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Twelve-year-old boy robbed at knifepoint near Grays station – four teenagers arrested

POLICE in Thurrock have praised the courage of a young boy robbed at knifepoint in Grays town centre. On Sunday, 8 June officers from Grays'...

Chelmsford Race Preview: Eight race card for Thursday

BEGINNING proceedings is the first division of a two-year-olds' fillies' maiden over six furlongs (5.00). Only four of the 12 runners have raced before,...

Essex Police officer dismissed following tribunal

AN Essex Police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct by acting inappropriately towards a woman at a social event. The incident took...

National roadshow kicks off to get businesses exporting and grow the economy 

SMEs from across the UK will benefit from new government support to match them up with international buyers and markets, to turbocharge UK exports and...

New STEM guide launches to support careers leaders to inspire students into engineering and tech futures

CAREERS leaders across the UK can now benefit from a new STEM careers guide to help drive passion and interest amongst young people for...

More than half a million more people in line for savings boost

MORE than half a million more UK savers are in line for Government bonuses worth up to £25 a month to boost their cash...

Over 91% of all primary pupils will attend their top preference school

ALMOST all children in Thurrock will be starting their educational journey at one of their top-preference primary schools this September reports the Local Democracy...

Plans to install pylons across country take a step closer

CONTROVERSIAL plans to install miles of overhead electricity pylons across the countryside have taken a step forward. Government energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed initial funding...

Over 1,500 extra GPs recruited to fix front door of the NHS and bring back family doctor

NEW figures show an extra 1,503 GPs have been recruited since 1 October – thanks to government action. A government press release states the following:...

Drug busts in Grays and thirteen arrested across county as part of police operation

THIRTEEN people have been arrested and more than 1,200 cannabis plants have been seized and destroyed following 12 warrants across the county. Officers entered properties...

Event: Supporting Black families navigating Autism

EVENT: Supporting Black families navigating Autism. Full details below.

Fire service issue safety advice after house fire caused by fuse box

FIRE Crews have issued safety advice after a house fire caused by a fuse box. A spokesperson said: "We were called to a mid-terrace property...

Applications open for entrepreneurship programme for young people after ongoing success

APPLICATIONS open for entrepreneurship programme for young people after ongoing success The programme helps young people gain the skills they need to start their own...

Football: Grays Ath play out scoreless draw

Isthmian Division North Grays Athletic 0 v 0 Gorleston GRAYS Athletic were held to a draw against fellow mid-table occupants Gorleston. The result may sum up...

Football: Aveley defeated after late show by Weston-super-Mare

National League South Aveley 1 v 2 Weston-super-Mare THE promise from a fine midweek win at promotion-chasing Maidstone dissipated in the final five minutes of Saturday's...

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