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Kind-hearted Grays resident sets up appeal after Blackshots pre-school vandalised

LITTLE Friends Pre-school on Blackshots Playing Fields was broken into during half term and was vandalised including the kids outdoor play equipment.

Thurrock Council announce scheme to help local businesses

DESIGNED to help businesses who have suffered increases in rate liability following revaluation, the scheme will assist local businesses who have been worst affected.

Thursday Traffic and Travel

A13 Stanford le Hope bypass – one lane blocked after a lorry jacknifed just after the A1014 The Manorway junction.

Serious Organised Crime Unit make arrests in Grays

SIX men and one teenage boy are in custody following an operation led by the Serious Organised Crime Unit today (Tuesday, February 20).

A13 set to be closed after sinkhole emerges

THE A13 will be closed tonight (Wednesday) for emergency repairs on a large pothole where the road has collapsed.

When Billy Graham came to Thurrock

US evangelist Billy Graham - one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century - has died aged 99.

Essex Police hit back at Thurrock Council over traveller encampment in South Ockendon

ESSEX Police has hit back at the leader of Thurrock Council after his criticism of their action over a traveller encampment in South Ockendon.

Hardie Park supporting Stanford-le-Hope scout Conner

FRIENDS of Hardie Park in Stanford-le-hope are supporting local Explorer Scout, Conner Martin, age 15 from Corringham who is fundraising to take part in the 2019 World Scout Jamboree.

Thurrock’s LGBT community to host special film night

MEMBERS of Thurrock’s NEW LGBT+ Community Forum are holding an event to mark LGBT+ History Month (this month-long event celebrates the history and achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in the United Kingdom).

Thurrock Council leader slams Police over lack of action on traveller camp in South Ockendon

THE CONSERVATIVE leader of Thurrock Council is set to make a formal complaint to Essex Police over their alleged "lack of action" in dealing with a traveller encampment in South Ockendon.

Man fined £7,000 for dumping waste in Stanford-le-Hope

A MAN has been ordered to pay more than £7,000 in fines, compensation and costs after he admitted leaving mixed commercial waste on land...

Aveley woman escapes jail after pleading guilty to animal cruelty

TWO women have been handed suspended sentences for keeping dogs and puppies in dire conditions at a puppy farm in Essex.

Jo Malone London signs up with intu after pop-up store success

ASPIRATIONAL beauty brand, Jo Malone London, has signed up with intu to open a 1,281 sq ft boutique at intu Lakeside following on from its pop-up store success.

Rise in number of child sex offences recorded by Essex Police

THE number of child sex offences recorded by Essex Police rose to 1,531 last year the NSPCC reveals today.

Tuesday Traffic and Travel

THE A2 in Kent is experiencing severe delays between the M2/A289 and the A227 due to a road traffic collision which has closed 3 lanes on the A2 between the B255 (near Darenth) and the M25/A282 (Dartford Crossing).

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