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Stanford-le-Hope station: Consultants cost more than new station

THURROCK Council has an £11million bill for consultants involved in plans to build a new £9million Stanford-le-Hope station, it has been revealed.

Tory-run Thurrock Council lecture public on culture and heritage

ARTS, culture and heritage can flourish across the borough and should not be tied to a single building which urgently needs more than £16 million investment, that is the message from Thurrock Council.

Covid: Food workers given exemption from isolation rules

SUPERMARKET depot workers and food manufacturers will be exempt from quarantine rules as the government tries to prevent food supply problems. The move comes after...

COVID-19: Supermarkets admit stock shortages as ‘pingdemic’ concerns grow

SUPERMARKETS Sainsbury’s, Iceland and Co-op have revealed they are suffering stock shortages as concerns grow about the impact of the so-called “pingdemic” reports Sky...

Motorists who fail to pay parking fines could have cars seized

MOTORISTS who fail to pay parking fines could soon see their vehicles seized by Thurrock Council.

Parking nightmare for Grays residents

COUNCILLORS have refused to offer extra help to residents who are being “held prisoner” in their homes over inconsiderate parking by parents at three neighbouring schools.

Save the Thameside protest at council meeting

PROTESTORS dressed in pantomime costume greeted councillors as a petition over the closure of the Thameside theatre was presented.

Essex Police issue appeal over calls

ESSEX Police has made an appeal after receiving thousands of calls last weekend.

Stanford and Corringham schools offer summer camps

STANFORD and Corringham secondary schools, Gable Hall School and Hassenbrook Academy, are offering a huge range of exciting activities throughout the summer with Essex ActivAte.

Danielle Jones murder: Stuart Campbell’s brother ‘furious’ at possible release

THE brother of a convicted murderer who killed 15-year-old Danielle Jones is “furious” that he could be released from prison reports the Thurrock Gazette. Stuart...

Port of Tilbury teams up with Tilbury Football Club to host event for over 100 young people

THE Port of Tilbury have been sponsors of Tilbury Football Club for many years, and in partnership with the club on Saturday (17th July), Tilbury Football Ground opened its pitches to over 100 young people who came along to be coached by the club coaches and the team players.

MP Jackie Doyle-Price calls for heavier penalties for peel traffickers

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons to call for more penalties for people traffickers.

Lakeside could be turned into bustling “green” town

LAKESIDE could be turned into a bustling “green” town with new homes nestled alongside shops under new council plans.

Wetherspoon planning application to transform State Cinema approved

JD Wetherspoon’s planning application to transform The State Cinema has been given the green light.

Face coverings must be worn on London Underground

FACE coverings must be worn on London’s transport network despite restrictions easing on 19 July, London’s mayor says reports the BBC. Sadiq Khan said he...

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