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Fundraising football fun success

NEARLY 1000 people cheered and supported a local fundraising football competition last week raising money for an under-10’s football team.

Two men arrested in Aveley after police pursuit

ESSEX Police has arrested two men on suspicion of theft of a car, possession of drugs, going equipped to steal and handling stolen goods.

Port of Tilbury welcomes unique floating bulk terminal to new base on the Thames

EUREKA Shipping, part of SMT Shipping and the CSL Group, has based its multipurpose floating bulk terminal VESPER at The Port of Tilbury under a four year agreement with London Container Terminal and Cemineral.

Gateway Learning Community attempt Whigfield Saturday Night World Record

OVER 2000 pupils from the Gateway Learning Community gathered together to attempt breaking the World Record for the number of people dancing to the 90's ht record Saturday Night by Whigfield.

Large fire in South Ockendon fields

WE have received a report of a fire in the South Ockendon area.

Save The Elm Road Open Space campaign gathers pace

THE CAMPAIGN to save the Elm Road Open Space from being built on is gathering pace.

Another chance to benefit from Thurrock Soup

THURROCK residents are being invited to have their business ideas turned into reality thanks to another Thurrock Soup event.

Cancelled: Free family summer craft fun in Chadwell St Mary

A fun, free summer holiday craft workshop is being offered on Tuesday 7 August at Chadwell St Mary Library, Brentwood Road, RM16 4JP for families with children aged 5-12 years.

Thousands of children counselled for eating disorders driven by mental health and body image worries

THOUSANDS of children counselled for eating disorders driven by mental health and body image worries

Bridge Road in Grays sealed off by police after attack

AN AREA OF Bridge Road in Grays has been sealed off by the police.

Saturday Traffic and Travel: Long delays on M25

The M25 anti-clockwise between J28 - J27 is currently closed due to a serious collision. Essex Police are on scene with the East of England Ambulance service. Road users are asked to follow the "hollow square" diversion route.

Essex Chamber teams up with Police

ESSEX Chambers of Commerce have joined forces with Essex Police and the Essex Police Fire and Crime Commissioner to set up a business led board to work together to tackle crime against businesses across the county.

Stifford Clays man wanted over kidnapping claim

ESSEX Police would like to talk to James McAllister, 33, from Stifford Clays, following reports of false imprisonment, threatening behaviour, assault and coercive and controlling behaviour.

Chafford Hundred landlord fined over HMO breach

A LANDLORD has been fined £2,525 after failing to licence her property and providing inadequate living conditions for her tenants.

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