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Port of Tilbury showcases career opportunities at local event

THE Port of Tilbury, London’s fastest growing port welcomed keen career seekers from the local area to their recruitment day last week at the London Cruise Terminal.

Proposals to update roadside memorials policy to keep the borough’s roads safe

A PROPOSED revised roadside memorial policy will prevent potentially dangerous or obstructive memorials from being left on the borough’s roads and pavements.

Fire Service attend vehicle fire at port of Tilbury

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire in the early hours of this morning at Tilbury Docks.

Jack Petchey Foundation launches survey to find out young people’s thoughts on future of environment

THE Jack Petchey Foundation has launched their survey, The Jack Petchey Environmental Youth Survey, this month to find out what young people are specifically concerned about in their local environment, what they are already doing to positively impact it and what they

Police numbers boosted by new graduate officers

TEN Police Now officers attended their Confirmation in Rank ceremony at Essex Police on Friday (26th November), recognising them as substantive Police Constables.

Tim Hortons set to open in Thurrock

TIM Hortons®, the iconic Canadian restaurant, has announced it will open the doors to its brand-new restaurant and drive-thru in Thurrock on 10th December. Fans will finally get their hands on its famous coffee, freshly baked donuts, and delicious meals when it opens its new venue, from 7am on Friday in Lakeside Retail Park.  

Extinction Rebellion activists target Amazon distribution centre in Tilbury

CLIMATE change activists have blocked Amazon distribution centres in the UK on Black Friday, the retail giant's busiest day of the year.

Power cut across west Thurrock area

POWER cut across west Thurrock area.

So how much was the debt the Thurrock Tories inherited from Labour?

ON Thursday, we reported the Thurrock Council leader defending the council's job cut plans.

South Ockendon housing development is expanding

HOME hunters now have another opportunity to join the growing community at the hugely popular development which will feature eight expertly designed 2, 3 and 4-bedroom homes, and three stunning apartment blocks, complete with 75 apartments. 

Grays councillor shines light on broken lampposts

A GRAYS councillor and Seabrooke Rise resident have uncovered over 60 lights in need of repair on the Seabrooke Rise estate.

Former UKIP councillor pleads guilty to police assault

A FORMER Thurrock councillor has pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer. James Baker, aged 36, of Alexandra Way, East Tilbury pled to the following...

Fuel leak at depot in West Thurrock

FIRE Crews are dealing with a fuel leak at a terminal in West Thurrock.

Family asks for help after flat fire in Grays

A GRAYS family has appealed for help on social media after losing many of their household possessions in a flats fire.

End of an era as Thurrock Gazette offices up for sale

AFTER a presence of more than 137 years in Thurrock, one of the last links with the borough’s traditional newspaper, the Thurrock Gazette, appears about to end reports Thurrock Nub News.

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