PARENTS have received a statement from the Trust that runs a borough primary school after shocking information about a teacher who was convicted of child sex offences came to light at a meeting of the Teaching Regulation Agency's professional conduct panel.

The Rotary Club of Mar Dyke Valley will once again host the Thurrock Cycle Marathon which is based on and starts from Thurrock Civic Hall in Blackshots Lane starting 9.30am on Sunday, 4 June.