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SADIQ Khan has said the Home Counties should create their own schemes to help people cope with the expanded ultra low emission zone (Ulez) reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

CLIMATE change is seeing a species of migratory butterfly stay in the UK over the winter instead of returning to Europe and Africa, experts say reports the BBC.

A DISPERSAL order is in place in Grays following concerns about anti-social behaviour in the area.

CAST details have yet to be announced for the show which will be produced by Polka Dot Pantomimes but you can see full details of the shows and book tickets via this link.

TRAIN operator c2c, which operates routes through Thurrock, has announced it is stepping up patrols to try and catch fare-dodgers.

UK homewares retailer Wilko has warned that it is on the brink of collapse because of mounting cost pressures reports the BBC.

INTEREST rates will stay higher for longer, the Bank of England has said for the first time, in an effort to battle soaring price rises reports the BBC.

HOBBYCRAFT, the UK’s largest arts and crafts retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of its store in Thurrock on Tuesday 12th September, based at Lakeside Retail Park. To celebrate this new store, Hobbycraft is also hosting a grand opening event on Saturday 16th September at 9.00am, with product offers and exciting activities, including free goody bags for the first 100 customers and live crafting demonstrations throughout the day.

THE team from Amazon's fulfilment centre in Tilbury has made a £1,000 donation to an Essex scout group.

JUST a few years ago, Conservative-run Thurrock Council was boasting of "game changing" improvements to Grays Riverside, which included an activity centre, an updated Grays Beach Riverside Park with new attractions and outside entertainment space. 

GET ready for a shopping extravaganza as Lakeside Shopping Centre welcomes the highly anticipated arrival of not one, but three new retailers in one week - set to elevate the shopping experience for visitors. 

A BEREAVED Mum has become the latest person to sign the Essex Vision Zero pledge – showing her support for eradicating death and injury on the county’s roads.

THE number of people missing payments on essential household bills like energy, phone and water is as high as it was over the winter, according to consumer group Which?.

DP World, a leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions, has welcomed five new customers at its latest facility at London Gateway in the first 100 days of operation, following surging demand for warehousing space near the capital.

YOUNG people from BAME communities in Thurrock are being inspired to get involved in the media with the launch of a new club.