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Thurrock Tories hope to focus on local economy during elections

THURROCK Conservatives say they continue to focus on the local economy, getting the most from the Thames Freeport opportunities as well as steering the Town’s Fund to bring improvements in the borough.

Inquest into the death of mental health patient Darian Bankwala concludes at Chelmsford Coroner’s Court

THE inquest into the death of 22-year-old Darian Bankwala has concluded. The 8-day inquest began on Wednesday 23rdMarch 2022 and was held at Chelmsford...

Save the Thameside Theatre group given deadline

A COMMUNITY group which hopes to save the Thameside Theatre from closure has had a deadline to come up with a viable plan extended...

Thurrock Local Elections: Details of candidates

LOCAL election nominations for councillors have officially closed and the names of all candidates standing for election in Thurrock on Thursday, 5 May have...

Covid-19: School closures have had impact on children’s development

COVID restrictions have delayed children’s’ readiness for primary school because they were not able to socialise with others and spent less time in early education where they learn skills to ‘develop their independence’.

London Resort application is withdrawn as plans are redrawn to move possible ferry site to Grays

ON the morning that the London Resort theme park DCO Preliminary Hearings were due to start, London Resort have, at the last minute, withdrawn their DCO application.

£2.5 million package announced to help disabled people travel more confidently

THE Government has today (29 March) announced a £2.5 million package to support disabled people travel more confidently on our transport network as it reopens after Covid.

Appeal for man missing from Stanford-le-Hope

ESSEX Police are asking for the public’s help to find Oliver Rawles who is missing from his home in Stanford-le-Hope. Oliver, 22, was last seen...

Winner of Thurrock’s Next Top Boss 2022 announced

THE winner of Thurrock’s Next Top Boss 2022 has been announced at a virtual awards ceremony this afternoon, Thursday 24 March.

Lorry driver left with serious injuries after collision on A13

ESSEX Police are at the scene of a collision involving a car and a lorry on the A13 at North Stifford.

Pregnant women should be asked how much they drink says NHS report

PREGNANT women should be asked how much alcohol they are drinking and the answer recorded in their medical notes, new “priority advice” for the NHS says reports the BBC.

Councillors question viability of new homes at council offices

COUNCILLORS have questioned the financial viability of a a £26million scheme to create 82 affordable homes in former council offices reports the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.

Circus Extreme is coming to Lakeside this Easter

CIRCUS Extreme, one of the biggest and best circus tours in the world, has confirmed it is coming to Lakeside Shopping Centre this Easter.

Grays Athletic mourn the loss of “wonderful gentleman” Martin Candler

GRAYS Athletic are deeply saddened to announce that long term supporter Martin Candler sadly passed away at the weekend.

Labour leader express grave concern as Thurrock Council’s borrowing to top £1.5 billion

AT Wednesday's budget setting it was confirmed that Thurrock Councils' borrowing is expected to rise to over one and a half billion pounds in the next year, meaning £23 million will be spent on debt repayments claims Labour leader John Kent.

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