Saturday, June 27, 2026
HomeHeadlines

Headlines

Ward by Ward: West Thurrock and South Stifford

THIS is once again one of those wards act has plenty to get its teeth into and a ward that has changed so much...

Tory council candidate slammed over “Covid hero” election leaflet

A THURROCK Council election candidate has conceded he has been left embarrassed by his own party’s election material – which hailed him as ‘a Covid hero’.

Toy supplier fined over dangerous goods

A THURROCK based company and its director have been forced to pay out more than £4,100 after they failed to follow advice to ensure that imported toys met proper safety standards and did not pose a danger to children.

Olympic sprinter visits Ormiston Park Academy

ON a bright but very cold morning Ormiston Park Academy were very lucky to host the British Athletics ‘Street 2 Stadium’ event.

East Tilbury: Man dies after concerns raised for his welfare

EMERGENCY services, including Essex Police and ambulance crews, were spotted at an East Tilbury housing estate earlier this morning (April 20).

Ward by ward: Belhus: Can Amin beat the Independents?

THIS is an interesting ward and this is an interesting three horse race. It has had UKIP councillors and Thurrock Independent, Graham Hamilton is a...

Low-deposit mortgage scheme launched

HIGH Street lenders are now starting to offer mortgages to borrowers offering a deposit of just 5% under a new government guarantee scheme reports the BBC.

Date set for inquest into death of Mick Norcross

A DATE has been confirmed for the full inquest into the death of TV star and businessman Mick Norcross.

Callous vandals target play area in East Tilbury

CALLOUS vandals have targeted a play area by setting a children's slide on fire. Thurrock Council has branded the behaviour an "appalling act of destruction"...

Fire in cottage on Broadway in Grays

FIRE Crews were called to a fire in a cottage on Broadway in Grays after a passerby noticed smoke coming from the property.

Man convicted of child sex offences in Tilbury in landmark case

A MAN has been convicted of a series of child sex offences in a landmark case where we used new measures to better support...

High court judge questions integrity of businessman behind multi-million pound council deals

THERE are fresh questions over a businessman who raised hundreds of millions of pounds from local authorities after a high court judge raised doubts over his integrity and ruled that a prospectus issued to raise some of that money contained “clear untruths.”

Aveley FC to host Community Fun Day Classic Car Show

AVELEY FC to host Community Fun Day Classic Car Show

Support the Acorn Fund challenge and help local charities

A GOLDEN opportunity is available to people in Essex, to take part in a matched-funding challenge aimed at raising a total of £750,000, that will increase the amount of vital support to local community groups and charities.

Household waste drop off points set up in Thurrock amid strike action

TEMPORARY household waste drop-off points will be made available across Thurrock for residents to dispose of any waste not collected during the strike action.

Hot Topics