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Teenager caged for two years after stabbing in Grays

A teenager has been sentenced to two years and six months in youth detention for stabbing a man who refused to hand over his...

Mayor of Thurrock sends her condolences to Manchester

THURROCK Council today (Tuesday 23 May) lowered its flags outside the Civic Offices in Grays as a mark of respect and act of solidarity with the people of Manchester after the horrific attack last night.

Driver arrested after car chase through Grays

POLICE Officers attempted to stop a vehicle in Masefield Avenue, Borehamwood, at 9.35pm on Monday (May 22). The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued.

Care service providing help to over a hundred Thurrock residents branded “Inadequate”

A CARE service providing help and support to over a hundred Thurrock residents has been rated as "Inadequate" by a health watchdog.

Review: Thurrock Choral Society at the Thameside

THURROCK Choral Society and their Musical Director Crispin Lewis were on terrific form for their latest concert, given recently at Thameside Primary School, Grays.

Tilbury man sought over multiple offences

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man wanted for seven separate offences.

Patrols stepped up after Manchester terrorist attack

British Transport Police Essex has informed commuters that they will be stepping up patrol. The Met Police have also stated that there will be more officers on patrols on the streets of London.

GE17: Interview with Green Party candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock

SOUTH Basildon and East Thurrock has a Green Party candidate. Simeon Harman is a local man who is taking the first steps in the road to being elected.

The Elves and the Shoemaker are coming to the Thameside Theatre

Go on a high jinks journey of joy and rediscovery of the past in their family show The Elves and the Shoemaker. Geoff is a loveable but forgetful retired shoemaker who is visited by two magical elf friends.

GE17: Don’t forget to register to vote

THE general election is just over two weeks away and the clock is ticking on registering to vote.

Dementia Tax storm: “Theresa May is taking older people for fools” says Thurrock Labour’s John Kent

“I urge any Thurrock pensioners that are fortunate enough to get a chance to question Jackie Doyle-Price, or other people wearing blue rosettes, to make sure they take that opportunity.

Model Search is coming back to Grays Shopping Centre.

Model Search is coming back to Grays Shopping Centre. Grays Shopping Centre is running a modelling competition in the shopping centre. This is a national...

Thurrock Local History Society: The Tilbury Fort

Thurrock Local History Society 19 May 2017 The History of Tilbury Fort by Kevin Diver For our last lecture of the season local historian Kevin Diver...

More reports of theft after residents use cash machine in Grays

YT has received further reports of criminal activity at a cash machine in Grays. On Friday April 14th, there was a report of suspicious activity (see story below).

Herringham Carmen and get a touch of Opera

HERRINGHAM Primary Academy have been working alongside the Royal Opera House to recreate the operatic sounds of Carmen. After weeks of rehearsals, children from Year 4 were ready to perform ‘Toreador’

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