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Care home sell poised to go ahead

10:27pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

THE controversial sale of two Thurrock care homes looks set to go through after Thurrock Council's 'watchdog' committee passed the plan with barely a growl.

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Soul singer Mica Paris to raise funds for charity at Lakeside

5:07pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

SOUL singer and presenter of the BBC show ‘What Not to Wear’ Mica Paris is heading to Lakeside Shopping Centre this Saturday.

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Councillors to 'speed date' at two borough schools

4:55pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

THE importance of democracy is being celebrated nationwide from Monday which marks the start of Local Democracy Week.

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Borough students take Shakespeare to the stage

4:43pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

DRAMA students from four borough schools will be performing at the first ever Thurrock Shakespeare School Festival at the Thameside Theatre next week.

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Assault trial continues

1:49pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

THE alleged victim of an unprovoked attack denied grabbing one of his attackers by the legs and causing him to stumble.

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Council tax likely to rise unless recycling rates go up

12:52pm Tuesday 7th October 2008

EUROPEAN Union fines and Government landfill taxes could mean that borough residents face a £30 hike in their Council Tax bill if they do not increase recycling rates.

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Students to perform Opera at Palmer's

10:05am Tuesday 7th October 2008

DRAMA students are staging a production of Bertolt Brecht’s The Threepenny Opera.

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Bail for woman charged with murdering Thurrock man

6:59pm Monday 6th October 2008

A WOMAN who has been charged with murder has been released on bail.

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Police seek help after officer is hurt in rammed car

6:28pm Monday 6th October 2008

A WOMAN police officer was injured after the police car she was in was rammed.

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Spiritual haven pampering and predictions day success

5:10pm Monday 6th October 2008

THE Open Arms Spiritual Haven in Grays have raised more than £300 for Thurrock MIND through a "Pampering and Predictions Day".

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"WE would like all cabinet members to search their consciences, to vote for the right thing, not just in line with the party whip. They, not Mr McCulloch-Graham, have the children’s futures in their hands."  − Penelope Thomas, East Tilbury Village

Chadwell St Mary School closure battle »

"CHAFFORD will look like Hackney, Lewisham, Brixon, Peckham and so on in 20 years time. It will have been ruined, full of crime and crack dens. I've seen the future and its not good."  − Baphomet, Thurrock

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Around the borough

MIXING: MP Andrew Mackinlay and PC Tess Wilby join members of the Nepalese community on the dance floor.
Nepalese celebration at Chadwell

MEMBERS of around 100 families that make up Thurrock's Nepalese community celebrated their national Dashain celebration with a party at Chadwell St Mary's Village Hall.

Aveley says farewell to Nicky Mason
Aveley says farewell to Nicky Mason

"You've got to put the lads to bed properly"

DISAPPOINTED WITH DC: John King.
Head canes DC plans for school development

A BOROUGH education supremo has caned the Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation for its lack of consultation.

HAIL AND FAREWELL: Philip Kyndt (left) has retired from the Convent School, where Donne Stam and Angharad Webber excelled in their exams.
Head says goodbye as students shine

PHILIP Kyndt is enjoying a well earned rest following his retirement as Headteacher of Grays Convent School.

PRESENTATION: From left, Anita Whelan Community fundraiser, Rachael Davis sister of unit, Eileen Craig ward manager and Stanley Wall.
Cyclist Stan is the Hospice man!

A VETERAN fundraiser has raised more than £4,000 from his latest escapade.

Gateway opens its doors
Gateway opens its doors

THE Gateway Academy held its first open evening in the brand new building on Marshfoot Road recently.

From back: Charlton Harris, Addidson Dadds, Adejinmi Vincent, James Corti, front row Naomi White, Chyna Morris, Chanice Garrett and Georgie Remblance
History comes alive for Benyon Primary pupils

PUPILS from Benyon Primary in South Ockendon saw their lessons come to life when they visited a Tudor mansion yesterday.

From left: John Papworth MBE, Richard Oscroft MBE, Laura Warren OBE, Lord Petre, Jill Hinds MBE, councillor Christopher Manning-Press.
Opening up honours to Essex folk

A CAMPAIGN to encourage more Essex people who go that extra mile to be nominated for the Queen's Honours awards is being launched by Lord Petre, the Lord Lieutenant of Essex.

HISTORY REVISTED: Mucking Ford
Mucking about in Linford

DOWN Memory Lane this week visits Linford, or Mucking Ford as it was called before the 1890s developers started to build a new housing estate, shops and chapel.

"We cannot let these faceless greedy people destroy our way of life."

MY home, like a lot of other people’s, backs onto Gable Hall School playing fields. In 2006 residents put up with months of noise when the all weather pitch and netball court was built. Residents also paid for the work out of their rates, residents who do not have children attending the school.


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