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Man in court over theft from shop in Grays

A MAN will appear at court charged with theft from a shop. Simon Lawrence, 28, of Gresham Road, East Ham, will appear at Basildon Magistrates’...

Thousands more to train in future tech like AI as Government unveils over £1.1 billion package to skill-up UK

THOUSANDS more people across the UK will train and gain qualifications in future tech like artificial intelligence, and others that could transform areas like...

Boost for businesses as tariffs suspended on over a hundred products

ALL importers of the affected products could benefit from the suspension of tariffs on the likes of flowers, leather, fruit juices, and car parts,...

New health centre for checks and tests in Thurrock comes a step closer

New health centre for checks and tests in Thurrock comes a step closer 
The start of construction on a new diagnostics centre in Thurrock has...

40% of Thurrock’s children are obese says report

ALMOST 40 per cent of Year Six children in Thurrock are classed as obese, a report has revealed reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The report...

Dog started fire at local home by switching on hob

A DOG has been blamed for starting a fire at a Corringham home - prompting a warning from firefighters. The incident happened at a property...

Chafford wildlife park highlighted as a location where animal cruelty takes place

A NATURE park in Thurrock has been identified by police as a focal point in investigations against animal cruelty. Essex Police's rural engagement officers are...

Thurrock mayor and leader share tribute following the death of Luke Mackenzie, Mayor of Basildon

THURROCK Council Mayor, Cllr Sue Little, and Leader, Cllr Andrew Jefferies, have paid tribute to Mayor of Basildon, Luke Mackenzie, who has tragically passed...

Grays man set to be in court over drink driving charge

THREE men will appear in court charged with driving offences following additional patrols designed to try and keep our communities safe. As part of Operation...

Corringham: Man to appear in court charged with taking car without owner’s consent

A MAN will appear in court charged with driving a car which had been taken without the owner’s consent. Tommy O’Riordan, 22, of Seabrooke Rise,...

M25: Full weekend closure due to demolition work

More details about the M25 closure LAST weekend we closed the A3 for a full weekend and demolished two bridges. Our next weekend closure will be...

Gateway Academy host fundraiser to remember Kayla

AFTER the tragic and sudden death of Kayla Ere, The Gateway Academy organised a fundraising campaign for the charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the...

Fears poorest families will be hit hard by school transport charges

FAMILIES set to be charged to for transport for special educational needs children could be hit hard, councillors fear reports the Local Democracy Reporter/ Cash-strapped...

Over £2 million worth of assets frozen in February by Economic Crime Unit

TWO million pounds worth of assets have been frozen, and 15 arrests have been made as part of a month long intensification period in...

M25 strike chaos on as Balfour Beatty told to share massive profits

AROUND 150 M25 maintenance workers employed by Balfour Beatty have voted for strike action over pay, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said today (Wednesday). The...

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