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Streetlights to be turned back on at junction where two children died

STREETLIGHTS will be turned back on at a junction where two children were killed in a crash and plans for other improvements are being...

Parents “too afraid” to speak out against new school federation in Thurrock

SCHOOL academy under fire for its rigid approach is listening to parents but many are still afraid to complain, a council meeting was told...

Chafford Hundred resident named as victim of A13 crash

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a second man killed in a Valentine’s Day collision on the A13 in Rainham reports...

More information on nearly 500 homes in Basildon Town Centre

NEW images and details have been revealed ahead of a “landmark” £113million 492 rental home development in Basildon Town Centre.  Hoardings are up and demolition...

Drug busts in Grays and thirteen arrested across county as part of police operation

THIRTEEN people have been arrested and more than 1,200 cannabis plants have been seized and destroyed following 12 warrants across the county. Officers entered properties...

Thurrock: Tackling crime and ASB to keep residents & road-users safe

ON busy Friday and Saturday nights in Thurrock you will see our officers out on patrol across the district.Sergeant Adam Priest, of Grays Community...

Stories come to life in Thurrock Libraries for World Book Day

LIBRARIES across Thurrock brought stories to life yesterday (Thursday 6 March) as they celebrated World Book Day with a range of fun, book-themed activities. Across...

Ockendon set for double by-election after former Tory leader’s resignation

THE leader of Thurrock Council’s Conservative group has paid tribute to a former Tory leader following his resignation as a councillor reports the Local...

Detectives crack £1.3 million keyless car theft conspiracy

“ESSEX Police have been wonderful and have kept me updated through the whole process. “They have done a great job in finding the people responsible.” Those...

More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing

SCHOOL and nursery staff in the most deprived areas of England will be asked to supervise young children while they brush their teeth, under...

Royal Mail to roll out parcel lockers at New River shopping centres

ROYAL Mail has announced NewRiver as the first company it is partnering with to roll out its new parcel locker network across its portfolio...

Hello Kitty is coming to Lakeside

HELLO Kitty fans rejoice – the famous icon herself will be popping up at Lena Lu Donut Cafés across London over the next few...

Thurrock Jen Craft calls for more health care support for residents

THURROCK MP Jen Craft rose on the floor of the House of Commons as part of a debate on the NHS. Ms Craft said: "Meeting...

Latest Commissioners’ report on progress at Thurrock Council is published

THE fourth Commissioners’ report detailing Thurrock Council’s progress on its improvement and recovery journey has today been published by the Government. The report looks at...

Endometriosis UK responds to Government response to the recommendations made by the Women and Equalities Committee’s

ENDOMETRIOSIS UK responds to Government response to the recommendations made by the Women and Equalities Committee's inquiry into "women’s reproductive health conditions". “Endometriosis UK is...

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