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Thurrock History: Turning back to Anglo-Saxon times

THE latest meeting of Thurrock Historial Society was enjoyed by members and visitors who listened to a presentation called 'Anglo-Saxon Landscapes' by John Matthews.

Multi-agency operation tackling organised immigration crime in Thurrock

ESSEX and Met Police officers joined forces to mount an operation on roads around the Moto services in West Thurrock. 

New women’s fashion brand ‘Vanilla’ set to open at Lakeside

A BRAND-new womenswear fashion offering named 'Vanilla' is set to open its doors at Lakeside Shopping Centre this November, ahead of Black Friday.

Alternative Parents Evening for families under pressure in Thurrock

COUPLE therapy charity Tavistock Relationships is holding a free Alternative Parents Evening online on Monday 8 November, 7.15pm to 8.30pm, for parents who are feeling under pressure and need relationship support.

Tory Essex crime commissioner raises prospect of 5% council tax increase to tackle crime

ESSEX'S Tory crime commissioner has raised the possibility of increasing the police precept by £10 per band D household – as the force aims to bring down crime across the county.

Essex Police must be in a “better position” to support women after Sarah Everard murder

ESSEX Police needs to be in a “better position” to support women and girls, the county’s crime commissioner has said following the murder of Sarah Everard.

Grays councillors and residents demand audit of Seabrooke Rise street lights

COUNCILLORS Kerin, Pothecary and Fish have demanded that Thurrock Council carry out an audit of street lighting on Seabrooke Rise following a rise in faults to the lights and an increased need for repairs.

Consultation on day care services in Thurrock ends

THURROCK Council has completed a consultation on the closure of its meals on wheels service and two day care centres in a bid to save more than £500,000.

More closures on A13 over weekend

RESIDENTS and motorists are reminded of the closure this weekend of a section of the a13 in both directions.

Funds committed to improve playground in Chadwell

RESIDENTS and councillors have been celebrating the success of a campaign to improve play facilities on a popular borough recreation area.

Ofsted inspects Thurrock’s children’s services

THURROCK children’s services are improving but there is still room for improvement Ofsted has said following a visit.

Man sentenced for abusive and racist behaviour towards Thurrock Civil Enforcement Officer

A MAN who assaulted a Thurrock Council Civil Enforcement Officer when he was given a parking fine has been given an 18 month community order after appearing before Basildon Magistrates Court on Thursday 21 October 2021.

Thames Estuary Growth Board launch hydrogen route map

THE Thames Estuary Growth Board is launching The Thames Estuary Hydrogen Route Map. This significant step forward in hydrogen energy in the UK will keep the nation on track to net zero, support 9,000 jobs and deliver £3.8bn GVA to the UK economy by 2035.

East Tilbury man James Baker charged with police assault

A MAN from East Tilbury has been charged with police assault.

Brentwood murders: Three from Thurrock still in custody

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of two teenage boys in Brentwood are continuing to question three people.

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