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Former Thurrock student Sam nominated for top diversity award

A young film-maker from Thurrock has been nominated for a top national award for shining the spotlight on autism and thanks to his work with a Carmarthenshire-based charity.

Former William Edwards students slam decision to change house names

FORMER pupils at William Edwards School in Grays have launched a petition calling on the school to reverse its decision to change its four house names.

Strike action suspended following positive talks

THURROCK Council is pleased to announce that strike action in the waste service has been suspended while positive negotiations are ongoing with Unite the Union.

Two men arrested after reports they were “trying to speak to school-aged children”

TWO men have been arrested after a series of public order offences were reported to us in the Grays area yesterday.

Teenager convicted of stabbing boy on Blackshots Field

HE needed surgery and may suffer potential long term damage to his left hand following the attack on King George’s Field, known locally as Blackshots Field. 

Details of Orsett roundabout closure: May 21st to May 24th

THE Orsett Cock Roundabout will be closed this weekend for major construction works to bring the new Orsett West Bridge into use.

Safer Essex Roads campaign: Drivers reminded to give space and slow down

IN support of Global Road Safety week, SERP releases close pass footage to remind drivers to give space and slow down.

St Luke’s Hospice team conquer 10K challenge

THEY did it! Team St. Luke's - Dr. Melanie Piggott, nurses Emma Beale and Claire Ward, payroll supervisor Keeley Jones and two clinical directors Suzanne Sales and Joanne McCollum, have completed their 10K challenge.

Dogs Trust Essex re-starts face to face classes

DOGS Trust Dog School Essex is celebrating welcoming dogs and their owners to face to face training classes once again.

Covid: Test and Trace failure helped Indian variant spread including Thurrock

FAILURES in England's test-and-trace system are partly responsible for a surge in the Indian variant in one of the worst affected parts of the country, a report seen by the BBC says.

T100 Dreaming: New T100 walks for launch in June as part of Estuary 21 Associated Programme

KINETIKA is pleased to announce that booking is now open for the June walks which launch this year’s walking, talking and making festival: T100 Dreaming.

State back on track as JD Wetherspoon submit new plans

THE State Cinema is back on track to return to its former glory as JD Wetherspoon submits new planning applications.

DP World signs three year deal with major UK road transport operator

DP WORLD in the UK today announces that it has signed an agreement with the leading road transport operator Swain Group for a 2.25 acre distribution facility at its London Gateway freight and logistics hub.

UK Paper Hub secures return of SCA as major new customer at Tilbury

SCA, Europe’s largest private forest owner and producer of wood products, packaging paper, pulp and renewable energy, will return on a long-term deal to market leading UK Paper Hub* located at London’s major port, the Port of Tilbury. The 50-acre facility on the Thames will become SCA’s primary UK logistics hub for the import of packaging materials to supply their UK customers.

William Edwards School celebrate students graduating from The Brilliant Club

WILLIAM Edwards School are celebrating 12 students completing the prestigious Scholars Programme, run by award-winning charity, The Brilliant Club.

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