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Thurrock councillors want to form committee to combat extremism

THURROCK councillors want to form a committee to combat extremism, radicalisation and terrorism.

Stanford-le-Hope pub forced to close after ignoring Covid-19 rules

THE Railway Tavern Pub in Stanford-le-Hope will be forced to close between 22nd and 29th June during all England Euro 2020 football matches after ignoring COVID-19 safety rules.

Police give update on Grays murder enquiry

DETECTIVES investigating the death of a woman in Grays are continuing their enquiries.

No elderly person must go hungry if Meals on Wheels service is ditched in Thurrock

NO elderly person must go hungry if a Meals on Wheels service is ditched in Thurrock, councillors have demanded. The council is considering axing the...

Stanford-le-Hope: Football loving photography student kicks-off career in style

ACQUES Feeney, from Stanford-Le-Hope, has secured a sponsorship deal with Canon and is also working as a stringer for Getty Images, one of the most recognised visual media companies around the world.

‘Forgotten’ white working-class pupils let down by decades of neglect, MPs say

WHITE working-class pupils have been badly let down by decades of neglect and muddled policy thinking and only a proper targeted approach will reverse the educational underachievement of this long forgotten disadvantaged group, MPs say today.

Thurrock Conservatives set out housing priorities

THE new Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Luke Spillman, has laid out his priorities for the year ahead and beyond for the Housing Portfolio.

Murder investigation launched in Grays

DETECTIVES have launched a murder investigation in Grays this evening, Monday 21 June.

Flexible season tickets on sale, saving hundreds of pounds for rail passengers

NEW national flexible rail tickets, matching modern working habits and saving passengers hundreds of pounds, will be available to commuters across England from next week.

School weigh-ins may return amid fears of post-lockdown child obesity crisis

PUPILS are to be regularly weighed in primary schools in England for the first time in 18 months from this September amid fears the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the UK’s child obesity problem reports the Independent.

Anger after arson attack on new play equipment at Tilbury’s Daisy Field.

FIREFIGHTERS have attended a fire at the new play equipment at Tilbury’s Daisy Field.

Two arrested after drugs and weapons found in Grays

TWO people have been arrested and drugs and weapons seized during a warrant by our Disruptor Team in Grays.

Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle Piece speaks out on sexual violence in conflict

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle Price rose on the floor of the House of Commons to speak on a debate on sexual violence.

Orsett Cock Roundabout closure from Friday 18 to Monday 21 June

The Orsett Cock Roundabout will be closed this weekend for major construction works to bring the new Orsett east bridge into use. The closure takes...

Warm weather conditions spark vet warning about deadly blue-green algae in water bodies

THE British Veterinary Association (BVA) is asking pet owners to take extra precautions when walking their dogs near water bodies this summer, as hot weather conditions have led to concerns about an increase in toxic blue-green algae in locations across the UK.

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