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Gateway Academy students celebrate Inter-Faith Week

GATEWAY Academy students took part in ‘Inter Faith Week’ recently, with a variety of activities held both within and outside of school. Inter Faith...

Large increase in drink-drivers arrested in Essex over Christmas

A TOTAL of 190 people were arrested as part of Essex Police’s Christmas crack down on drink or drug driving.

Thurrock road closure times: Monday Jan 9th to Sunday Jan 15th

ALL your traffic and travel in and around Thurrock for Friday January 6th, 2016.

Get into exercise down at RSPB in Purfleet

RUN, Climb, Cycle ... we have something for everyone here at Rainham Marshes nature reserve. All of our activities are suitable for all ages and abilities. RSPB Rainham Marshes is a fantastic nature reserve in Purfleet

Abandoned or under siege: What on earth is going on in East Tilbury?

EARLIER this week, an East Tilbury resident spoke to YT. We were actually discussing health provision in the area but at the end of...

Thurrock Council issue statement on East Tilbury library

THURROCK Council is aware of a fire at East Tilbury library in the early hours of Friday morning (6 January).

Fears “priceless” Bata Collection could have been destroyed in arson attack at East Tilbury library

THERE are fears that the world-renowned Bata collection at the East Tilbury library could have been destroyed as a consequence of the arson attack on East Tilbury library this morning.

Arson attack on East Tilbury library

NO INJURIES but concerns precious Bata Collection could have been destroyed in fire.

Thurrock-based SERICC pay tribute to sexual assault campaigner Jill Saward

SOUTH ESSEX Rape and Incest Crisis Centre (SERICC) has paid tribute to sexual assault campaigner, Jill Saward who passed away today (Thursday).

Petrol prices continue to surge in and around Thurrock

AS we enter the new year, petrol prices in and around the borough continue to rise. Here is a list of the best prices available. More...

New Year, Old Problem as another massive fly-tip blights Thurrock

THE perception of Thurrock as the dumping ground of Essex seems set to continue into 2017 with the discovery of another large tip overnight.

Is Thurrock Council set to take over East Tilbury Medical Centre?

THURROCK Council may be set to save the day for East Tilbury residents by "buying" a medical centre that is ear-marked for closure.

Three trapped in road smash in Orsett

FIRE Crews were called to a road traffic collision involving one car which had ended up on its side in a field.

intu Lakeside staff raise over £28,000 for chosen charity Brainwave

AT the start of 2016, intu Lakeside named Brainwave as its charity of the year and pledged to raise £25,000 for the organisation. Since then, intu Lakeside’s generous staff and customers

Daughter takes legal action against Merrie Loots Farm Residential Home after mother’s death

A DAUGHTER of a woman with dementia who died just weeks after being told to leave her care home in Linford near East Tilbury...

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