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Taxi licensing toughened up to protect passengers across England

NEW measures will safeguard passengers and crack down on unfit taxi and private hire vehicle drivers, with tighter checks introduced across Local Authorities.

Police investigate attempted abduction of schoolgirl in Grays

ESSEX Police is investigating an incident which took place in Long Lane, Grays, at 7.15am this morning, Wednesday 26 April.

Ward by Ward: Little Thurrock Rectory: Can Kelly be the Tory hero?

THIS is one of those seats that you think Labour might one day take but you then wonder if it is an optical illusion.

Amazon celebrates World Art Day

AMAZON'S fulfilment centre in Tilbury celebrated World Art Day by hosting an arts and crafts event for employees' children.

HMRC prepares to send 1.5 million tax credits renewal packs

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 tax year to customers between 2 May and 15 June 2023.

Honesty, openness, fairness, respect, and hard work are the main tenets of Thurrock Labour Group’s election promises

HONESTY, openness, fairness, respect, and hard work are the main tenets of Thurrock Labour Group’s election promises. The party said it will ensure the council...

Thurrock local elections to be set against a backdrop of financial turmoil

THIS year’s local elections for Thurrock on May 4 are set against a backdrop of financial turmoil, which is set to last for decades reports the Local Democracy Reporter.

Double digital success as hospital teams shortlisted for national health awards

TWO hospital teams, including one which has introduced a new system which makes it easier for patients to request and receive their medical records, have reached the final of a prestigious national awards.

Torque Events awarded Bronze Covenant Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)

Torque Events awarded Bronze Covenant Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)

New Essex Police initiative for National Stalking Awareness Week

ESSEX Police are supporting partners and the Suzy Lamplugh Trust to highlight this year’s National Stalking Awareness Week, which runs from the 24-28 April.

Man charged after aggravated burglary in Chadwell St Mary

A MAN is due to appear in court after being charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into an aggravated burglary in Grays. 

Thurrock Council give update on brown bin collections

BROWN bins are being collected across the borough next week from Monday 24 April. We will be collecting all brown bins whether you are week 1 or week 2.

Police take swift action to recover stolen vehicle

POLICE Officers investigating the theft of a van from outside a home in Tilbury recovered the stolen vehicle within two hours of receiving the...

Firefighters rescue 35-year-old horse from Langdon Hills

ESSEX Firefighters helped a 35-year-old horse get back on his feet today after he fell in a barn in Langdon Hills. Specially trained firefighters from Chelmsford...

MP Stephen Metcalfe presses minister on subject of zombie knives in House of Commons

STEPHEN Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, raised constituents’ concerns over knife crime in the House of Commons by urging the Minister for Policing to restrict, or ban, the sale of machetes and zombie knifes.

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