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Ward by Ward: Belhus

IT DOESN'T seem so long ago that this was a sea of UKIP purple. Back in 2014, UKIP won by 405 votes. Those days...

Man charged over death of man from Grays

A MAN has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Grays.

Ward by Ward: Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park

THERE are some councillors who just like being in their ward and serving their constituents. Tilbury Riverside councillor Clare Baldwin is such a councillor.

Police issue new image of man missing from West Thurrock

ESSEX Police are releasing a new photograph of Valentin Kachanov, as they continue our enquiries to find the 27-year-old, who was reported missing from West Thurrock.

South Ockendon man set to stand trial over escaping from police custody (and stealing handcuffs)

A SOUTH OCKENDON man is set to stand trial charged with escaping from police custody.

Grays death: Man arrested on suspicion of murder

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Grays.

Thurrock Museum announces tour winners

IRON Age minted coins, a clock and medal, and women’s war uniform have been named Thurrock’s favourite artefacts in a public vote.

Investigation following man’s death in Grays

ESSEX Police are investigating following the death of a man in Grays.

Tilbury man Charlie Earey jailed for ten years for stabbing teenager

A MAN has been jailed for ten years for stabbing a teenager in Tilbury.

Thurrock Council welcomes progress at old State Cinema site

PLANS to develop the site of the old State Cinema on George Street are taking a step forward this month, with remedial works on the building due to begin later in April.

MP Jackie Doyle-Price slams her partner’s own officers at Thurrock Council over Purfleet plans

THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price has slammed her own partner's department in a withering attack on regeneration plans for Purfleet.

Primary school admissions places see positive results

FIGURES released this week show that 95% of Thurrock children have been offered their first or second choice of primary school for the new September 2019 academic year.

Free ADHD training for local schools

Free ADHD training for local schools The ADHD Foundation will be hosting a free training course at the Beehive Centre in Grays on Friday 12...

Fire walk and Family Funday Festival in Basildon

UNFORTUNATELY, most of us will have some experience of mental ill health or even suicide, whether it’s personal experience or supporting a friend or loved one who is struggling.

St. Luke’s Hospice receives cracking Easter donation

CUSTOMERS and staff at the Fox and Hound pub in Orsett, Grays, have donated more than 400 Easter eggs for patients and families being supported by St. Luke's Hospice.

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