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C17 Gang: Carlito’s way is straight to jail

A GANG member who breached an injunction six times has been jailed for 20-weeks. Carlito Hall, 21, is a member of the so-called C17 gang...

Thurrock film-maker named ‘Fundraiser of the Year’ for Wales.

A 24-year-old film-maker, who has autism, has been named as 'Fundraiser of the Year' for Wales. Samuel Turner, from Carmarthenshire, has raised thousands for Cerebra...

Maritime employers needed to match with apprentices

Maritime employers needed to match with apprentices SOUTH Essex College is calling all maritime employers, have you thought about hiring an apprentice? Do you need...

Windrush: Tilbury bridge transformed to honour ‘pioneers’

A BRIDGE that many Windrush "pioneers" would have walked across as they arrived in the UK for the first time has been turned...

Grays councillor angry at on-going refuse collection problems

A GRAYS councillor has expressed his outrage regarding the "outrageous service" that the residents of Alma Court in Grays are receiving in regards to bin collections.

Police issue message of reassurance to parents, carers and guardians

OVER the last fortnight Essex Police has received a number of reports of people acting suspiciously around young people.

Festival Leisure Park awarded Visit England “We’re Good To Go” Accreditation

FESTIVAL Leisure Park, Basildon has recently been awarded the Visit England "We're Good To Go" industry standard and consumer mark, recognising businesses adhering to the respective Government and public health guidance around COVID-19.

Small midwife teams mean better care for mums

MORE women across mid and south Essex are now receiving care from the same small team of midwives before, during and after the birth of their child.

Letter to Editor: RNIB working with Mind

2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, and that is bound to have an impact on people’s mental health.

Grays man jailed for second time after victim dies years after brutal attack

A MAN, jailed five years ago for leaving a man brain damaged after beating him over a cigarette, has been found guilty of murder and jailed for life after his victim died from complications related to the attack.

Thurrock Labour leader wants more transparency over Brexit Lorry Park

A SENIOR Thurrock councillor has called for more transparency over plans which could see the government build a huge new lorry park in Thurrock. Cllr John Kent,

Thurrock Council hears praise for health work taking place in the borough

THURROCK Council and partners are doing an excellent job protecting the health and well-being of the borough’s residents. That was the claim by Cllr...

Morrisons creates over 1,000 new jobs to fulfil Amazon orders

MORRISONS is creating over 1,000 permanent jobs to fulfil orders for its services on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon Prime Now.

T100 Festival ends with a bang!

FROM Marseille, Bern, Kolkata and Valparaiso to Grays, East Tilbury, Tilbury and Purfleet-on-Thames, hundreds of people have been actively engaged in this year’s festival...

East of England Ambulance Service: Staff reported to police at ‘bullying’ trust, says CQC

THIRTEEN cases of sexual misconduct by staff have been reported to police at an ambulance service where bullying was "normalised", a health watchdog said.

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