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Woman banned from shops in Grays and issued with Criminal Behaviour Order

A WOMAN has been banned from shops in Grays for two years as part of a criminal behaviour order.

Port of Tilbury hosts celebration to mark Windrush75 and everyone’s invited!

ON the 22 June 1948, the Port of Tilbury welcomed 500 people from the Caribbean, who travelled for 30 days from Jamaica aboard the SS Empire Windrush, to begin a new life in Great Britain. 75 years later, on 22 June 2023, the Port will mark this anniversary by hosting a day of celebrations at the London Cruise Terminal where they first arrived.

New Fully funded training available for careers in health and social care

FULLY-funded training to those looking for an exciting and fulfilling career. From working with those who have learning disabilities and providing essential mental health support, through to supported community living opportunities. 

Over 40% of major new road schemes across England impact irreplaceable ancient woods and veteran trees

PLANNED changes to the Government’s transport policy don’t go nearly far enough, with new road schemes causing huge damage to both ancient woodland and veteran and ancient trees, claims the Woodland Trust.

Station Manager issues message to horse owners following animal rescue in Grays

ESSEX Firefighters have rescued a horse during a complex animal rescue incident.  Crews were called to an area near Churchill Road, Grays, this morning after...

Work of Orsett Freemasons and the William Glasgow Trust

STRONG communities are crucial because they are often an important source of social connection and a sense of belonging. Participating in a community bonded together by attitudes, values and goals is an essential ingredient to enjoying a fulfilling life.

Essex Police: Keeping you safe on the water this summer

ESSEX has the second-longest coastline in England which, coupled with bright summer sunshine, makes it extremely attractive to visitors.

Health: A free day for people with learning disabilities

HEALTH: A free day for people with learning disabilities. Full details below.

Charity warns that an estimated four in five people who have the more advanced form of fatty liver disease in the East of England...

IT is estimated that four in five people in the East of England who have NASH, the more advanced form of fatty liver disease, have not been diagnosed.1

Former Essex Police officer from Grays sentenced for harassing a woman

A former Essex Police officer has been sentenced for harassing a woman. Ben Burnell harassed a woman between August and September last year. He sent her...

The Insider’s Guide to Essex: where the well-known faces go

ESSEX is well-known for its 350-mile coastline, visitor attractions and celebrity haunts, but where do the famous faces of Essex really go? Visit Essex...

Police appeal to find woman missing from Grays

Update: We are pleased to confirm that 70-year-old Pamela Thomas from Grays has now been found.  ESSEX Police are appealing for the public's help to...

Community Connect event in West Thurrock

EVERY Friday at 10-12 from St Clements hall there is the Community Connect event In conjunction with The West Thurrock and South Stifford Forum.

Award for volunteers in dementia support scheme

THREE volunteers who work in South Essex on a scheme, pioneered in Thurrock, to develop new services for people with young-onset dementia have won a national award.

School ban for Grays teacher addicted to indecent images

A TEACHER "addicted" to accessing indecent images of children has been banned from the classroom for life.

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