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CCTV appeal following assault on train near Stanford-le-Hope

DO you recognise these people? Detectives investigating a report of a serious assault are today releasing these images in connection. At around 11.50pm on Saturday...

Extend Child Benefit for your teen by 31 August

PARENTS have less than two weeks to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) their 16-19 year-old is continuing education or training, or their Child...

Nepalese community celebrates unveiling of monument and memorial for Gurkhas

THERE was a large turn-out this morning (Sunday, 18 August) at Purfleet-on-Thames Heritage and Military centre, wtih civic dignitaries and community represenatives in force.  As...

Chadwell St Mary: Neighbour’s alertness and heroic effort saved woman after fire

A WOMAN in her 80s living in a sheltered housing complex was saved by her neighbour after he heard her smoke alarm going off. The...

New junction to ease residential traffic completed at port

THIS past weekend CLdN opened the new access gate to its London terminal in Purfleet. This two-year, multimillion-pound project significantly improves access to the terminal...

Council welcomes successful prosecution for Festival Wakeboard Park Company after serious accident

BASILDON Council has welcomed the news that local firm, JVP Leisure Ltd, has been successfully prosecuted following an investigation led by the council's environmental...

South Asian heritage is celebrated at Thurrock event

MEMBERS of Thurrock's South Asian community enjoyed a celebration event recognising cultural and heritage links. It took place at Grays Community Hall on Maidstone Road...

GPs at ‘breaking point’ say they must cap appointments – but could it harm patients?

GPs in England have launched a work-to-rule action in a dispute with the government over what they say is a lack of funding. It...

Victims of ‘rogue-traders’ awarded over £50,000 in compensation

VICTIMS who were de-frauded by two rogue traders will be paid back over £50,000 in compensation following a meticulous investigation by our Proceeds of...

Essex Police appeal for girl missing from Aveley

POLICE are appealing for the public's help to find Neriah- Diamond Muasi, 15 who is missing from Aveley. Officers are carrying out multiple enquiries to...

Thurrock Yacht club members damned by judge for turning blind eye to historic sex abuse on its premises

FORMER senior members of Thurrock's prestigious yacht club, including a previous Commodore, stand accused of ignoring and covering up child sex abuse which happened...

Celebrations after Thameside Theatre given extension

CAMPAIGNERS hoping to secure the future of Thurrock's Thameside complex, which includes the borough's theatre, museum and Grays library, have been celebrating after learning...

Thurrock Council launches High Court legal action to recover multi-million pound investment funds

THURROCK Council has launched a High Court lawsuit against businessman Liam Kavanagh and investment company Rockfire Capital Ltd to recover misappropriated investment funds. Court papers,...

Thousands of rail fare prosecutions set to be quashed

AS many as 74,000 prosecutions for rail fare evasion in England and Wales are set to be quashed following a landmark ruling reports the...

Mayor joins in tribute to pharmacist who has given 40 years of service to community

THURROCK'S mayor, Cllr Kairen Raper, was part of a celebration today (Tuesday, 13 August) which marked a pharmacist's 40 years of service to the...

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