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Essex Chief Constable hits back at claims force has been too soft on oil protestors

THE CHIEF Constable of Essex has responded to criticism that Essex Police have been too soft on climate protestors.

Labour leader issues response to news that Thurrock Council leader has resigned

THE Thurrock Labour leader has responded to the news that the Conservative leader of Thurrock Council has resigned.

Orsett Heath Academy will not be taking an intake for September 2023

PARENTS and families in Grays have been stunned to learn that plans to have the new Orsett Heath Academy fully open in September 2023 will not happen.

Essex County Council appointed by government to inspect finances at Thurrock Council

ESSEX County Council appointed by Secretary of State to undertake intervention and best value inspection at Thurrock Council Essex County Council has been asked by...

Orsett Show’s Got Talent to showcase the best of what Thurrock has to offer

ORSETT Show’s Got Talent will be showcasing the best of what Thurrock has to offer tomorrow (Saturday 3rd September) – but who will be...

Thurrock Council leader Rob Gledhill resigns

THE Tory leader of Thurrock Council has announced his resignation. Cllr Rob Gledhill said: "Whilst I welcome this news and the support from Her Majesty's...

New silos commissioned at grain terminal in Tilbury

TWO years after a major fire at the site, the Port of Tilbury's grain terminal has completed major construction works with the commissioning of...

Grays site bought for £50 million to deliver logistics development

A JOINT venture (JV) has acquired Titan Industrial Estate on Hogg Lane in Grays for £50m to speculatively build 430,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics and industrial space.

Pubs warn of closure as energy bills face 300% rise

PUBS across the UK will be forced to close due to energy costs soaring by as much as 300%, brewery bosses warned reports the BBC.

Colchester-based autism charity boosted by Amazon in Tilbury

AUTISM Anglia is an independent charity that provides care, support & education to autistic children, adults, and their families in East Anglia.

Secondary school admissions open Thursday September 1st

THE next round of applications for secondary school places in Thurrock opens on Thursday 1 September 2022.

Daily editor slams Essex Police after newspapers fail to arrive on patch

AN editor has demanded answers after police and council chiefs blocked copies of a regional daily from arriving on its patch reports HoldtheFrontPage.

Eight further arrests made over oil protests in Thurrock

STATEMENTS From Essex Police: "We were called at around 8pm yesterday (28 August) following reports of a group of people obstructing the road and an oil tanker.

Beauty and the Beast: Youngsters’ chance to join pantomime cast at the Thameside

AUDITIONS for youngsters who could become part of the cast of this year's pantomime at the Thameside Theatre will be held early next month.

Police appeal after serious assault in Grays

OFFICERS were called to Dock Road to reports that two people had been in collision with a vehicle at around 11.30pm on Thursday 25 August. 

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