Thurrock Council meeting

Updated 8:45pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Live updates from tonight's full meeting of Thurrock Council

Travellers row: "Crays Hill lessons not learnt"

Tories Danny Nicklen, James Halden and Mark Coxshall at the site

Updated 3:30pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A WAR of words has erupted over an illegal traveller site amid claims council chiefs failed to use powers that could have stopped the unauthorised development in its tracks.

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Network praise for improving Ockendon Academy

Updated 3:00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

THE Ockendon Academy is one of the best schools in the country for the progress its students make from joining aged 11 to completing their GCSEs, according to the Schools Network.

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Baby buzzards found in bag in field

Iain Newby with the buzzards

Updated 12:15pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

THESE two fluffy chicks were found dumped in a shopping bag in a park – believed to have been stolen from a nest.

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THIS shows how councillors of all colours are capable of making solid planning decisions based on the needs of the local community unlike the Development Corporation. I'm glad that they saw through the plans, which in effect were just flats on top of a gym. Well done to all councillors.  − Bernard 87, Chafford Hundred

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A SUPER initiative! Maybe schools should do more of this to promote self-esteem amongst their pupils? A genuine life skill that will produce confident individuals who make a positive contribution to society!  − E.C.M2012

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