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New Tag Heuer shop opens at Lakeside

THE Watches of Switzerland Group, the UK’s leading luxury watch specialist, is delighted to announce a new TAG Heuer boutique is open in Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock. 

Thurrock Council vetoes HMO extension in Stanford-le-Hope

THE council’s planning committee debated plans for a first floor extension to 36 High Street, Stanford Le Hope where residents would be “discouraged” from owning cars and relying instead on public transport.

Thurrock Council praises residents for recycling efforts

This year’s Recycle Week theme was ‘Let’s Get Real’, challenging perceptions and myths around recycling and targeting contamination.

Dogs Trust issues Howl-oween Advice

HALLOWEEN can be a scary time of year not just for those participating in trick or treating, but for dogs, who may find unexpected knocks at the door and people dressed in costumes unsettling. Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity,

Education leaders write to Conservative MPs on school funding crisis

AN open letter to Conservative MPs about the school & college funding crisisahead of this week’s leadership elections. Dear colleagues, We write as leaders of national...

Local rapid response teams help people who have fallen at home

SUPPORTING residents who have fallen in their home is now faster, safer and swifter thanks to the NHS and care partners are working together to provide specialist equipment.

Thurrock revealed as most complained about Essex council

THE most and least complained about Essex councils have been revealed in a new study.

Ending out-of-borough temporary accommodation placements set to be a “dream come true” for Thurrock’s Cabinet Member for Housing

THURROCK Conservatives have hailed the success of a property acquisition project that looks set to end out-of-borough temporary accommodation placements; has effectively removed the necessity for anyone to sleep rough in Thurrock; and will save Thurrock taxpayers many millions of pounds.  

Fobbing: Man arrested after suspected drink spiking

DETECTIVES would like to thank staff at a pub in Fobbing after they alerted us to concerns for a woman’s welfare.

Appeal for twelve-year-old missing from Thurrock

ESSEX Police is appealing for help to find Francis Gunn, 12, missing from #Thurrock, last seen 2pm, Thurs 20 Oct.

From Tilbury to Tinseltown: Jordan Gray deserves every success

BUT Jordan has a real focus, ambition and sense of dedication. She was also really enjoying honing her talents.

Planning submitted for landmark vehicle repair workshop in West Thurrock

URBAN Edge Architecture has submitted plans to Thurrock Council for a multi-million-pound modern landmark workshop in West Thurrock for Spectrum VR, a leader in the maintenance and repair of commercial vehicle body shells.

Thurrock councillors exasperated at A13 delays

EXASPERATED Thurrock councillors have called for an end to delays in getting a newly-widened section of the A13 up to speed by “jetting in” a computer chip needed for lighting the road if necessary.

Man trapped in crash on A13

ESSEX Firefighters were called to reports of a road traffic collision on the A13 this morning (Wednesday).

Future of Stanford-le-Hope railway station may be at risk

THE future of the long-awaited new Stanford-le-Hope railway station may be at risk following delays, councillors fear.

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