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Launch of Safer Streets initiative in Grays

AN event held in Grays yesterday (19 August) launched the start of £625,000 in new safety initiatives set to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the town centre, thanks to Government Safer Streets funding.

Thousands of noise complaints by Thurrock residents

INCONSIDERATE residents are making life tough for others in Thurrock with almost 4,000 complaints made in the last three years, it has been revealed.

Annual report showcases council’s best practice in adult and community services

ENHANCING experiences and opening up opportunities within adult social care remains a key focus for Thurrock Council as highlighted in a report presented to...

TACC Adult Learners celebrate GCSE results at Community College

ADULT learners at Thurrock Adult Community College (TACC) are celebrating another set of fantastic GCSE pass results. The College Principal, Jaki Bradley, said 'Congratulations to our GCSE learners - they did so well and succeeded in the most difficult of circumstances.

Drivers asked to avoid the A13

DRIVERS are being asked to avoid the Orsett Cock roundabout if they're on the A13.

Tilbury-based trucker charged after drugs haul worth more than £5 million is found

A LORRY driver has been charged following the seizure of cocaine and heroin worth £5.7 million.

Deadline looms for parents to update Child Benefit

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding parents and carers they have until 31 August 2021 to confirm whether their teenagers are staying in full-time education or training beyond 16.

Price rises slow down driven by clothes discounts

THE UK inflation rate fell to 2% in the year to July as the final coronavirus restrictions were removed reports the BBC.

Thurrock Council offers to house Afghan refugees

Details remain scarce but Thurrock Council has confirmed it has contacted the government offering to take refugees.

UK job vacancies at record high as wages tick up

UNEMPLOYMENT fell to 4.7% in the three months to June, down slightly on the previous quarter, while average pay rose 7.4%, the Office for...

Grays Athletic forge partnership with Hathaway Academy

GRAYS Athletic Community Football Club and the Hathaway Academy have announced a partnership that will help to improve sports provision across the Academy and...

Nearly a hundred new homes set for approval in Corringham

PLANS for almost 100 new homes and a sports centre in Corringham are to be considered by councillors again.

Lower Thames Crossing pollution won’t be monitored when complete

HIGHWAYS England will not monitor noise and pollution on the planned Lower Thames Crossing once it is completed, it has been revealed.

Two men changed with attempt murder after “fight” in Tilbury

TWO men have been charged following an incident in Tilbury on Friday which left a man with life-threatening injuries. Police were called to reports of...

Time for lockdown birthday stars to reclaim fame at Hollywood Bowl

HOLLYWOOD Bowl Lakeside has announced it will offer friends and family the chance to celebrate their missed birthdays in style with a belated bowling party discount.

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