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Somersaulting motorhome thief’s getaway foiled

A MAN who stole a motorhome and crashed after leading police on a chase through the streets of Aveley has pleaded guilty to theft...

Police search for Grays man wanted on recall to prison

ESSEX Police want to speak to Jake Pittaway in connection with a recall to prison. The 28 year-old, who also goes by the name Jake...

Newspaper editor and former councillor set to stand in Grays by-election

A FORMER councillor is looking to make a comeback and reclaim a seat on Thurrock Council so he can once again “put residents first.”...

Don’t let criminals take advantage during busy harvest, say rural policing officers

WHILE farmers are gearing up for the busy harvest period, criminals will also be looking to take advantage, warns Essex Police’s Rural Engagement Team. Global-positioning...

Trackside greyhound deaths highest in years as UK Govt urged to ‘get real’

MORE greyhounds were euthanised at race tracks last year than in any of the previous four years, prompting leading animal welfare organisations to urge...

Europe’s largest quay cranes arrive at DP World Southampton

DP World has welcomed two of Europe's largest quay cranes to Southampton in its latest investment to ensure this major container terminal can meet...

Basildon fly-tipper ordered to pay more than £870 after court conviction

A BASILDON resident has been ordered to pay £872 after admitting responsibility for illegally dumping waste in the borough. On 19 April 2022, a Basildon...

Government pays £600 million in supported childcare costs through Tax-Free Childcare

MORE families than ever are using Tax-Free Childcare to save on their childcare bills as the government funded almost £600 million in Tax-Free Childcare...

Police want to speak to man with links to Tilbury

POLICE want to speak to Stephen Dowman, 52, in connection with a recall to prison.  He is described as around 5ft 7ins tall, of medium...

Illegal e‑scooters and vehicles seized in Thurrock roads policing operation

DRIVERS using uninsured vehicles and illegal privately-owned e‑scooters have been removed from Essex’s roads as part of a targeted enforcement operation. Officers from our Roads...

Thurrock Council approve plans for extension in Chafford Hundred

COUNCILLORS have approved plans to extend a three-bedroom family home in Chafford Hundred – but warned a separate application would be required if the...

James McMurdock MP congratulates BOSP on exceptional Ofsted achievement

JAMES McMurdock MP, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has congratulated BOSP on achieving an "Exceptional" judgement across all categories following...

Thurrock councillors to consider proposals to extend care home leases

THURROCK COUNCIL could hand a private operator new 15-year leases to continue running two of its care homes reports the Local Democracy Reporter. Cabinet members...

Police want to speak to John Connors over recall to prison

POLICE want to speak to John Connors, 31, in connection with a recall to prison.  He is described as around 5ft 7ins tall and of...

Police search for man missing from Tilbury

ESSEX Police is working hard to find Stuart Flitt who’s missing from home in Tilbury. The 41-year-old, pictured, is 6ft tall and was last known...

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