

Investigation after report of man with firearm near Lakeside area of Thurrock

ESSEX Police was called to Weston Avenue, Thurrock, at around 2.45pm on Tuesday 13 September following a report of a man holding an item that has been described to us as a firearm.

Safety advice issued as dangerous sites triple

THE UK’s biggest electricity distributor has issued urgent safety advice to Essex homeowners, after cases of interference with the electricity network tripled over the past year.

Thurrock Council owes over £11 million to other Essex councils

A COUNCIL which was taken over by the government due its level of financial risk and debt owes at least £11million to other local...

National moment of reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Sunday

National moment of reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held on Sunday

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