FOR the benefit of the wider audience, what the Gazette refers to as "local campaigners" against the gypsy pitches, is in fact Thurrock's third largest political party, the British National Party. BNP supporters have just successfully delivered thousands
Margate 2, East Thurrock United 3 ROCKS had to endure a nervous finish to tonight's Ryman League Cup clash on the Kent coast and ended up hanging on after at one point leading 3-0. Both sides were at less than full strength, Margate through choice
A THURROCK church hall was packed to hear the story of two differing roads to faith. Speakers at a breakfast event in Grays organised as part of St Peter and St Paul's Taste and See' experience were the Bishop of Bradwell, The Rt. Revd Dr Laurie Green
A POLICE operation to drive out professional thieves from Lakeside Shopping Centre was carried out in a bid to end the recent spate of shoplifting offences. As one of the UK's largest retail complexes, career criminals often think a day out in Thurrock
A POLICE operation to drive out professional thieves from Lakeside Shopping Centre was carried out in a bid to end the recent spate of shoplifting offences. As one of the UK's largest retail complexes, career criminals often think a day out in Thurrock
I AM writing in response to the article concerning the Anchor pub. I believe I speak for the majority of Tilbury that we don't agree with the Anchor being used as another residential area. And as far as a Masterplan to redevelop Tilbury is concerned
THURROCK Council are sending out a warning reminding people to be wary of rogue traders offering bogus waste removal services. The warning is part of the Environmental Enforcement Department's effort to stop people hiring tradesman like builders and
YOUNG would-be movie makers from the Thurrock area are being challenged to take part in a competition about a vibrant new careers guide now available in secondary schools and colleges. The This Way Up! guide is funded by the Investing in Communities
A CAB driver had his £500 takings stolen after being stopped in the borough. The 34-year-old Grays man was driving his taxi along Billet Lane in Corringham when he was hailed by a group of two men and three women. As the taxi driver got out and
A CAB driver had his £500 takings stolen after being stopped in the borough. The 34-year-old Grays man was driving his taxi along Billet Lane in Corringham when he was hailed by a group of two men and three women. As the taxi driver got out and
CORRINGHAM Town Festival Part-nership are inviting people to join in the festivities including a Christmas Lights switch on. The event, which is set for Thursday November 22, will be held in Corringham Town Centre and will include performances, craft
CORRINGHAM Town Festival Partnership are inviting people to join in the festivities including a Christmas Lights switch on. The event, which is set for Thursday, November 22, will be held in Corringham Town Centre and will include performances, craft
THE Bishop of Chelmsford, Rt Revd John Gladwin, whose diocese includes Thurrock, has called on Christians of all traditions to speak up and ensure that the 2008 Climate Change Bill is as strong and effective as possible. The Bishop was speaking at
THREE people arrested in connection with a road smash in which a biker was killed have had their bail extended. Stephen Fielder, 53, of Gardenfields, Steeple, was killed after his bike was involved in a collision with a VW Caddy on the London-bound
THURROCK residents who need out of hours contact with a GP will find themselves dealing with the Ambulance Service next year. The East of England Ambulance has won a new three-year contract with the South West Essex Primary Care Trust to provide an
AVELEY have been given more time to recover from the shock of last Saturday's 6-1 home Ryman Division One North drubbing by Canvey Island as their scheduled Ryman League Cup derby at Dartford on Tuesday has been put back as the Darts had an FA Cup replay
TILBURY'S Ryman League Cup clash with AFC Hornchurch has been rearranged for Tuesday, October 23. Dockers were due to make the short trip to their Premier League rivals tonight (Tuesday) but the Urchins were instead in FA Cup replay action against
AN EVENING of clairvoyance in aid of Purfleet Heritage Centre is set for for Saturday, October 13. The evening, organised by the Rainbowsend Spiritual Haven, will include mediums, Susan DeVere and Bill Rich. It will be held at The Proof House, Centurion
AN EVENING of clairvoyance in aid of Purfleet Heritage Centre is set for for Saturday, October 13. The evening, organised by the Rainbowsend Spiritual Haven, will include mediums, Susan DeVere and Bill Rich. It will be held at The Proof House, Centurion
A THURROCK mum has organised a Halloween party to raise cash for Basildon Hospital's Children's physio unit. Trina Elliott, 25, of Jesmond Road, Grays, was spurred on after treatment from the children's physio unit on the Penguin ward helped correct
CONCERNS over plans to build on green belt land in Aveley will feature large at a meeting of Aveley Village Community Forum next week. Many residents fear large scale housing schemes will swallow up substantial tracts of land in the area and in response
AMBITOUS plans for a new London rail service, linking Essex to the other side of the capital, have taken a step nearer reality. Crossrail, which would include a new tunnel under London was first proposed in the 1980s but supporters have had difficulty
ESSEX Fire and Rescue Service is to undertake a review of its operations in Thurrock as it plans for the borough's expansion. The force has announced it is launching a review of prevention, protection and emergency response service provision in the
A COUPLE from Thurrock are the driving force behind a new business venture that is about to debut in the borough. Matt and Karen O'Halloran of Fen Lane, Bulphan, are about to launch a unique drive-through coffee shop at Lakeside Retail Park, a venture
A ROADSHOW is set to inform people about Thurrock Council's housing services and community involvement this month. Organised by the Council's Tenant Participation Team, staff from local housing offices will be available to chat to tenants at the Beehive
MENTION the word meningitis and you'll strike fear into the heart of any parent. The disease, which attacks the brain and spinal cord, affects thousands of people every year. Because there are several different types of the illness which can take
HOSPITAL staff are being given special training to help them get to grips with obese patients. As the population gets bigger and heavier, health care workers are having to manage the difficult proposition of lifting people of ever greater weight, and
A WOMAN has been left distraught after cruel burglars stole 12 of her puppies. The crooks broke into the house in Brentwood Road, Orsett and took the six Springer Spaniels and six Yorkshire Terriers, which were all just six weeks old. The 49-year-old
MAY I, through your letters page, thank most sincerley the couple who stopped and changed the wheel on my car as I had a puncture. I was a few miles from home and had no money and no phone with me. The lady even went home to get a torch as it was very
HILLSIDE Scouts, Thurrock's newly formed Scout group celebrated the achievement of one of its scouts Hannah Everard, who completed the Chief Scout Gold Award, the highest award for the scout section. The award comprising of a personal challenge, in
THURROCK'S Mayor, Councillor Diane Revell, released a dove to signify freedom from incontinence at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals Trust as part of the hospital's Continence Awareness Week. Two consultants released 11 other doves in a day
A TILBURY store is a cut above the rest when it comes to raising cash for charity. Over two days the Spar in Calcutta Road raised £900 for the NSPCC, £600 of which was raised by employee Debbie Coughlan who had a close shave thanks to hairdresser Joanne
