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Councillors on a mission to tackle damp
THURROCK Council has been accused of “appalling” negligence over problems with damp and mould in its tenants’ homes. The Gazette gets regular calls from residents complaining about their council properties. Ockendon Conservative councillors
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Three years for serial burglar
A PROLIFIC burglar has been locked up for three years after stealing £2,000 of jewellery and cash from a woman’s house. Paul Freeman, 28, raided a house in Hobhouse Road, Stanford-le-Hope, during the fifth burglary he has been convicted for by the courts
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Sport Relief events rake in the cash
THURROCK raised thousands for Sport Relief with a host of events up and down the borough. Around 360 people turned out for the Sport Relief mile at Belhus Park on Sunday, with runners completing one, three or six miles around the football pitches, with
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Homes campaigners lose green belt fight
PLANS for 350 homes on green belt land have been approved by the Secretary of State. Eric Pickles has given Barratt Homes the green light to start building homes on St Clere’s Golf Course in Butts Lane, Stanford-le-Hope, silencing a hard-fought
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Top award for care home
A CARE home in Thurrock has picked up two national awards. Sunnyside House, in High Street, Aveley, cares for 12 adults with learning disabilities, and specialises in preparing them to move into their own property and live independently. It won the award
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Long service medals to firefighters
FIVE Thurrock firefighters have been presented with long service medals. Stephen Hart, from Orsett Fire Station, Kevin Hercock, from the Corringham Station, and Simon Wade, Graeme Smith and Richard Flower, from the Grays Station, have all served 20 years
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Spirits high at Arena Essex
SPEEDWAY: The tapes go up on Lakeside Hammers’ new Elite League campaign tonight when they host Belle Vue Aces. Hammers are in high spirits ahead of the meeting at Arena Essex Raceway. “The lads are determined to live up to the fans’ expectations,”
