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Police seek cyclist as they continue to investigate hit and run in Grays

POLICE officers are keen to identify a cyclist who travelled along Old Dock Approach Road, Grays shortly after a collision which left two runners...

Are you the best Heating Installer in Thurrock?

ENTRIES are now open for the regional heats of the Heating Installer Awards 2024, as the competition returns for its ninth year to once...

Puppy imports and theft law ‘rescued’ by MPs in Private Members’ Bill ballot

THE RSPCA has welcomed news that legislation to tackle pet theft, crackdown on puppy, kitten and ferret smuggling, as well as the import of...

Essex Police couple commended for brave fire rescue

A BRAVE Essex Police couple who saved their elderly neighbours and seven pets from their burning home have been commended by Essex Chief Constable...

Quince Tree Day Nursery revive the magic of Elmer The Patchwork Elephant

THE children and teachers at Quince Tree Day Nursery in South Ockendon have started a project to encourage reading and listening to more stories....

c2c ticket office worker’s dismissal was ‘reasonable’, says judge

A TICKET office worker who "lashed out" at a teenager had an unfair dismissal claim thrown out. The employee, named only as Mr O Johnson,...

New wood to be planted in Essex to counter environmental impact of Lower Thames Crossing project

A NEW community woodland in Brentwood is being established to compensate for the environmental impacts of the Lower Thames Crossing project with the planting...

Thameside Theatre needs a fairer deal claims councillor

THAMESIDE Theatre is being hamstrung by council rules which are preventing it becoming financially viable, a councillor has claimed reports the Local Democracy Reporting...

Average two-year mortgage rate falls below 6%

MORTGAGE rates on a typical two-year fixed deal have fallen below 6% for the first time since mid-June, according to Moneyfacts reports the BBC. The...

Hassenbrook Academy hosts “Together at Christmas” community service

IN support of The Princess of Wales returning to Westminster Abbey to host a special Christmas carol service on Friday 8th December, twelve community...

NHS releases latest mental health medicines statistics

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has released its latest Medicines Used in Mental Health (England) report, now including new data from July to September...

Dramatic 69 per cent decrease in unauthorised traveller encampments in Essex revealed

A DRAMATIC 69 per cent decrease in the number of unauthorised traveller encampments (UE) in Essex over the last five years was revealed at...

Charles Hammond to step down as CEO of Forth Ports – Stuart Wallace announced as his successor

FORTH Ports' Group Chief Executive, Charles Hammond OBE, has decided to step down from his role leading the UK's third largest ports group at...

Residents set to review 20-year plan for Thurrock homes and jobs

RESIDENTS are being asked to give their views on proposals for how Thurrock homes, jobs and industry will develop over the next 20 years...

Tilbury docks ship fire started by scrap metal

A LARGE fire broke out on a ship at the docks after 5,000 tonnes of scrap metal started burning.  Crews were called to the vessel in...

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