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Hundreds discover career opportunities at Apprenticeship and Jobs Fair

HUNDREDS of people of all ages attended a careers fair to explore job, apprenticeship, and training opportunities. The free event, held on Tuesday 10 February,...

Extension approved for Grays property despite HMO concerns

THURROCK councillors have approved an extension to a family home despite concerns the layout appears more suited to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)...

Thurrock fundraisers urged to make waves as swimathon turns 40

WATER-LOVERS across Essex are being urged to dive into Swimathon 2026, as it celebrates four decades of swimming success. The sponsored event – now the...

Government announce plans to ban vaping from playgrounds, schools and hospitals

CHILDREN and medically vulnerable people will be better protected under plans to ban smoking from playgrounds, schools and hospitals. The government has today (13 February...

Divisional police force in Thurrock has new senior officer and commander.

THE divisional police force in Thurrock has another new senior officer and commander. Newly-promoted Chief Inspector Danny Barnes will take on the role of District...

Basildon, Billericay and Thurrock: Thief jailed after handing himself in to officers

A MAN who handed himself in to police because he knew he was wanted has been jailed for 59 weeks for a series of...

Thurrock’s housing innovations recognised nationally

THE council has scored a double victory at the national Housing Innovations Awards last weeHE Thurrock won in the category of Most Innovative Approach...

Basildon Council approves balanced 2026/27 Budget and freezes Council Tax

BASILDON Council has approved a balanced Budget for 2026/27 at Full Council on 12 February 2026, setting out ambitious plans to deliver regeneration, new...

Missing woman may be in Thurrock

ESSEX Police is working hard to find Meggan Martin who’s missing from Basildon. The 31-year-old was last seen in the town on Sunday 8...

Tilbury: Officer reminds dangerous dog owners of their responsibilities after court case

THE officer who investigated an XL Bully attack in East Tilbury has reminded dog owners of the potential for harmful consequences when dangerous dogs...

Big screen family fun lands at Vue Thurrock this February half term

WITH a fantastic roster of brand-new blockbusters and familiar favourites, there's plenty for the whole family to enjoy at Vue this half term.Follow Will,...

Detective dogs keeping illicit products off our high streets

THURROCK Trading Standards is now working to detect illegal vapes at our border points, with the help of tobacco detection dogs Dora and Grace. Trading...

Residents invited to have their say on play equipment plans for Grays Beach Riverside Park

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to have their say on plans to renew and improve play equipment at Grays Beach Riverside Park. Grays Beach Riverside Park...

Inquest opens into death of two men in Aveley

TWO men died following a head-on crash after a car veered onto the wrong side of an Essex road, an inquest has heard. Christopher...

Two thirds of people in East of England back law change to stop ‘predatory marriage’ inheritance abuse

PUBLICsupport for reform of inheritance law has surged demanding better protection for vulnerable people making Wills with deep concern about predatory marriages, a poll...

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