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Local radio station wins prestigious award

GATEWAY 97.8 is the latest proud recipient of the prestigious Princess Royal Training Awards. The radio station, which celebrates its 10th birthday next month, triumphed...

Grays: Three arrested on suspicion of kidnap

ESSEX Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Grays earlier today, Friday 14 August. They were called shortly after 9.10am with concerns for...

New Victory Memorial leads Thurrock’s VJ Day commemorations

A NEW Thurrock Victory Memorial has been unveiled in Grays Town Park ahead of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) on Saturday 15 August. The...

High Court injunction granted on Buckles Lane green belt land

HIGH Court injunction granted on Buckles Lane green belt land Following a court hearing on Thursday 6 August 2020, Thurrock Council has successfully been granted...

One way system removed from Buckingham Hill Road

ONE-way system removed from Buckingham Hill Road Thurrock Council is removing the temporary one-way traffic system from Buckingham Hill Road, Butts Lane and Walton’s Hall...

Two weeks left to get unclaimed business grants

WITH just two weeks left for eligible local businesses to receive their government grant, Thurrock Council is urging any business which has not yet...

Essex Police probe death of man in Grays

ESSEX Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Grays. An Essex Police spokesperson said: "We were called to concerns...

Athletics: Tributes paid to Thurrock Harrier legend David Staines

DAVID Staines, Coach and founder member of Thurrock Harriers, died on Tuesday. David's health was declining over recent months and he died at home with...

Lower Thames Crossing design refinement consultation closes

HIGHWAYS England's latest consultation seeking views on refinements to the design of the Lower Thames Crossing ended last night.  The four-week consultation was seeking feedback on the...

Chafford Hundred 11-year-old virtually climbs Everest in support of local children’s hospice

A BOY from Chafford Hundred has raised over £500 for his local children's hospice by climbing his stairs at home to match the equivalent...

Thurrock politicians congratulate students on A-level results after challenging year

YEAR 13 students across Thurrock are receiving their A-level results this week. Published by the Department for Education on Thursday 13 August, the results...

Planters brighten up Grays Beach Park

VOLUNTEERS have been working hard to brighten up the area around the Lightship Cafe at Grays Beach Park. Led by local resident, Tricia Nicholls, new...

USP College celebrate student’s A-Level success

MORE students celebrating higher grades at USP College today despite Covid-19 challenges Students at USP College have plenty of reason to celebrate this morning after...

Four wanted after man assaulted and robbed at petrol station in Grays

ESSEX Police are appealing for information about a robbery in Grays after four men got into the victim’s car and assaulted him. The victim reported...

UK officially in recession for first time in 11 years

THE UK economy suffered its biggest slump on record between April and June as coronavirus lockdown measures pushed the country officially into recession reports...

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