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Three men arrested after shop broken into in East Tilbury

THREE men have been arrested after we were called to a shop being broken into early this morning, Friday 9 April.

Dogs Trust marks 1500th illegally imported puppy rescued

DOGS Trust is demanding that the Government takes urgent action to end puppy smuggling as the charity reaches the milestone of 1,500 smuggledpuppies rescued and rehomed through its Puppy Pilot scheme – with an approximate street value of £3 million1 if they had been sold by their dealers. Dogs Trust is calling for the Government to:

Covid-19: Number of cases in Thurrock falls to 76

THE INFECTION rate in Thurrock has dropped by 6.2% over the last seven days. The borough has 76 cases. Thurrock now stands at 154th out of...

Hackers hit Harris Federation in latest ‘highly sophisticated’ cyber attack

ONE of the country’s largest academy trusts has become the latest victim of a targeted ransomware cyber attack – with laptops used by pupils...

Grays branch of Santander set to close

SANTANDER has today announced plans to close 111 branches in the UK, citing changes in customer behaviour since the start of the Covid crisis...

Covid-19: Number of cases in Thurrock drops to 79

THE INFECTION rate in Thurrock has dropped by 13.2% over the last seven days.

Pets offered lockdown lifeline but rescue centres now struggle with the consequences

FOR many people in lockdown, their pets have been an absolute lifeline. They provide much-needed company, are happy to share a cuddle and play. We really are a nation of pet-lovers.

Thurrock authorities in bid to make street safer

THURROCK Council, Essex Police and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex are working together on a bid to help make Thurrock's streets safer and cleaner.

Electric scooter charges causes fire in Tilbury

ESSEX Firefighters have given their safety advice after a shed and fence panels were destroyed in an electrical fire in Brennan Road, Tilbury. An electric scooter...

Police investigate burglaries at shops in Orsett, Tilbury and Stanford-le-Hope

POLICE are investigating three burglaries at shops in Orsett, Tilbury and Stanford-le-Hope. A spokesperson said: "We were contacted shortly after 1.35am on Friday 19 March...

Chafford Hundred teenager charged over stabbing in Grays

POLICE have charged a 14-year-old boy in connection with a stabbing in Grays. Officers were called after a 15-year-old boy sustained stab wounds on King George’s...

Labour’s Police candidate for Essex slams Met tactics at Clapham Common vigil

THE LABOUR candidate for Essex Police and Crime Commissioner has condemned police tactics at Clapham Common on Saturday evening.

Government announces further extension to eviction ban

THE government has announced a further extension to the current ban on bailiff-enforced evictions in England until May 31.

£25 million plans submitted to transform Grays

GRAYS is one step closer to securing up to £25million of government funding to accelerate the regeneration of the town by reconnecting it with the river, improving the station gateway, and creating a brand new beach destination and maritime activity centre.

Estuary Festival set to return to Thurrock

ESTUARY 2021 will take place over 23 days from 22 May, following its success in 2016. Produced by Metal Southend and Cement Fields in Kent,...

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