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Letter to Editor: Concerns over ear wax services

Dear Editor, AS an audiologist, I am deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in ear wax services in England. Shockingly, more than eight million people...

New door-step collections in Thurrock are a convenient and eco-friendly way to boost recycling

NEW eco-friendly doorstep collections will help residents safely recycle clothes, small electrical items, toys, books and other bric-a-brac all from the comfort of their...

Former Stanford-le-Hope pub can stay as a nursery

A FORMER pub has been granted permission to continue operating as a nursery reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The Crooked Billet in Billet Lane, Stanford-le-Hope...

IMAX Film Fest arrives at Cineworld Festival Leisure Park

THE cinema, which is a visitor favourite at the Park, will be offering IMAX screen tickets for just £5 all day on Saturday 15th...

 Fearless teen’s abseil in thanks for 14 years of ‘incredible’ hospital care

A 14-year-old boy with a condition, so rare, that specialists have not found another person in the world with the same diagnosis, is taking...

Grays: Two jailed after violent incident

TWO men have been jailed for a combined 20 years for violent offences following a detailed investigation by our specialist detectives. In April 2023 we...

Thurrock Conservatives elect new leader and deputy leader

FOLLOWING the resignation of Andrew Jefferies as Conservative Group Leader and Leader of the Opposition on Thurrock Council, the Conservatives have announced Cllr George...

Team celebration kicks off 2025 at Amazon  

THE team from Amazon's fulfilment centre in Tilbury set the tone for a happy new year with a fire and ice themed party at...

Almost 1,000 people attempt to sue TFL for train station injuries

TRANSPORT for London (TFL) found itself fighting almost 1,000 personal injury claims because of accidents at their stations within a five-year period, according to...

Essex takes part in national firearms amnesty

DOZENS of blank firing guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were taken out of circulation across a month-long firearms amnesty supported by Essex...

Get ready for Annie JR at the Thameside Theatre

GET ready for a heartwarming and toe-tapping performance as Annie JR takes the stage at the Thameside Theatre this April! A perfect treat for...

Pylon £250 sweetener derided as ‘patronising’ 

CAMPAIGNERS have accused the Government of “patronising” Essex residents by offering them £250 to make up for huge pylons being built near their homes...

New ten year Local Development Order backs growth of London Gateway Logistics Park

THURROCK Council has approved a new 10-year Local Development Order (LDO) to enable continued expansion and job creation at DP World’s London Gateway Logistics...

67% of people in the East support intestacy law reform, shows Will Aid poll – now change could finally be coming

A WILL Aid poll has revealed 67% of people in the East of England believe the law of intestacy should be changed to offer...

Open Mic at the Arts Outburst in Grays

JOIN them on March 14th from 7:30pm at AOB Studios for another night of fun at our 18+ Open Mic night. FREE to perform...

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