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Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price tells of Queen’s visit to Tilbury during tribute in the Commons

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price spoke in the House of Commons today (Saturday, 10 September) of the Queen's visit to Tilbury in the wake of the great floods of 1953.

County lines battle. How Thurrock is combatting the threat and working with young people

THURROCK Council says it has been working with police to deter youngsters from getting involved in county lines drug gangs.

Leader of Thurrock Labour Group pays tribute to The Queen

THURROCK'S Labour leader Cllr John Kent has issued a message this evening following the annoucement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. He said: "Like...

The Orsett Show makes a glorious return

THE sun shone to welcome the visitors back to the Orsett Show which returned to the Orsett Showground after a two year break on Saturday, 3rd September.

Labour Slam Tory Incompetence Over Orsett Heath Admissions Debacle

THURROCK Labour have reacted to the shocking news that, due to issues with the Tory-run Department for Education (DfE), a whole cohort of Thurrock children in Year 6 will be denied the chance to start Orsett Heath Academy in September 2023.

 COVID-19 autumn booster vaccination gets underway

DO your bit is the call from the local NHS as the COVID-19 autumn booster jab programme launches this week. In the coming weeks, care...

Thurrock firefighter is honoured for saving Amy’s life

THE lifesaving work of a Thurrock firefighter has been honoured with a top award.

Developers given go ahead for new flats in Aveley

DEVELOPERS have been given the go ahead to build a block of 17 new flats in Aveley.

Grays Town Band set to host autumn concert

THE band's autumn concert will take place at Socketts Heath Baptist Church on Premier Avenue in Grays on Saturday, 17 September at 3pm.

Three men charged in connection with oil protests

THREE men have been charged in connection with our investigation into disruption in Thurrock.

Home Secretary commendation for Grays lorry deaths detective

DETECTIVE Inspector Michelle Stoten has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to home affairs with a commendation from outgoing Home Secretary Priti Patel. She received...

Health: Know Your Numbers and lower your risk of heart attacks and strokes 

THIS 'Know Your Numbers' week (5 -11 September 2022) people across mid and south Essex are being encouraged to have their blood pressure taken...

Concerns for man missing from South Ockendon

OFFICERS are currently out looking for Paul Bowen, 36, who’s missing from South Ockendon.

South Ockendon: Quince Tree Day Nursery walk tall after Sunflower challenge

THE children and staff at Quince Tree Day Nursery in South Ockendon took part in a challenge to grow a Sunflower and raise awareness...

Covid: Millions invited for booster jabs from Monday

MILLIONS of people will be invited for their autumn Covid booster jab in England and Scotland next week, with care home residents the first to receive them.

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