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Appeal to find missing teenage boy from Grays

ESSEX Police is appealing for the public's help to find 16-year-old boy Gabriel Enahoro Nanayaw from Grays. Gabriel hasn't been heard from since 10 January...

Thurrock Labour leader reacts with anger at sale of Tory-run council’s solar investment

THE LEADER of Thurrock Labour has responded to the news that Thurrock Council's share of the investment tin a solar farm company has been...

Toucan solar energy sale to recover some of Thurrock Council’s investment

THE financial crisis facing scandal-hit Thurrock Council will be partially mitigated next week when a vast portfolio of solar energy farms is sold for...

Essex Police: Misconduct outcome: Officer dismissed

AN Essex Police officer who provided a positive result in a random drugs test has been dismissed after he was found to have breached...

Massive support soars for campaign to save pre-school facing 120 per cent rent rise

PARENTS, staff and residents are backing a borough pre-school after Thurrock Council announced it plans to double its rent. The cash-strapped council delivered the shocking...

Sophie set to take on challenge of London Marathon

ST Luke's Hospice will be beneficiary of a runner in the London Marathon on Sunday, on 21 April by Grays Athletic sports therapist Sophie...

MP’s pet abduction bill set to be given government support

THE government is expected to back making stealing cats and dogs a specific criminal offence in England, Wales and Northern Ireland reports the BBC. A...

Octopus Energy: Bills will fall in April, says boss

THE boss of Octopus Energy says bills will fall this April as providers have already paid for the gas. Speaking to the BBC at the...

Corringham man jailed for operating illegal waste site

MARK James, of Fobbing Road, Corringham ran an illegal waste site at an industrial estate at Chadwell St Mary near Tilbury between 9 December...

UK Power Networks: Watch out for wires when you DIY

WATCH out for wires when you DIY is the message from the UK’s biggest electrical distributor as Essex homeowners focus on New Year plans...

Police issue appeal after large disturbance in Corringham

OFFICERS investigating a large disturbance in Corringham on New Year’s Day are appealing for information and witnesses. We were called to Corringham Social Club, in...

Aveley councillor praised for his work at Indian celebration in Thurrock

A BOROUGH councillor has been thanked for his contribution and support for the Indian community in Thurrock – and in turn has expressed gratitude...

New official portrait of King Charles III released for public authorities

THE Cabinet Office has released a new official portrait of His Majesty The King that will soon hang in public buildings the length and...

Courageous Macie from Thurrock is a star says cancer charity

THURROCK youngster Macie Cuthbert had a memorable 11th birthday, having a biopsy on what turned out to be a rare form of cancer. It’s so...

Fire at industrial unit at West Horndon

FIREFIGHTERS from Brentwood, Basildon and Rayleigh were called to an incident on Little Warley Hall Lane, West Hordon on Tuesday afternoon.  When crews arrived, they...

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