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Palmer’s College in Grays are helping towards raising money for NHS staff

USP College, which include the Palmer’s College campus in Thurrock, are raising money for the Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust to support the NHS heroes on the frontline of the battle against Covid-19.

St. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon are showing you how you can fundraise from home

ST. LUKE'S Hospice in Basildon have come up with ideas and tips for how the Thurrock community can help out and fundraise within the constraints of the lockdown.

Stifford Clays Primary School are shaking off the lockdown in their latest video

DESPITE the difficulties of the lockdown, it's clear Stifford Clays Primary School in Grays aren't letting it get them down in their latest video (see below).

Fire Service say ‘luckily resident had been awake’ after fire at Tilbury residence with no working smoke alarms

ESSEX Fire and Rescue Service are urging residents to test their smoke alarms after they were called to a house fire in the early hours of this morning.

Essex Police arrest man in connection with two knifepoint robberies in Basildon on Easter Sunday

A MAN has been arrested in connection with two knifepoint robberies in Basildon on Sunday 12 April.

Singer/ songwriter Paul Mayo shares video for song ‘Rainbows’ featuring pictures from Thurrock families

THURROCK singer/ songwriter Paul Mayo has shared his new song 'Rainbows', accompanied by a video featuring some fantastic rainbow pictures from families in the area.

Essex Police appeal for information after staff member is threatened at knifepoint in petrol station theft in Basildon

ESSEX Police are appealing for information following the theft of cash and e-cigarettes from a petrol station in Basildon this morning, Sunday 12 April.

Grays Athletic – a Non-League Story

UNIVERSITY media student Harry Pacey gives his take on Grays Athletic's story so far and what the future holds.

Pupils at Thurrock’s Treetops School say a huge thank you to the NHS

PUPILS at the Treetops School in Thurrock have said a huge thank you to staff at the NHS in their latest video.

Essex Police warn Thurrock of fraudsters selling fake medical products online

ESSEX Police say criminals are exploiting the coronavirus outbreak by preying on people's worries and concerns, by selling fake medical products online

East of England Ambulance Service join forces with British Army to ensure safety of people in Essex

EAST of England Ambulance Service have joined forced with the British Army to boost the number of frontline paramedics available to provide life-saving care for patients in Essex.

St. John’s Ambulance in Grays run four additional ambulances due to demands on NHS staff

ST. JOHN'S Ambulance in Grays ran four additional ambulances today (Friday 10th April) to help NHS staff.

Online support group set up for unpaid Thurrock carers

THURROCK Carers Service are to set up an online support group for unpaid carers in the area.

Keep the kids amused this Easter by colouring in Police dog Baloo

ESSEX Police are behind an initiative which hopes to help keep kids entertained during the COVID-19 lockdown, and at the same time allow children in Thurrock to pay tribute to the emergency services.

Thurrock health services this Easter

GP PRACTICES in Thurrock will be operating normal opening hours on Good Friday (10 April) and Easter Monday (13 April) for urgent consultation services.

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