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Police commissioner to answer questions at public meeting on crime in Thurrock

RESIDENTS and businesses from across Thurrock have been invited to find out more about crime and community safety in the district at a public...

Firefighters extinguish fire at glass recycling centre

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a glass recycling centre at Tilbury Freeport on Tuesday night at 11.47pm.  Crews from Grays (two), Rayleigh and Orsett attended.  On...

Fire service make appeal over poor parking blocking access

ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) is urging motorists to take extra care when parking their vehicles, so they do not prevent fire...

Twenty six charges secured after burglaries and thefts across Thurrock

OFFICERS investigating multiple reports of burglaries and thefts in Romford and South Ockendon have secured 26 charges for offences against 16 victims. We were made...

Thurrock Labour leader slams Tories over council tax rise 

Thurrock Labour response to the Provisional Local Government Settlement. Cllr John Kent said: "This year's provisional Local Government Finance Settlement is another huge blow to...

Three Essex councils named among ‘worst’ for planning and development

THE Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove has ‘named and shamed’ three Essex authorities for being among the seven...

UK inflation slows more than expected to 3.9% amid drop in price of petrol, bread and cakes

THE annual inflation rate, measured by the consumer prices index, fell to 3.9% from 4.6% in October, the lowest since 2021, the Office for...

This Christmas consider the supply chain behind recreational “party” drugs

THIS festive season, agencies that work with children and young people are asking recreational drug takers to stop and think about the supply chain...

RSPCA urges XL Bully owners to get prepared for the ban as time is running out

THE RSPCA is reminding XL Bully dog owners of key dates which will affect their beloved pets as we rapidly approach the end of...

Thurrock residents set for another big council tax hike

RESIDENTS in Thurrock look certain to face another big hike in council tax next year after Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove rubber-stamped an eight...

Hassenbrook Academy partnership with charity nets £1,000

ORTU Hassenbrook Academy has renewed its partnership with social action charity First Give (www.firstgive.co.uk) following a successful first year of running their flagship programme...

Firefighters tackle fire at industrial building in Purfleet

ESSEX Firefighters were called to a fire in an industrial building in Purfleet this afternoon (Monday).  On arrival, crews reported an industrial building which uses material...

Foster carers to receive more money next year as government announces allowance increase 

FOSTER carers in England will receive more money to cover the cost of looking after children and young people after the government announced an...

Essex Chief Constable: This isn’t Grand Theft Auto – this is controlled, effective armed policing”

ESSEX Police chief constable Ben-Julian Harrington has cast a light on the force’s highly trained firearms officers, saying: “This is not Grand Theft Auto...

Two new additions make Essex and Herts air ambulance fleet of rapid response vehicles totally hybrid

IN a further step in its commitment to make the very best choices for the environment and reduce its carbon impact, Essex & Herts Air...

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