Local Election 2008

Damage - the couple’s fence

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Watch: Dangerous driver rams parked car into garden fence before fleeing

Aveley Bypass - closed

Aveley Bypass - closed

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LATEST: Serious incident: Aveley Bypass reopened: 2 arrested so far: Police - it's not Terrorism

Polly Bollington addressing her supporters moments after her narrow loss

Polly Bollington addressing her supporters moments after her narrow loss

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Polly Billington expresses disappointment following election defeat

TORIES RETAIN THURROCK SEAT

TORIES RETAIN THURROCK SEAT

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Conservative Jackie Doyle-Price retains Thurrock seat

GENERAL ELECTION 2015: LIVE south Essex coverage

GENERAL ELECTION 2015: LIVE south Essex coverage

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GENERAL ELECTION 2015: LIVE south Essex coverage

Celebrity endorsement – Polly Billington out with Eddie Izzard

Celebrity endorsement – Polly Billington out with Eddie Izzard

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The Gazette went out on the campaign trail with the three main parliamentary candidates in Thurrock. Here's what we saw...

Conservative candidate disputes poll which puts her behind Labour and Ukip

Conservative candidate disputes poll which puts her behind Labour and Ukip

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Conservative Jackie disputes poll which puts her behind Ukip

Polly Billington, Daniel Munyambu, Jackie Doyle-Price and Tim Aker on stage. Aba Kristilolu was five minutes late to the meeting.

Polly Billington, Daniel Munyambu, Jackie Doyle-Price and Tim Aker on stage. Aba Kristilolu was five minutes late to the meeting.

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VIDEO: Thurrock election candidates grilled by voters at Grays hustings

South Basildon & East Thurrock hustings: What did your candidates say?

South Basildon & East Thurrock hustings: What did your candidates say?

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South Basildon & East Thurrock hustings: What did your candidates say?

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Russell Brand 'angry all over again' after screening of new documentary

South Basildon and East Thurrock hustings

South Basildon and East Thurrock hustings

LIVE: South Basildon and East Thurrock hustings

Last day to register to vote in the General Election

Last day to register to vote in the General Election

Last day to register to vote in the General Election

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Ukip leader Nigel Farage hosting Q&A in Purfleet tonight

Final General Election candidate list announced for south Essex - who is vying for your vote?

Final General Election candidate list announced for south Essex - who is vying for your vote?

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Final General Election candidate list announced for south Essex - who is vying for your vote?

Jackie Doyle-Price hits back at Polly's UKIP claims

Jackie Doyle-Price hits back at Polly's UKIP claims

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Jackie Doyle-Price hits back at Polly's UKIP claims

Ukip leader Nigel Farage

Ukip leader Nigel Farage

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YouGov Nowcast: Ukip surges ahead in Thurrock and are only just behind in Rochford and Southend East

ELECTION 2015: Thurrock

ELECTION 2015: Thurrock

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ELECTION 2015: Thurrock

ELECTION 2015: South Basildon & East Thurrock

ELECTION 2015: South Basildon & East Thurrock

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ELECTION 2015: South Basildon & East Thurrock

SIGNING ON FOR TWO MORE YEARS: Terry Hipsey

SIGNING ON FOR TWO MORE YEARS: Terry Hipsey

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Tory chief's delight at two more years

FINAL VICTORY: Sue MacPherson

FINAL VICTORY: Sue MacPherson

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Sue sails in to wrap up the Tories' victory

KEEPING TALLY: Labour leader councillor John Kent, who was to retain his own seat, looks nervous as he joins Conservative councillor Eddie Hardiman in keeping a check on the voting.

KEEPING TALLY: Labour leader councillor John Kent, who was to retain his own seat, looks nervous as he joins Conservative councillor Eddie Hardiman in keeping a check on the voting.

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Conservatives hold onto power in Thurrock

MOMENT OF TRUTH: The verdict is delivered to Gordon Gambier and his young opponent.

MOMENT OF TRUTH: The verdict is delivered to Gordon Gambier and his young opponent.

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Young Tory topples Labour strong man

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Tory leader stands his ground

BIG WINNER: Yash Gupta.

BIG WINNER: Yash Gupta.

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Yash crushes the opposition

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Veteran Tory retains his seat

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Labour leader wins through

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Barry's still going strong

VICTORIOUS: Garry Hague.

VICTORIOUS: Garry Hague.

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Tory in the comfort zone after Chafford battle

BNP WINNER: Emma Colgate, right, with beaten candidate Angela Daly.

BNP WINNER: Emma Colgate, right, with beaten candidate Angela Daly.

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BNP claim seat in Tilbury

HE'S BACK: Gerard Rice

HE'S BACK: Gerard Rice

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Back in the council business

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In colourful footsteps

SMILES BEFORE THE STORM: Gareth Davies and Thurrock prospective parliamentary Conservative candidate Jackie Doyle-Price looked in confident mood before the poll result.

SMILES BEFORE THE STORM: Gareth Davies and Thurrock prospective parliamentary Conservative candidate Jackie Doyle-Price looked in confident mood before the poll result.

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Top Tory is dumped

WINNER: Amanda Arnold smiles as she is selected to stand for Ockendon again.

WINNER: Amanda Arnold smiles as she is selected to stand for Ockendon again.

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Tough year but Amanda emerges victorious

SIGNING IN: Joy makes her return as a councillor official.

SIGNING IN: Joy makes her return as a councillor official.

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Joy is back in the chamber

VICTORY SPEECH: Diane Revell thanks those who voted for her.

VICTORY SPEECH: Diane Revell thanks those who voted for her.

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Retiring Mayor is a big winner

WELCOME: Council chief executive Angie Ridgwell is on hand as Sue Gray signs up for duty.

WELCOME: Council chief executive Angie Ridgwell is on hand as Sue Gray signs up for duty.

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Sue steps into Margaret's Belhus shoes

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Leading Tory holds South Chafford

WINNER: Lynne Worrall

WINNER: Lynne Worrall

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Labour take first ward of the evening

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One in three turned out to vote in Thurrock

AT THE COUNT: Thurrock MP Andrew Mackinlay.

AT THE COUNT: Thurrock MP Andrew Mackinlay.

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MP speaks of concern over BNP

COUNT SCENE: The Civic hall at Blackshots tonight.

COUNT SCENE: The Civic hall at Blackshots tonight.

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Tension rises as count gets underway at Civic Hall

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Three are standing alone

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Labour: Stop the cuts

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BNP: Making Thurrock a priority

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Conservatives: We deliver for Thurrock

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LIB DEMS: Strategic plan for the borough

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UKIP: Sick and tired of our wasted money

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Time to go to the polls

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Career crook walks free because of overcrowding

The Dancing Diggers will perform formation dancing and a series of dare-devil stunts with five giant JCB excavators, a Bobcat excavator and a double-decker bus!

The Dancing Diggers will perform formation dancing and a series of dare-devil stunts with five giant JCB excavators, a Bobcat excavator and a double-decker bus!

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Centenery for show

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Aveley & Uplands Ward

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Belhus Ward

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Chadwell St. Mary Ward