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Reform landslide at Thurrock Council elections

THE results of Thurrock Council’s local election, held on Thursday 7 May 2026, have now been announced following the completion of the official count.  This year’s...

Smoke alarm alerts resident to fire in East Tilbury flat

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire earlier today at a flat in East Tilbury. A working smoke alarm alerted the resident, giving them time...

How response policing is helping to tackle domestic abuse

THEIR force lead for domestic abuse, Superintendent Dan Morrissey, has praised the work of our local teams as National Response Policing Week highlights their...

Football: Grays Ath take three vital points against Wroxham

Isthmian Division North Grays Ath 1 v 0 Wroxham GRAYS Ath took an important step towards safety with a victory on Tuesday night. Caiden Ellis Remy-Dee scored...

Football: Much-travelled Liam Nash is back with the Millers

AFTER 11 years away Aveley have announced the re-signing of forward Liam Nash from Billericay Town. Nash last played for Millers in 2015, when he...

Basildon: Police appeal after collision on Miles Gray Road

OFFICERS investigating a collision in Basildon are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. The collision involved a pedestrian and a black Jaguar XF outside Lidl...

Cambridge Festival Family Weekend 2026: Two days of discovery, creativity and curiosity in the heart of Cambridge

THIS March, families can enjoy a brilliant day out – or make a memorable weekend of it – as the University of Cambridge throws...

Grays: Appeal for witnesses following reports of assault

OFFICERS investigating reports of a disturbance in Grays on Sunday 1 February are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to get in...

Football: Aveley keep up promotion challenge with win against Chichester

Isthmian Premier Chichester City 0 v 1 Aveley AVELEY continued their fantastic promotion push with a vital away win at Chichester. A single goal by Jesse Nwabueze...

Vets may have to publish prices of common pet treatments

MILLIONS of  pet owners and vet professionals across the country will benefit from major reforms to the veterinary sector – the first overhaul in sixty years. The...

TfL announces 2026 Art on the Underground programme and tenth annual Brixton mural commission

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has announced five new works in its rich and varied Art on the Underground programme for 2026. The new commissions...

Highways spends £50m buying Thames Crossing houses

NATIONAL Highways has spent more than £50m purchasing properties affected by one of the biggest UK road projects in living memory, the BBC can...

Football: Impressive Aveley put five past Burgess Hill

Isthmian Premier Burgess Hill Town 2 v 5 Aveley AVELEY'S promotion bid continued with an impressive away win against Burgess Hill Town. Goals by George Saunders (12'),...

Thirty Thurrock students take place in democracy debate

OVER 30 secondary school students learned about democratic processes and discussed the issues that matter most to young people at an engaging event led...

Lakeside Shopping Centre and Thurrock Council light up orange to launch 16 Days of Activism

THURROCK Council is proud to announce its participation in the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, running to 10 December. The council launched...

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