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Police appeal after “distinctive” necklace stolen from Stanford-le-Hope

OFFICERS investigating a burglary in which a distinctive necklace was taken, are asking for the public’s help. The burglary was reported to have taken place...

M25: Group who caused disruption and blocked road sentenced

THESE people did not need to get criminal records. "Their actions inconvenienced thousands of people and took up valuable police time; time which would...

Carpetright hit by cyber attack as hackers target company HQ in Purfleet

FLOORING chain Carpetright is the latest British business to be hit by a cyber attack affecting hundreds of customer orders reports the Daily Mail. Hackers...

Boost for Tilbury as British Ports Association owner backs Labour’s investment plans

LABOUR Leader Keir Starmer set out how Labour’s £1.8 billion investment in Britain’s port infrastructure will help crowd billions more of private sector investment...

RSPCA urges public to call for clear labelling on animal products

LAST month, the UK Government announced it was launching an eight-week consultation into clearer labels on how pork, chicken and eggs are produced in...

Grays Townswomen Guild gathered to celebrate 70th anniversary

MEMBERS of Grays Townswomen's Guild and guests came together this week to celebrate the group's 70th anniversary. The birthday was marked with a lunch at...

Hassenbrook Academy teacher up for top award

A TEACHER at Stanford-le-Hope's Hassenbrook Academy is in the running for a top award. Mrs Samantha Toman has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Teacher of...

Tilbury bridge featuring Windrush artwork closes

A BRIDGE with artwork to honour Windrush passengers who walked across it when they arrived in the UK in 1948 has been closed until...

Student midwife nominated for top award

A STUDENT midwife has been nominated for a prestigious national award, one of only ten from across the country. Jacqueline Gray, who is in the...

Ensignbus announces fare changes

THURROCK bus operator Ensignbus has announced changes to some of its fares from Saturday, 20 April. The Purfleet-based company says changes to some of the single...

Knife threat to staff member at Tilbury station

OFFICERS from British Transport Police are investigating an incident yesterday when a staff member at Tilbury station was threatened with a knife. A statement from...

Almost 300 Stonegate pubs face closure in east of England after company issues profit warning claim union

HUNDREDS of much loved pubs across East of England in serious danger of pulling their last pint, claims GMB Union Almost 300 Stonegate pubs across the East...

NHS Couch to 5K: Free fitness app surpasses seven million downloads and launches new feature

NHS Couch to 5K, the groundbreaking free fitness app from BBC Sport and the Department of Health and Social Care, has surpassed seven million...

Make sure your bike is safe as Earth Day approaches

EARTH Day takes place on Sunday 22nd of April. This day serves as a reminder of the urgent need for collective action to address...

Appeal for teenage girl missing from Chadwell St Mary

ESSEX Police are appealing for help to find Evelina Rimate who’s missing from her home in Chadwell St Mary.  The 15-year-old, pictured, is 5ft 5ins...

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