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Gang convicted of training and fighting dogs across Europe

FOUR people have been convicted for their involvement in a dog fighting ring which saw organised fights take place across England, the Republic of...

Tomie Show set for tenth anniversary at Orsett

PLANNING is well underway for an event at Orsett Showground next month.  VW-TOMIE will be celebrating its 10 year anniversary.   Over the last few years,...

Health care service for region will bust its budget by tens of millions

THE chief executive of the body responsible for health and care needs across Mid and South Essex has said without innovation and change its serious financial...

Support St. Luke’s Hospice this Spring

DONATE to St. Luke's Hospice this spring to help the charity continue providing vital care for people with a palliative, or life-limiting, condition.   St. Luke's...

Travel: Abnormal indivisible load on M25 this weekend

ON 24 February a large piece of equipment will be taken from the Port of Tilbury in Essex to Millbrook Power station in Bedfordshire. This...

London Gateway welcomes Europe’s largest quay cranes

DP World London Gateway port on the Thames at Corringham has welcomed the arrival of the latest batch of Europe's largest quay cranes following...

Thurrock councillor told to apologise for ‘racist’ Facebook post

A THURROCK councillor has been ordered to apologise after he shared a “racist” social media post about an election candidate on Facebook reports the...

Free NHS help to shift pounds and get healthier is being extended

THE NHS weight management pilot campaign has been extended to April 2024 after 820 mid and south Essex residents signed up to NHS England's...

Council tax to rise by 7.99% if agreed at full council

IT is hoped that Thurrock residents will see a lower than expected council tax increase this year as the Conservative administration makes progress towards...

DAF open up new workshop in Grays

DAF dealer group Harris Daf has opened a new, purpose-built five-bay workshop and ATF service at its principal site in Grays. The workshop will bolster...

Less distraction, more action! 3.8 million Self Assessments still to be filed

WITH only one week to go until the 31 January Self Assessment deadline, the 3.8 million people yet to file their tax return are...

Football: Hard fought away win for league leaders Tilbury

Essex Senior League: Premier Division Romford 0 v 1 Tilbury By Ethan Crafter TILBURY survive late scares to beat third place Romford one-nil in the Essex...

E-tickets now available to c2c customers

NEW and more flexible ways to travel as rail operator c2c adds e-tickets to its wide range of print, digital and smart ticketing options. c2c...

Essex Police officer issued with final warning

AN Essex Police officer has been issued with a final written warning, following allegations he breached the standards of professional behaviour in relation to...

Person set to be subject of investigation into financial management of Thurrock Council’s failed investment strategies

THE UK body that regulates auditors and accountants has today announced it will begin an investigation into an individual's conduct regarding the financial management...

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