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Concerns as diggers start at site for 102 homes on Moore Avenue in Grays

PLANS for a 102-home estate were deferred by councillors over concerns about the availability of GPs – but that hasn’t stopped diggers starting work at the site.

Police Commissioner grilled at tough meeting in Grays

By Katie Sewell THE Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst, spoke at the Thurrock Public Meeting this evening (11 September) at The Beehive...

Wednesday Traffic and Travel

Clockwise on the distributor between J30 and J31 near Dartford 1 lane is closed due to emergency carriageway repairs.

Essex Police use powers to remove travellers from South Ockendon site

A VERY large traveller incursion of more than 26 vehicles was moved on from land in Danbury Crescent, South Ockendon, less than 36 hours after they arrived. Thurrock Council took action, working with partners in Essex Police to ensure they left the site as quickly as possible.

Two sought after theft from BP Garage on A13 near Orsett

ESSEX Police are looking to talk to these men about theft of alcohol and food from a shop in Orsett.

Former leader and deputy leader of Thurrock Ukip quit to join Tories

Thurrock Independents Announce Departure Of Former Councillors, Graham Snell and Roy Jones THE FORMER leader and deputy leader of Thurrock Ukip and then the Thurrock...

The Thurrock and South Ockendon Property Blog

WHEN owning a home or buy-to-let property in South Ockendon and Thurrock areas, it’s often easy to ignore the regional and national picture when it comes to property.

Corringham bikers caught by police

ESSEX Police no longer want to talk to motorists in connection with anti-social riding in Corringham on Sunday, August 19. A police spokesperson said: "We...

Large amount of cannabis found in Grays tower block

A QUANTITY of cannabis has been found in a tower block in Grays. YT understands that the fire service were called to a sprinkler activation...

The Grays Lives Project: Eddie Clampin: Para athlete

In the last five years, Eddie has been racing in competitions ranging from 10 kilometres to the full marathon.

9/11: Tribute to Thurrock man who died in New York terrorist attack

IN A FAR corner of a cemetery in Chadwell St Mary lies the grave of Neil Robin Wright. The 30-year-old options broker from Tilbury, died...

Woodside Academy praised by Ofsted (despite turning up on sports day)

IN the very last week of the summer term busy staff at Woodside Academy, were just preparing for the afternoon and evening performances of...

Stanford/Corringham and Tilbury Community First Responders presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service on Wednesday (5th September).

A GROUP of life-saving volunteers have received a prestigious award to recognise the work they do in the Essex community.

Large traveller encampment take over field near Culver Centre in South Ockendon

THERE are reports since Saturday night that a group of up to fifty vehicles has taken over the old Culver Centre on Daiglen Drive.

Woman in hospital with serious injuries after car flips over in Grays

THE emergency services have been in attendance in West Thurrock after road traffic incident.

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