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Higher return for rental properties in Purfleet-on-Thames

STRIVING for higher yields remains the holy grail for buy to let, and new research suggests investors could be attracted by large infrastructure projects....

Second interim injunction to protect green belt land at Buckles lane

THURROCK Council has been successfully granted a second interim High Court injunction preventing any further unauthorised development on green belt land south of Buckles...

Plans by Tory-run Thurrock Council to widen A13 could go even further over budget

A PLAN to widen the A13 could go further over budget and face more delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new council report has revealed.

Secondary school admissions to open this September

THE next round of applications for secondary school places in Thurrock opens on Monday 7 September 2020. Parents and carers of children who were born...

Local Council Tax Support – seeking views for a post-COVID scheme

RESIDENTS and interested parties will be asked for their input into a review of the Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) scheme as part of...

Fire sweep thorough stables in Stanford-le-Hope

ESSEX Firefighters were called to reports of a fire involving a stable building in Stanford-Le-Hope this evening. Control teams received almost 70 calls to the...

AGE UK welcomes £2k donation from Tilbury Amazon team

THE staff and volunteers at Age UK Essex have received a £2,000 donation from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Tilbury.  Age UK Essex has a...

Investigation after man seriously assaulted in Tilbury

ESSEX Police are appealing for information about an assault in Tilbury which has left a man with fractures to his face. It was reported the...

Football: Pre-season friendlies underway

THE borough's non-League got back into action yesterday (Saturday, 15 August) as pre-season friendlies got underway and at the end of the day the...

East Tilbury man fined for possession of martial arts weapon

AN EAST Tilbury man has been fined for possession of martial arts weapons and drink-driving. Paul Roff, aged 53, of Queen Mary Avenue, East Tilbury...

P&O Ferrymasters commences operations at DP World London Gateway

P&O Ferrymasters, one of the leading European providers of tailor-made transportation and logistics services, took occupation of the 231,000 sq ft (21,460 m²) distribution centre space on practical completion...

Football: Free podcasts for Harlow football clubs

A SERIES of free FA podcast recordings can be accessed by Essex clubs and leagues so they can receive valuable financial advice and tips. The...

Football: Grays Athletic announce pre-season friendlies

Blues Pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2020/21 Isthmian League North Division. 18/8 – A – Ware Town FC22/8 – H – Enfield Town24/8 – H...

Planning committee chair blasts members as they vote for controversial housing scheme that is set to land authority in hot water

THURROCK Council’s planning committee has stood by its decision to back a controversial housing development – even though their decision could land the authority...

Ashley Banjo Unveils 18CT Gold Peperami

THE popular brand Peperami have created the world's most expensive Peperami, valued at £1500. The item is a replica of the snack's original wrapper...

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