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Police investigate serious assault at pub in Grays

ESSEX Police are investigating an assault at a pub in Grays which left a man with injuries to his head. It was reported the victim,...

Man charged in connection with suspected bomb hoax at Thurrock Council

A MAN has been charged in connection with an investigation into a suspected bomb hoax in Grays earlier this week.

Police seek help as they bid to find missing Chafford Hundred girl

POLICE are appealing for help to find Tickayla Wilson, who is missing from her home in Chafford Hundred.

Consultation on council supported bus services

THURROCK Council will consult residents on the future of three bus services supported by a £452,000 subsidy from the council, following a Cabinet decision last night (Wednesday 13 July).

National Highways signals bold new approach to roadworks

PROLONGED disruption through roadworks will be reduced as part of new plans designed to ensure more reliable journeys on England’s busiest roads. 

Covid: 3m adults still unvaccinated in England

NEARLY three million adults in England have still not come forward for a Covid vaccine, data reveals.Experts say the figure includes some people who...

Thurrock Council to look into charging owners for abandoned shopping trollies

THURROCK Council is set to initiate the process to formally adopt powers to charge owners of abandoned shopping trollies for their collection from public land.

Outline plan approved for 75 homes on green belt in Chadwell St Mary

DEVELOPERS have been granted outline planning permission to build 75 homes on green belt land, two years after they were first approved. TSA SX Ltd...

Unhygienic butcher forced to pay out over £15,000

A BUTCHER who was found keeping meat in unsafe and unsanitary conditions has been forced to pay out over £15,000 in fines and costs after appearing at Basildon Magistrates Court on Tuesday 12 July.

C2C unveil its brand new Trainbow

C2C has unveiled its brand new 'Trainbow' today, demonstrating its continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, celebrating 50 years since the first UK Pride...

Man arrested following bomb hoax at Thurrock Council offices

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a suspected bomb hoax at Thurrock Council’s offices.

Appeal for woman missing from Chafford Hundred

ESSEX Police is appealing for the public’s help to find missing Owami Davies from Chafford Hundred. Omawi, 24 was last seen on the morning of Monday, 4 July and her friends and family are extremely concerned.

Councils advising people to take precautions as temperatures soar

COUNCILS are advising people to take precautions as the UK experiences soaring temperatures.

Special Hindu prayer service organised in Grays

COUNCILLOR Qaisar Abbas has organised a series of special religious prayer services for the local Hindu community. The first prayer service was held on Sunday, 9 July 2022 at the back hall of the Lightship cafe in Grays Beach Park and attended by a large number of local Hindu community members. The prayers were led by renowned religious and spiritual personality,  Ms Jyoti Ji.

Winners of Thurrock Education Awards announced

THE winners of the Thurrock Education Awards 2022 were announced at a special ceremony on Friday 8 July.

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