RAIL fares have risen at a level well above inflation hitting commuters hard, according to Thurrock Labour representatives. Season tickets went up on average 5.8 per cent across the country on Sunday and commuters in Thurrock will be forced to shell
A SERIES of public meetings are due to take place this month to discuss childcare in Thurrock. The consultation has been launched because Thurrock Council is responsible for childcare and must make sure it is sufficient, sustainable and available to
REPRESENTATIVES from the Essex Federation for Small Businesses are calling on MPs in South Essex to make it a New Year’s Resolution to tackle congestion at the Dartford Crossing. Ian Wicks, chairman for the federation told the Gazette: “It seems that
A MAN has been arrested and charged for drug driving after allegedly narrowly avoiding police as they dealt with another crash. Officers had been called to Romford Road, Aveley at around 8pm on Sunday following a crash between a blue Ford Focus and
BOWLS: EGHAM TROPHY: Tilbury 81-86 Ipswich. This twice weather postponed match finally took place and was a very close exiting game. At home John Barnes’ team had to fight hard to take the lead, and hold it throughout the game, finally winning by
