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Family fun this October half term at the Thameside Theatre

11 October 2022
Daily shows and productions at the Thameside Theatre this October half term offer fun for everyone, with an action-packed line-up of theatre, comedy and family entertainment.
Tickets are now available for upcoming events such as:

Bin lorry fire highlights dangers of flammable waste

7 October 2022
The importance of not disposing of flammable materials as part of household waste has been highlighted, after a fire broke out in the back of a Thurrock Council waste lorry yesterday (Thursday 6 October).
Following this incident, the council is asking residents to be careful not to put highly flammable items such as gas cylinders or batteries in their bins.
Cllr Andrew Jefferies, Cabinet member for Environment, said: "The fire service had to be called to assist after waste in the back of one of our lorries caught alight as crews were making their collection rounds.

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