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Three from Grays in court over robberies in Brentwood

THREE people are to appear in court in connection with a series of robberies in Brentwood on Sunday, June 10.

Thurrock Labour slam “unbelievable arrogance” of rugby field sell-off

Thurrock Labour slam “unbelievable arrogance” of rugby field sell-off THURROCK Labour Leader Oliver Gerrish has branded the decision to press on with the sale of...

Praise for St Luke’s Hospice in Carers Week

HUSBAND and wife Jo and Steve Drury, live in Grays: Jo and has been looking after Steve since he was diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) in 2014. During Carer’s Week (11 – 17 June) Jo is keen to let other Carers who may be struggling to cope know about how the Hospice has helped her in her caring role.

South Essex College to merge with Prospects College

AN FE college incorporated in 2014 has found a merger partner, after the FE commissioner decreed it would no longer be sustainable as a...

Purfleet Pre-School rated as “Inadequate” by Ofsted

A PRE-SCHOOL in Purfleet has been rated as "Inadequate" after an inspection by Ofsted. The government watchdog visited A Star Pre-School at Riverview Terrace, Purfleet...

Letter to Editor: An appeal from a Cyprus Veteran: Are you related to Geoffrey John Tuffee?

I am searching for the family of the late :- Driver Geoffrey John TUFFEE is one of the 371 British Servicemen who died on active service during the four-year Cyprus Emergency April 1 1955 to April 18 1959, and whose name is among those remembered with honour on the British Cyprus Memorial.

It’s going to be great at the Friends of Tilbury Pioneer Summer Fete

A great family day out coming soon with a chance to win our £100 cash prize just for coming along! BIGGER and better than ever!...

Volunteers who support Thurrock Council services recognised by the Mayor

VOLUNTEERS in Thurrock were recognised this week at a special appreciation event hosted by the Mayor of Thurrock, Cllr Barbara Rice.

Five in court over road collision on The Manorway, Corringham where woman lost part of leg

FIVE men are due to appear at Basildon Magistrates’ Court later this month to be charged in connection with a serious collision in Corringham last year.

Thurrock women march in London at Suffragette celebrations

ON Sunday 10 June, 23 local artists from communities along the Lower Thames Estuary - Barking and Dagenham, Dartford, Gravesend, Thurrock and Southend - joined thousands of women celebrating 100 years of women in the UK having the vote.

Met Police raid house in Grays as part of operation to bust drug dealing gangs

A TOTAL of seven people suspected of being involved in a London gang that runs a ‘county line’ drug dealing network to Suffolk were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, 12 June in a series of Trident raids.

Little Thurrock residents win planning appeal: “Fight, if you think you are right”

RESIDENTS are celebrating after being told the planning inspectorate has ruled against a developer’s appeal to build a new housing estate in Little Thurrock.

Swifter justice to face drink drivers

DRINK drivers are to face swifter justice thanks to new roadside breathalyser technology that will allow police to gather on-the-spot proof.

Arrests after disturbance in Lodge Lane, Grays

OFFICERS are appealing for information after a disturbance that took place on Lodge Lane, Grays, yesterday afternoon.

Man jailed for six years over death of South Ockendon’s George Cunningham

A MAN has been jailed for six years for the manslaughter of a man who he assaulted, knocking him from his bicycle.

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