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Essex civic leader honoured at Westminster for using art to transform lives.

AN Essex civic leader and charity founder from Thurrock has been honoured at the Palace of Westminster for his work using creativity to support...

Man who died in a collision in Aveley described as “one in a million”

A MAN who died in a collision in Aveley earlier this week has been described as “one in a million”. Essex Police is now in...

Small moves to make a difference in Chadwell community

RESIDENTS in Chadwell St Mary have a chance to bring their great ideas for improving the local community to life. The Chadwell in Action: Small...

Bellway submits plans for 116 new homes in Chadwell St Mary

BELLWAY has submitted detailed proposals for a new development of 116 new homes in Chadwell St Mary which will create affordable housing and new...

Fresh funding boost supports milestones for re-animating Coalhouse Fort project

THE Reanimating Coalhouse Fort project has taken a significant step forward due to an award of £10,000 from Historic England’s Capacity Building Grant Programme. This...

Grays hotel approved after social housing fears overcome 

A PLAN to convert three High Street units in Grays into a 26 bed hotel has been approved by Thurrock Council’s planning committee, after...

Grays man arrested by sharp-eyed roads policing officers sentenced after pleading guilty to car theft.

A MAN arrested by sharp-eyed roads policing officers has been sentenced after pleading guilty to car theft. The officers were on patrol in Thurrock when...

Chief Constable outlines force’s plans to continue driving down crime

WE ARE focussed on solving more crime and delivering the best possible service to our communities”. That’s from the Chief Constable as he outlines the...

Thurrock Court Players set to present The Unfriend

THE clock is ticking down towards curtain up - and reheasehals are well underway - as award-winning Thurrock Courts Players approach their next production...

Go ahead for 412 new homes on Corringham green belt

A DEVELOPER has been given the green light to build 412 homes on Green Belt land in Corringham, despite councillors raising concerns about drainage...

Plan for 49 homes in Horndon on the Hill rejected by councillors

PLANS to build up to 49 new homes in Horndon on the Hill have been refused by councillors, despite planning officers recommending approval. Stonebond Properties...

High street jeweller F.Hinds raises over £40,000 for local and national charities

F.HINDS, one of the UK’s longest-established family-owned jewellers, is celebrating an outstanding year of charitable giving, community support and business growth in 2025 –...

Self Assessment: Millions still to file with eight days to go

WITH just over a week until the Self Assessment deadline, 8.6 million people have already filed their return for the 2024 to 2025 tax...

Minister confirms Thurrock Council elections postponed (but Essex go ahead)

THE minister responsible for council elections has confirmed that almost half of the 63 English polls planned for May will now be postponed reports...

The Baytree free pre-loved Prom Pop-Up shop returns for 2026 following huge demand

THE Baytree Shopping Centre has announced the return of its much-loved Pre-Loved Prom Pop-Up Shop in 2026, following the overwhelming success of last year's...

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