Tue, 7th Feb 2012

Thurrock News

Homes evacuated after gas leak caused manhole cover explosion

4:24pm Monday 6th February 2012

RESIDENTS and business were evacuated after a manhole cover exploded in a Tilbury street.

Waste and recycling collections suspended for one day

11:58am Monday 6th February 2012

WASTE and recycling collections across Thurrock have been suspended due to icy conditions on some roads and pavements.

Thurrock hit by snow blizzards

11:48am Monday 6th February 2012

THURROCK was blanketed in snow over the weekend as up to 16cm of snow fell overnight on Saturday.

Helping Thurrock get back into work

8:00am Monday 6th February 2012

Ingeus’ James Weair, Ijeoma Obed and Shayne Pitts meet MP Jackie Doyle-Price during her recent visit

AS unemployment figures continue to soar across Thurrock, a Government-funded scheme is offering a helping hand to get more residents back to work.

Councillors: We'll keep fighting over Devonshire Road

8:10am Sunday 5th February 2012

FOUR councillors have vowed to continue fighting against a decision to lift weight restrictions on a Chafford Hundred road.

Wedding day farce for Courts Players

8:00am Sunday 5th February 2012

The cast of Fur Coat and No Knickers

THE trials and tribulations of a couple preparing for their wedding has been captured by the Thurrock Courts Players.

Theatre's feast of food and chat with Hardeep

7:40am Sunday 5th February 2012

A CHAT show with culinary leanings is coming to the Thameside Theatre in Grays.

Academy's £15million plan is submitted

8:00am Saturday 4th February 2012

PLANS for the new £15million Ormiston Park Academy building have been submitted to Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation.

Forum gets grant to help the young

8:00am Saturday 4th February 2012

A COMMUNITY group has been given a cash boost of £50,000 to continue its work with youngsters in Aveley.

Teachers' fact-finding trip to India

7:30am Saturday 4th February 2012

TEACHERS from Thurrock travelled half way around the world to immerse themselves in Indian culture.

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