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Grays flats plan rejected by councillors on planning committee

THURROCK councillors have refused a plan to demolish shops in Grays to make way for seven new flats reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Thurrock’s planning...

Thurrock Council given permission to fly Pride and Srebrenica flags

THURROCK Council has been given permission to fly a pride flag from the Town Hall along with a commemorative Srebrenica flag, despite objections from...

Thurrock triumph in first tournament for children who have experienced care

A TEAM from Thurrock emerged successful from the first ever Eastern Region Football Tournament for care experienced young people (aged 14 to 25). The tournament,...

Extend your teens Child Benefit online

WITH GCSE results due this week HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents who know their teenager’s plans in September to extend their...

VJ Day80: Far East heroes remembered at annual Thurrock service

THE Fallen and those who served in the Far East campaigns in the Second World War were remembered at a service in Thurrock reports...

Two men plead to violent disorder charges at Bell Hotel in Epping

TWO men have admitted committing violent disorder as our officers tried to facilitate a peaceful protest in Epping in July. Dean Smith and Stuart Williams...

Every second counts: The three words that could save lives

EMERGENCIES can happen anywhere – from a quiet village green to the middle of a vast open field – and knowing exactly where you...

Chadwell St Mary: Three charged with robbery

OFFICERS in Thurrock have secured charges against three people as part of an investigation into a robbery in Chadwell St Mary. It was reported a...

Keeping Essex roads safe: A week of positive police engagement and enforcement

LAST week, Essex Police have been out across the county as part of a collaborative road safety initiative, focusing on speed enforcement and community engagement with the aim...

Thurrock’s Neighbourhood Policing team secure shoplifting charges

THURROCK'S Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured multiple charges against a man as part of an investigation into thefts from shops. Thomas Larke was arrested following...

Last Chance to Sign Up for c2c’s Ultra Marathon – One Month to Go!

THERE'S still time to sign up for c2c Railway's 2025 Ultra Marathon next month, which is this year raising vital funds for Southend-based children's...

Essex Fire Service marks 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service joined forces with military and community leaders at a public ceremony in Castle Park, Colchester, on Friday 15...

Trust recognised for quality of preceptorship programme

ESSEX Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) has been recognised for the quality of its support programme for allied health professionals (AHPs) joining the...

Essex Thames Gateway expected to see surge in home moves following rate cut

FOLLOWING the Bank of England's announcement that the base rate will reduce from 4.25% to 4%, new data from AnyVan, a nationwide removals company, reveals...

Supportive therapies team celebrates ‘Community Partnership of the Year’ Award

HAVENS Hospices' Supportive Therapies Team has been recognised with the 'Community Partnership of the Year' award from Southend Adult Community College, celebrating the team's...

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