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Thurrock: Shoplifter arrested (thanks to sharp-eyed off-duty police officer) and jailed for 58 weeks

A PROLIFIC Grays shoplifter has been jailed for 58 weeks after admitting a string of thefts, including one on Christmas Day. Shellie Rustami, 31, stole...

Thurrock Council leader responds to Lower Thames Crossing news

THE LEADER of Thurrock Council has responded to the news that planning permission to Lower Thames Crossing has been approved. Councillor John Kent said: 'Thurrock...

£2 billion new investment to support biggest boost in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation say government

HELPING hard working families get safe and secure homes and kickstarting economic growth are driving the government’s agenda, as the Chancellor and Deputy Prime...

Thurrock Council approves 37 new homes in Grays

A DEVELOPMENT of 37 new homes has been given the go ahead by Thurrock Council reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The council has approved a...

Thurrock MP Jen Craft responds to news over Lower Thames Crossing

THURROCK MP Jen Craft has responded to news regarding her government giving planning permission for a new Lower Thames Crossing. Ms Craft said: "I am...

Man wanted after assault on London Road in Grays

ESSEX Police are appealing for any information that will help us identify a man we want to speak to in connection with an assault...

Lower Thames Crossing approved by government

THE largest road tunnel in the UK will be built after a £9 billion plan was approved by the government. The Lower Thames Crossing would...

Thurrock ward launches crafting afternoons for patients and families

A MENTAL health ward for older people has started crafting afternoons for patients and their loved ones to have fun and learn something new. Staff at...

Government tells councils in East of England to prove action on pothole plague to unlock £65m extra cash

THE public will now see exactly what’s being done to tackle potholes, as the Government will now require councils in the East of England...

Football: Blow for Tilbury as backers pull out of new stadium project

AFTER months of construction work and with construction of a new stand recently having breached the skyline, the backers of Tilbury FC's new stadium...

Thurrock organisation benefits from Violence and Vulnerability grant

YOUNG people in every district and borough across Essex are set to benefit from increased youth provision thanks to the Essex Violence and Vulnerability...

Appeal for teenage girls missing from south of county

ESSEX Police are looking for Kelsey McGough and Megan Smith, who are missing from the south of the county. The girls were last seen yesterday...

From Wallace & Gromit to Sonic the Hedgehog: Family fun awaits at Vue Thurrock this Easter break

THERE’S plenty to enjoy at Vue Thurrock this Easter break, from the family blockbusters to returning favourites specifically chosen with younger audiences in mind. Arriving...

East of England parents worry about what their children eat due to rising costs of fresh food

EVERY week, more than one in seven parents in the East of England (15%) must buy unhealthy food for their children because they can’t...

AI helping NHS staff be more skilled and flexible

AN app using AI with behavioural science has been successfully piloted at Essex hospitals and is now set to be expanded across the NHS. Called...

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