GAZETTE readers can now catch up with the latest Thurrock news on Facebook.

The Thurrock Gazette Facebook group is open to anyone and will be updated with the latest news daily.

You must have a facebook account in order to view the page.

To join simply type “Thurrock Gazette” in the search bar of your Facebook page- which takes you onto the group- then click “join group”.

Once you are a member you can invite friends to join and have your say on the latest issues.

To sign up to Facebook go online to www.facebook.com