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Chafford man who posed as celebrities jailed for on-line abuse of children

A PREDATOR who posed as celebrities to target girls online and persuade them to send nude pictures of themselves has been jailed.

Corringham murder: Police search for car in “targeted attack”

Detectives are seeking witnesses after a man was fatally stabbed. Police were contacted by the ambulance service shortly before 7.40pm yesterday, Wednesday, March 21,...

Two arrested in connection with violent burglaries in Aveley and Stanford-le-Hope

ESSEX are reissuing an appeal for information following three aggravated burglaries in the Thurrock district which officers believe may be linked.

Health: Thurrock woman Sarah organises march in London for Endometriosis.

EVERY year on the same day, marches all over the world take place to raise awareness for Endometriosis. This concept originated from a group...

The Hardie Park £20 Challenge: Shane gets all the way to Sweden!

LAST WEEK, we reported that the men behind Hardie Park had set themselves a challenge. How far could they get in 24 hours on...

Tilbury ferry hopes to be running soon

THE company running the Tilbury to Gravesend ferry service say they are hopeful of returning to service shortly after more than two weeks of inactivity. Jetstream Tours has suffered major problems with both the boats it uses on the route, meaning commuters have had to use a road replacement bus service.

British Chamber of Commerce launch “No More Not Spots” campaign in Thurrock

ON TUESDAY, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) launched its campaign for ‘No More Not Spots’, with the aim of ending not spots for voice coverage where UK phone users live, work, travel and play.

Murder investigation after man stabbed to death in Corringham

YT has a report of a police incident in Corringham.

Citizen Advice sessions in South Ockendon cease “due to cuts”

CITIZENS Advice Bureau will no longer be providing a surgery at the South Ockendon Centre due to funding cuts.

Zara and River Island plan major expansion at intu Lakeside

ZARA and River Island have announced major expansion plans at intu Lakeside as owner intu moves forward its multi-million-pound transformation of the centre.

Fourteen potential victims of slavery rescued from Biggin Lane in Tilbury

ESSEX Police worked with partners to safeguard 14 potential victims of modern slavery in Grays.

Carpetright issues profit warning amid high street gloom

THE gloom on the high street deepened on Wednesday as struggling Carpetright said it would close more stores reports The Guardian.

Aveley and Stanford-le-Hope residents robbed in own homes during frightening attacks

ESSEX Police is investigating two aggravated burglaries in Thurrock which they believe may be connected.

Hundreds flock to Thurrock’s Big Health Day

HUNDREDS of Thurrock residents flocked to the Thurrock Health Day at the Civic Hall.

Family friendly rave is coming to Orsett Hall

SET sail once again with the award winning, world famous Big Fish Little Fish family ravers and their shipmates Camp Bestival. As part of...

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