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Matalan Thurrock unveils major store refresh with grand reopening event

MATALAN is celebrating the reopening of its newly upgraded Thurrock store, following a major refurbishment as part of its continued investment in enhancing the...

Letter to the Editor – The hidden mental health impact of children’s healthcare

Dear Editor,  I would like to draw your readers' attention to a pressing matter. Every day, despite some of the best medical care available in the world via...

Hotspot patrols result in 353 arrests and cut violence

TARGETED patrols of 15 hotspots in towns and cities across Essex led to 353 arrests, a 13% reduction in anti-social behaviour (ASB) and an...

Reform landslide at Thurrock Council elections

THE results of Thurrock Council’s local election, held on Thursday 7 May 2026, have now been announced following the completion of the official count.  This year’s...

Prezzo Italian Lakeside stylish new look and half off food

PREZZO Italian Lakeside has officially reopened its doors with a stunning new look, a refreshed menu, and an exciting money off deal to boot....

c2c launches ‘take the train to the game’ to support Southend United fans travelling to Wembley

c2c has today launched 'take the train to the game', an initiative designed to ensure Southend United fans travelling to Wembley Stadium for the...

Living with personality disorder has given me strength and purpose to help others

HOLLY Deboo's life changed nearly four years ago when she decided her mental health condition was not going to beat her. Holly is one of...

Blue Diamond Garden Centres — Gold Medal winners at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 — are back and aiming high once again at this...

BLUE Diamond Garden Centres are delighted to return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year, following their outstanding success last year that saw...

Tilbury: Man arrested as stolen motorcycle recovered

A MAN has been arrested and a motorcycle recovered in Tilbury by Thurrock neighbourhood policing officers on patrol in the town. They conducted a search...

Marking National Deaf Awareness Week

THIS week (4-10 May) marks Deaf Awareness Week, which aims to raise awareness of deafness while celebrating the UK's deaf community. This year, the National...

Almost 4,000 hedgerow volunteers bring charity in touching distance of 100-mile centenary target

ALMOST 4,000 volunteers have brought the Campaign to Protect Rural England's Hedgerow Heroes project within touching distance of its target to plant or restore 100 miles of hedgerow to coincide...

Partial reopening of roads around Gallows Corner confirmed for this weekend

CERTAIN stretches of road around the long-closed Gallows Corner will finally reopen this weekend reports the Local Democracy Reporter. From Sunday (10th May), motorists will...

Former Essex Police officer sacked after being caught speeding 269 times

A FORMER Essex Police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct following an accelerated misconduct hearing on Thursday 30 April 2026. Former PC...

TfL Go – London’s official travel app – gets further updates to make getting around London even easier

TRANSPORT for London (TfL) has introduced even more features to the free TfL Go app, designed to provide mobile-friendly and accessible travel information to...

TipToe Stage School marked 40 years with dazzling ‘Legacies’ anniversary show

THURROCK'S TipToe Stage School pulled out all the stops for its 40th anniversary show, aptly titled "Legacies".  The event, held at the Towngate Theatre in...

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