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Lee Balkwell Case: Essex Police Statement

Temporary Detective Chief Superintendent Lee Catling of the Kent and Essex Joint Serious and Organised Crime Directorate will lead a joint Essex and Kent police team to complete and conclude the investigative work recommended by the review conducted by West Midlands Police.

Driver Critical After Orsett Cock Crash

The incident happened at about 1.30am on a slip road from the London-bound carriageway to the Orsett Cock services when a red Ford Transit van collided with railings and a sign. No other vehicles were involved.

Sharon McGovern: Afraid: Not Afraid: Part 1

Sharon's story is remarkable. Tragically, the abuse is commonplace but it is the manner of her survival, her fortitude and her strength to now help and guide others that is a key part of her story.

MP Tackles Green Belt Building

Eric Pickles approved Colonnade Land's application to build 299 residential units at Bata Field in East Tilbury, Thurrock, on the advice of his inspector, despite opposition from Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation and Thurrock Council.

Cliff Back at Thurrock

This is Cliff’s third spell with Thurrock having made 121 appearances and scoring 48 goals on his previous two spells. One of those goals was the classic against Luton Town in the FA Cup first round replay on 18th Nov 2003 which Luton won 3-1.

St Thomas’s Fete Tomorrow

There are a number of shows including a Dog Flyballing display, Irish Dancing, and Dancing from Raggamuffins Dance Company. The School Choir and Boy’s vocal Group will sing. There will also be a Rugby and Football display by Thurrock Rugby Club and First Kick Football ltd.

Fire in Channel Tunnel in Thurrock

Essex and Kent firefighters are working together to trace the cause of smoke in the Channel Tunnel rail link. Both services have committed crews in breathing apparatus into the tunnel after being alerted by a Eurostar train driver of an apparent track side fire.

Thurrock Council TV…Live From Chelmsford!

Tens of thousands on media consultants. Result: One expensive video made in South Woodham Ferrers.

Hammers Hit By Injury Blow

The England International aggravated his longstanding knee problem early in the meeting and has flown out to see a specialist in Poland to have a new brace fitted in the hope of returning to action quickly.

Olympian Ben Challenger in Thurrock

Olympic High Jumper Ben Challenger joined students from Treetops and Beacon Hill school for an afternoon learning all about the events that make athletics the centrepiece of the Olympics.

Ormiston Athletes: Quality Not Quantity

IT MUST be hard being the smallest team at the Thurrock Track and Field Champs. Not necessarily says the PE Dept at Ormiston Park as they have some quality athletes in their squad.

Future Of Grays In Doubt As Appeal Fails

We will take a couple of days to think things through. We do have the option of a place in the Essex Senior League but we appear to be limited to where we could play and that presents difficulties for our fans. We will try and consult with them as well about what they want us to do. It’s a very sad day for Grays Athletic and for football.”

From Chafford To Berlin With Style

CHAFFORD Hundred School are so this year! Models from the school went to Berlin last month to take part in a fashion show that used only recycled materials.

Somers Heath Fete

EVERY fete has it's unique selling point or in more subtler terms, something distinctive. Somers Heath in South Ockendon decided to get a Beauty Queen to open their fete. Miss Galaxy 2010 Hayley Mac is coming to the end of her year and jets off to Detroit this week. Before she did so, Hayley opened the fete.

CCTV Released Following Rape Near Grays Park

The attack happened between 2am and 3am in an alleyway near to Grays Town Park, off Orsett Road, Grays. Anyone with information should call Essex Police on 0300 333 4444.

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