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Chafford Hundred man fined over state of garden

A 43 year old Chafford Hundred man has been ordered to pay nearly £1,500 after allowing his garden to become such a mess it could harbour vermin.

Man with links to Grays and Purfleet wanted over drugs offences

ESSEX Police are appealing for information to find Samuel Opeyemi-Akerele, who they want to speak to in connection with drugs offences.

Mayor of Thurrock leads ceremony for Commonwealth Day

DOZENS of people joined the Mayor of Thurrock and Leader of the Council outside the Civic Offices in Grays on Monday (13 March) to celebrate Commonwealth Day.

Company taken to court over litter in Star Park Park in Stanford-le-Hope

THE OWNERS of the Star Car Park in Stanford-le-Hope have been taken to court over an alleged failure to keep the area free of rubbish.

Nollyfest is back for Easter at the Thameside Theatre

A family film for the whole community Nollyfest supported by Thameside Theatre is working with Thurrock African Group (TAG) to organize Thurrock African...

On Your Bike! intu Lakeside Specsavers makes a massive spin for Red Nose Day

SPOKE-TACULAR staff at a local intu Lakeside business are getting geared up to complete a mega 268-mile virtual bike ride in exchange for donations...

Beauty by Zara in Grays taken to court by Thurrock Council

A GRAYS beauty shop has been taken to court by Thurrock Council for a number of charges including allegedly selling products which contained mercury.

Come and celebrate 50 years of the Thurrock Gang Show!

THURROCK'S Thameside Theatre will once again play host to the Thurrock Scout & Guide Gang Show as they present their annual variety show next month. Stride On 2017 is a celebration of 50 Years and 50 Shows,

Update: Missing Grays girl now found after police appeal

ESSEX Police are appealing for the public’s help to find Amy Lewis, 17, who is missing from Grays.

Council recommend major design for Thurrock

A MAJOR document containing some of the major planning applications for Thurrock was recommended by Thurrock Council on Wednesday night (March 8th). The document stretched...

Ormiston Park Academy wins top prize for robotics design

Ormiston Park Academy wins top prize for robotics design ON Thursday 23 February, Ormiston Park Academy’s Robotics Challenge Team competed in the London...

Thurrock residents warned over Storm Doris scamsters

THURROCK residents are being warned to watch out for doorstep salespeople offering to repair damage caused by Storm Doris, who may be a victim to poor workmanship, scams or other crimes.

Thurrock Labour slam Tory Government’s Spring Budget.

LEE Watson, Vice Chair of the local Party, said “This Budget shows two things: You can’t trust the Tories on their tax promises and they are refusing to deal with the crisis in the NHS.

Say Ciao to Thurrock’s Anne-Marie’s new single

JUST like buses...Thurrock superstar, Anne-Marie Henderson continues her ascent to global superstardom with her latest single "Ciao-Adios".

Best Behaviour: Thurrock’s X Factor winner Louisa Johnson releases new single

THURROCK'S X-Factor winner, Louisa Johnson has released her latest single. The 19-year-old, who won The X Factor in 2015, is yet to release her first...

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