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Thurrock Council meeting
7:17pm South Ockendon resident Mr Perrin has just asked a question about zero hour contracts. Council leader John Kent has just responded saying he does not support zero hours contracts in principal - particularly when used
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Football clubs welcome Aveley homes plan
TWO of the borough’s football clubs are celebrating the news that 501 homes will be built in Aveley. The future of Grays Athletic and Aveley FC is intertwined in the application with Grays potentially the beneficiaries of land near Treetops School
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Fury over 501 homes planned for green belt
FURY and concern has surrounded the decision to allow a huge housing estate to be built in Aveley. A total of 501 houses and flats are now set to built on the former London Fire Brigade Sports and Social Club. Despite strong opposition, the
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Student picked to represent Great Britain in European twirling championships
A TEENAGER has been selected to represent Great Britain at the European Twirling Championships. Georgia Stephan, 17, already a one-time World Champion twirler and three-time European Champion will compete in the Sleuyter Arena, Oostende in Belgium
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More roadworks announced on A13
ROAD users face more travel misery on the A13 after further roadworks were announced. Commuters looking to travel to Southend will be unable to use the Southend-bound on slip road at the Manorway roundabout leading to the A13 between 5am on Wednesday
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Huge solar farm to be built in Laindon
A HUGE solar farm is set to be built on 22-acres of land in Laindon to provide renewable energy for the next 30 years. The solar farm will be built on land off Lower Dunton Road and will generate 10million Watts of electricity, enough for more
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Thurrock take on Tring
Tring 45 Thurrock 31 RUGBY: THURROCK suffered another defeat on the road at Cow Lane. But it could have been very different. The early moments proved to be a marker for the rest of the game as the referee penalised the T’s forwards on three
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Borough fighters in action
BOXING YOUNG Fighters from Chadwell St Mary Amateur Boxing Club have notched up five more wins. Eleven-year-old James Josling (29kg) reecently took on R Sparkes from Harwich at the Hornchurch & Elm Park Open Show. And the borough fighter proved
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Non-League: Tuesday Football round-up
AVELEY knocked out Ryman Premier League side Billericay Town in the League Cup in a night of mixed fortunes for Thurrock’s sides in league and cup. Jay Leader scored a controversial winner for Millers in the second half, after the defender’s volley
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A* Pre School in special measures after damning report
AN underperforming pre-school has been heavily criticised and placed in special measures after a visit from Ofsted inspectors. A* Pre-School, in London Road, Purfleet was described as inadequate, with unchecked volunteers supervising children and
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Possibility of a new rail crossing at East Tilbury to be investigated
FUNDING could be made available for a new rail crossing at East Tilbury. Thurrock Council has agreed to earmark funds for any work on the line, while Network Rail has also pledged to explore joint funding agreements. East Tilbury and East Tilbury
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Delays near Dartford Crossing after two-vehicle crash
NO-ONE was injured in a two vehicle collision on the M25 that held up rush hour traffic this morning. Commuters were dealyed for up to half an hour after a collision between a Silver Honda Jazz and a Mercedes lorry at around 7.30am. The crash
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Thurrock rugby man honoured by RFU president
A THURROCK rugby president has been honoured for his contribution to rugby for the last half a century. Brian Howells, the President of Thurrock Rugby Club, has been with the club since 1963 and was recognised as a Valued Volunteer by Bob Reeves
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Maldon tolo hot for Dockers
Maldon & Tiptree 3, Tilbury 1 NON LEAGUE FOOTBALL: TILBURY returned from play-off contenders Maldon & Tiptree pointless. Paul Vaughan’s Dockers were disappointed after a strong early showing. Tilbury made changes again to their line-up
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Salvo from Dawson
Hendon 2, East Thurrock 2 A DOUBLE salvo from Lea Dawson saw East Thurrock take a point from a match they could have won. The opening exchanges were tight with both sides showing glimpses of quality but a lack of clinical finishing in front
