Sunday, June 21, 2026
HomeHeadlines

Headlines

Data from Essex police reveals where you’re likely to get caught speeding on the motorway

NEW research by Moneybarn has revealed which stretches of the motorway you're most likely to get fined for speeding in Essex, with the A282 trunk road, Dartford-Thurrock Crossing the most likely spot.

All Covid-19 travel restrictions removed in the UK

THE Government will remove the remaining restrictions on international travel for all passengers ahead of the Easter Holidays, the Transport Secretary announced today (Monday,...

Football weight loss programme kicks off in Thurrock

FOOTBALL weight loss programme that has helped UK men lose nearly 400,000 pounds of weight kicks off in Thurrock A six-a-side football programme that has already...

Thurrock Council’s joint garages operation continues

A JOINT operation to stamp out the illicit use of un-let council garages to store nuisance vehicles today saw a further 76 garages searched, this time in the South Ockendon and Aveley area.

South Essex College: Upskill or change career with a counselling course

SOUTH Essex College offers a variety of Counselling courses at its Southend campus for adults looking to upskill or change career.

Thurrock’s Mayor plants a tulip tree in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

THE Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Sue Shinnick, has planted a commemorative tulip tree today (Friday 11 March) to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Thurrock Council’s customer service wins top award

THURROCK Council's Customer Services has once again been recognised for their outstanding work in supporting residents, after recently being awarded the Customer Contact Association (CCA) Global Standard Version 7.

Disadvantaged pupils facing ‘epidemic’ of educational inequality

THE Government’s multi-million pound catch up programme risks failing pupils who need it the most, leaving them facing an “epidemic of educational inequality”. In...

Thurrock Conservatives fire starting pistol on council housing plans

THURROCK Conservatives unveiled further details of exciting new plans to regenerate the borough's Council stock during March's cabinet meeting.

Thurrock’s £300million boost from Freeport

THURROCK Council is set for a £300million spending spree on regeneration projects, thanks to the growing popularity of the Thames Freeport logistics park.

Thurrock gardeners urged to stay safe around electricity as they Spring back into action

UK Power Networks wants Essex gardeners to put safety first as many Spring into action and venture back outside at the end of Winter.

Number of runaway children in Thurrock soars

THE number of runaway children in care in Thurrock has risen by 84 per cent, latest figures show.

Thurrock-based arts organisation proud to announce involvement with The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant – highlighting key workers across the region

THURROCK-based arts organisation Kinetika and UK-based Jeanefer Jean-Charles & Associates will be presenting The Thank You Dance in the Pageant, which will take place on the 5th June to honour Her Majesty The Queen as the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee with 70 years of service.

Gruffalo Fun at Corringham Nursery Open Day

ORTU Corringham Primary School and Nursery held their first open day event on Saturday 26 February and welcomed children and their families to show what fun can be had at the Nursery.Knowing how important the day was, special guest –The Gruffalo -arrived to say hello and play with the children.

Community and faith meeting held in Grays

COUNCILLOR Qaisar Abbas and Assistant Secretary of Grays Mosque, Mr Joglur Rahman jointly organised a community meeting in Grays to discuss current and local issues. 

Hot Topics