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M25’s first High Power Electric Superhub opens at Thurrock services

GRIDSERVE and Moto today unveil the latest High Power Electric Super Hub on the UK’s busiest motorway.

Lakeside murder investigation: Two more arrested

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Michael Ugwa at Lakeside have made two more arrests.

Bidders for Lower Thames Crossing work chosen before start of consultation 

NATIONAL Highways has come under fire for shortlisting bidders for a £2.3billion contract to the Lower Thames Crossing before a public consultation on the project.

Major 400kV power line planned to cross swathes of Essex countryside

RESIDENTS across Essex are being asked for their views on plans to build a new 400kV power line to transfer electricity across the countryside.

Local Elections 22: Who will win the seats in Thurrock?

WE thought we would have a go at predicting how the local elections might go in Thurrock.

Cory announces record year in 2021 Annual Report

CORY has published its 2021 Annual Report, which details its business strategy, operational performance, sustainability priorities, governance, and consolidated financial results.  In its 2021 operational...

Firefighters’ Memorial Day marked by firefighters

FIREFIGHTERS' Memorial Day has been marked with a minute's silence by firefighters around the country at midday today (4 May).

Tributes paid to man who died at Lakeside as man charged with murder

TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died following an assault at the Lakeside shopping centre as two people are charged in connection...

Two arrested over murder at Lakeside shopping centre

POLICE officers are questioning two people who have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Thurrock.

Queen of the Jungle announced as honorary graduation guest

UNIVERSITY Centre South Essex will honour a bestselling author, influential parent podcaster and Queen of the Jungle at their graduation ceremony in October.

Thames Estuary Growth Board joins forces to advance hydrogen agenda

THE Thames Estuary Growth Board, supported by Ikigai Capital, have formed a partnership with Cadent, SGN and National Grid Gas Transmission (NGGT) to investigate the development of hydrogen infrastructure in South East England.

Safety advice issued after kitchen fire in Grays

ESSEX Firefighters have issued safety advice following a kitchen fire in Little Thurrock, Grays, last night. Crews were called at 9.53pm to a kitchen fire...

Lakeside murder investigation: “Lakeside is safe and the public shouldn’t be afraid going there”

“LAKESIDE is safe and the public shouldn’t be afraid of going there” – that’s the message from Thurrock’s District Commander as detectives continue to investigate the murder of man there yesterday.

A13: Major milestone on the horizon

AT 5am on Monday 2 May, the A13 Road Widening Project will reach a major milestone, as the newly created third lane will open to traffic in both directions between the Stanford-le-Hope and Orsett junctions.

Appeal to Thurrock residents to provide loving home for guide dog puppies

SIGHT loss charity Guide Dogs has launched an appeal in Essex for volunteers who could provide a loving home to a guide dog puppy...

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