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Plans revealed to cut A and E services for Thurrock residents

PLANS have been put forward to cut hospital services in two-thirds of England, a BBC analysis shows.

Essex Police are looking for Harry

ESSEX Police are appealing for information to help find a man from Grays who is wanted for both failing to answer police bail and failing to appear at court.

Exhibition and Events showcase Thurrock heritage

SUPPORTED by the Heritage Lottery Fund and organised by Thurrock Council’s Museum Volunteers, this event recognises and celebrates the vital role of the Kynoch Explosives Factory during the Great War.

Tilbury housing project Gloriana returns to the planning committee

A TROUBLED Thurrock Council housing project returns to the planning committee on Thursday (Feb 23rd).

Thousands stolen in early morning robbery at Paddy Power in Grays

POLICE were called to reports of a robbery at the Paddy Power betting shop in High Street, Grays at around 8.10am today (Sunday, February 19).

Advice on vitamins for patients with bowel disease

A senior dietitian at Basildon University Hospital will give expert advice on achieving the right intake of vitamins and minerals at an information event for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Roadworks in Thurrock: Mon Feb 20th to Sun Feb 27th

A LIST of roadworks in and around Thurrock for the week beginning Monday February 20th. M25 junction 31 Lakeside, Essex: technology installation Work to maintain safety...

Grays teenager whose motorbike crash left another with life-changing injuries and also crashed a Land Rover escapes jail

A GRAYS teenager who caused a motorbike crash that left another youth with serious injuries and also stole a Land Rover which ploughed into another driver has escaped jail.

Mayor holds celebration for Thurrock Scouts

THE 22 young people each received a framed certificate, gold medallion and lapel pin from the Jack Petchey Foundation to recognise their outstanding achievement.

Teenager pleads guilty to bringing knife into Hathaway Academy

A TEENAGER has pled guilty to being in possession of a knife in a school in Grays. The sixteen-year-old, who cannot be named for legal...

Talk on Tilbury’s association with Gravesend railway

FASCINATING TALK on Tilbury's association with Gravesend railways.

Orsett’s Wildlife Hospital receives a £300 donation from the Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund.

SOUTH Essex Wildlife Hospital, based in Orsett, is celebrating after receiving a £300 donation from the GALAXY Hot Chocolate Fund.

Vast majority of hate crime victims in Thurrock are British

THE vast majority of victims of hate crimes in Thurrock are British according to Essex Police figures.

Four cars set on fire in Grays

ESSEX Police officers are appealing for information after four incidents of arson were reported on vehicles in and around Grays town centre in the early hours of Saturday February 11.

Have your say on the NHS in Thurrock

THURROCK Clinical Commissioning Group is working with Healthwatch Thurrock and the Essex Success Regime to host an event for the public to drop-in and hear about proposed changes to the three local hospitals.

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